he Green Deal, a government scheme designed to help homeowners pay for energy efficient improvements in their homes, hasn’t had the sign up numbers expected since its launch at the beginning of 2013. With only 12 homeowners actually making repayments through the finance package on offer from the government and their respective partner companies, is there a future in the life of this energy saving programme?
What is The Green Deal plan; is it right for me & my home?
At the start of 2013 the government’s long awaited energy saving scheme, The Green Deal, finally launched into action. The scheme aims to make energy cheaper and homes warmer with no huge upfront charges for families unable to pay.
Is a wind turbine right for my home?
This blog explores the options available to homes considering installing a wind turbine to generate energy. It looks into the function of turbines and offers advice on the compatibility of wind power for your home.
Using Tech Products For Home Energy Efficiency
Efforts to keep our world clear and sustainable are moving more and more into our homes, as more individuals and companies alike become concerned with the global endeavor. What this means is that rather than waiting around for solar panels to become more mainstream, or debating for years on end whether or not to purchase a hybrid vehicle, we can now affect positive change in the environment (and keep our bills a bit lower!) by implementing a few simple changes at home. Here are a few words on 4 popular products in 2013, and how they can help you to conserve energy in your home.
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Choosing a Green Deal Provider, what should I know?
Green Deal Providers are the professionals who help to coordinate The Green Deal Plan, a scheme that aims to improve the efficiency and eco-friendly nature of British homes. There are certain things you need to know about the service you should expect from your Green Deal Provider and this blog aims to guide you through each phases of finding the provider for you.
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What free energy saving home improvements are you eligible for?
Winter is creeping up fast and soon the heating will be cranked up and your bills will crank up with it. You may be unaware of the free energy-saving home improvements available to certain homes throughout the UK. The government has put into place new initiatives to ensure that everyone can heat their home during the winter. Read on to find out if you are eligible for some of the improvements available.
An In-depth Guide to Solar Energy
You may think that the British weather isn’t the best for having solar panels installed; but we do get enough sunlight for you to start saving a lot of money from these renewable energy sources. An average of £645 could be saved per year with feed-in tariff payments and savings from your energy bills, if a 3.5kWp solar PV system was installed on a south facing roof.
Top Tips for Greener Living
News of green energy and information about how to become more environmentally friendly is constantly whirring around cyberspace and it’s understandable to wonder, ‘maybe I can be green too?’ but knowing where to start would be a massive help. It’s all well and good to think going green is the way forward but in order for you to maintain this more new way of life, some advice may be in order.
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Energy savings in the kitchen
The kitchen is the hub of the household. What with preparing and cooking meals, and often eating them too, as well as washing up and popping the kettle on for a cup of tea, it’s where most of the action is, and where a large proportion of household energy goes. Here are a few ways to cut down on energy use in the kitchen without compromising on a cosy, good-looking room, or tasty meals.
NIA and EST advise householders to insulate ready for Winter
The National Insulation Association (NIA) and Energy Saving Trust (EST) are urging older people and those in fuel poverty to act now and insulate their properties.
The NIA and EST advise that keeping a home warm is vital to certain groups in society especially the old. Research by Age UK states that this winter as many as 25,000 older people in the UK could die needlessly because of the cold. That’s around 200 preventable deaths a day*. Home Insulation is an essential measure in creating a warm and more comfortable home in the winter.
Pre-paid Electricity and Gas Meters – more expensive or economical?
It is commonly known that a pre-paid electricity meter is the most expensive way to buy electricity. Yet, depending on which site you believe, between three and six million people receive their electricity through a pre-paid meter.
Is Your Plumbing Cost Effective?
We all know how important it is to keep on top of our finances, especially in a day and age where every penny counts. Tightening the pursestrings is something we all do during our daily life, making sure that we aren’t whittling away money that can be better spent elsewhere. While frivolous purchases will always be enjoyed (whether we feel good about it or not), wasting money is never a good thing and it’s amazing where money can be lost if we’re not careful.
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Have You Thought About Building a Passive House?
Thinking about building your own home? Wanting it to be energy-efficient? Then why not look into the option of building a home that has maximum energy efficiency – achieving a Passivhaus status? The name Passivhaus is derived from a German standard for buildings that are built to be incredibly energy efficient. The house has an inside climate that is comfortable for all inhabitants, but one that isn’t obtained using cooling or heating systems.
Beat the Recession – Grow Your Own Fruit & Veg
In a recession there is no end to the ways people will find to save money. One of the most popular in recent times is one of the oldest – growing your own fruit and vegetables.
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