What is Renewable Energy?

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy stands in contrast to fossil fuels, which are being used far more quickly than they are being replenished. Although most renewable energy […]

Green Home Grant Scheme

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Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements, with the poorest getting up to £10,000. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to set out a £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation as part of a wider £3bn plan to cut emissions. Available measures The […]

What is loft & cavity wall insulation?

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What is insulation? & Why do I need it? Why do I need insulation in my home? Insulation is like adding thermal underwear to your home. It keeps the heat inside your home & prevents heat from escaping. Having a well-insulated home could save you hundreds of pounds per year.   Loft Insulation How is […]

Saving you money on your energy bills

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It’s that time of year again, January feels like there’s 100 days in the month & you’ve got £5 left in your bank account. Well, here are some cheap ways to get saving you money on your energy bills and keep your pennies in the bank this January. Energy Performance Check (EPC) Energy performance checks […]

Renewable Energy Systems

The environmental advantages of switching to renewable energy systems are unmistakable. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stresses the importance of being able to produce energy without creating harmful greenhouse gas emissions or air pollution. On an individual level, using many of the renewable energy sources will reduce your carbon footprint because alternative sources such as […]

Options for off gas properties

If you live in an ‘off gas’ property, your options for heating used to be somewhat limited: electric night storage heaters, oil radiators or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) heaters. However, with the advent of new technology there is now another option, which is efficient and environmentally friendly – and this is the air source heat […]

Solar panels and batteries: the future of home power

Solar panels are getting more effective, and even in the UK they can help to lower your energy bills and your carbon footprint. But what is the end game? What is the future of solar power? Well, America may have the answer. Elon Musk’s Tesla, the company behind the iconic electric sports cars, has now […]

Does renewable energy improve your home’s value?

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Your home is an investment, and the time may come when you are ready to sell up and move to a new place. If you want to get the most from the sale and make a good profit on your premises, consider making some energy-efficient renovations. An eco-friendly home is likely to sell for more, […]