Using ground source heat pumps can be a great way to save energy costs in your home. They are virtually maintenance free and are long lasting. They do come with a hefty up-front cost, but they will provide a warmer home in winter and cooler in summer for decades to come. Geothermal HVAC systems exchange […]
Category Archives: Renewable Energy
UK Solar Panel Sales Soar Due to Energy Crisis & Installation Costs Down by 60% from 10 Years Ago
Along with the ongoing energy crisis in the UK, there are a number of reasons why solar panel sales have been growing. These reasons include the government’s focus on tackling the cost-of-living crisis, as well as the lower cost of small-scale solar PV systems and their installation. Increasing number of solar panel sales Ten years […]
Swansea Estate Leads the Way to Cut Bills by Generating Energy
A residential estate in Swansea, Wales has households feeling much better about increasing energy bills. One resident has reduced electricity bills by about 50% as the estate has installed solar panels on the roof and batteries in the flats. The project is lauded as very successful with residents saying they feel “much calmer” with much […]
What Can I Do to Improve the Energy Efficiency of My Home and EPC Rating in 2023?
There are many inexpensive and easy methods to increase the energy efficiency. This includes installing high-performance glass and solar panels, as well as installing solar panels or ground source heat pump and insulating solid walls. If you’re interested in learning more about the energy saving options that are available, read the information below. Energy Efficient […]
Energy Groups Campaign UK Government to Tackle Soaring Energy Cost this Winter – Estimate £14bn Shortfall in Universal Credit
The End Fuel Poverty Coaltion believes that even with the Energy Price Guarantee that the gost of gas has increased by 153% – 165% since the winter of 2021 and the government is about £14bn to support those households in need for this winter. One group, ‘Warm this Winter’ calls for an immediate suspension of […]
Which Renewable Heating is Better? | Air Source (ASHP) Vs Ground Source (GSHP) Heat Pumps
To lower their carbon footprints, many people are seeking solutions to heating systems that use alternative sources of energy. Electric heat pumps draw energy energy from the ground or air to cool or warm the interior of your home. Eliminating or simply reducing fossil fuel based heating and energy can save money, and also helps […]
What Percentage of UK Energy is Renewable in 2022? Is Net Zero Achievable by 2050?
The UK target of net zero by 2050, a target set in 2021, well before the current energy crisis has impacted the entire country. The most significant element of acheiving this goal will naturally be a transition to an electricity system that 100% zero-carbon generation most likely from renewable sources and production. The UK already […]
Better than Fracking – Bristol and Bath Science Park Will Generate £5M For West Country Thanks to New Hydrogen Plant Securing £2.5M Funding
Metro Mayor Dan Norris has recently voted in favour of a £2.5M cash injection into a new hydrogen plant near Bristol. Quoted as saying “This is the right direction of travel facing up to the future rather than going back to the past with fracking.” Mr Norris continued, “Hydrogen is clean, it’s powerful and there […]
Will the UK Gas Boiler Ban Come into Effect in 2025 or 2035? Let’s Debunk the Myths
To reduce the use of gas in order to meet the proposed emissions standards, the UK government has announced the end of gas boilers. This has led to the emergence of controversy and confusion. It was the UK has announced, in the month of April 20, 2021, new climate change-related commitments, which are designed to put the […]