As the conversation about climate change grows louder, more contraversional and even more complicated, we’ve needed to get acquainted with the terms used to explain what it means. With buzzwords such as net zero, carbon neutral and so on gaining traction into our language and we’re being educated and more equipped to be aware of the […]
Financial Support For Green Products to Improve Energy Efficiency – Can Britain’s Houses Achieve a Minimum EPC Rating of C?
In an effort to improve the UK’s energy efficiency, the Government recently posted a press release announcing a new fund to boost the choice of affordable green finance products for homeowners, including encouragement for lenders to innovate the green finance market so Britons can lower energy costs and reduce carbon emmissions. Research documents report that […]
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 […]
What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) & How do You Get the Grant?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) commenced by the UK Government on 1st April 2022 in an effort to assist homes in England and Wales to make the switch to more energy efficient and low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps and biomass boilers. Discover more about the scheme, the details, eligibility and requirements are […]
3 Hour blackouts and Midnight Washing – Could Energy Rationing Be a Reality This Winter?
Is Britain’s energy heading back to the 1970s? For the first time in decades Britons may face energy rationing. Skyhigh energy costs and limited gas supplies have sunk the UK into an energy crisis as Prime Minister Liz Truss has not directly ruled out the possibility of blackouts in the next few months. UK businesses […]
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 […]