El Niño and what it means for the UK
Forecast centres all over the world have now declared that an El Niño, the single most powerful force within our climate system, has started in the Pacific. You may think that what happens in the...
View ArticleShould I invest in renewable heating or renewable electricity production?
The average energy bill in the UK is now about £1350, this is despite the fact that underlying oil prices have tanked – the energy companies don’t feel the need to pass on these savings to consumers....
View ArticleHow Does Solar PV Work
In this blog, I wanted to take a little look at how PV or photovoltaics are made and some of the things you should consider when buying them. We all know that combined with the feed in tariff, solar is...
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Thickness of solid wall insulation and U-values you can achieve
According to the planning portal if more than 25% of the solid wall is renovated with solid wall insulation the installation needs to adhere with building regulations. Building regulations stipulate...
View ArticleHow can I maximise my commercial EPC?
For some, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is merely a formality as part of selling or renting a property, but in some situations it can be quite valuable to show just how efficient your...
View ArticleHow does Green Deal finance work?
The Green Deal is the Governments flagship energy saving program here in the UK. It has now been running for a couple of years and despite being simple in principle – the energy savings produced from...
View ArticleMultipoint and single point hot water heaters
Although carrying a different name, these heaters are effectively boilers. The only difference is that boilers heat the central heating, and usually the hot water for your taps too, whilst the...
View ArticleImpact of orientation, pitch and shading on solar PV
I’m sure most people are aware that solar PV productivity is affected by a few key environmental factors. The most obvious one and the one that has the biggest impact is exposure to sunlight. Panels...
View ArticleEnergy efficiency and energy saving in Care Homes
Care homes tend to use a lot of energy – the temperature needs to be quite high, because older or ill residents tend to feel the cold more and need a bit more warmth in their environment than the...
View ArticleWater Saving for the Home
In the UK, water usage is not yet really something people take much notice of. Unlike electricity and gas, which seem to get lots of air time, water bills take a bit of a back seat! The reason for this...
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