Can pollution reduce the value of a property?
Buyers looking for property in congested areas are becoming increasingly concerned about pollution and in the future, homes for sale may have to display traffic light style warnings informing [...]
How to save energy if you work from home
AVOIDING the daily commute and slashing fuel costs are just some of the many energy-saving benefits to be enjoyed by people working from home. But there are plenty of other ways in which people [...]
Consumers urged to shop around if they want a better deal for electricity and heating
Millions of people have been going ‘energy shopping’ to save themselves money for their gas and electricity. Switching hit a six-year high last year as more households shopped around for a better [...]
Here’s why renewable heating sources are an alternative to non-mains gas households
Arranging delivery, uncertainty over long-term price rises and lack of energy efficiency are some of the problems faced by homes which aren’t connected to the mains gas grid. Around four million [...]
Top five energy saving tips for spring
Now that spring has officially sprung, we’ve decided to put together some of our top energy-saving tips for longer days and (hopefully) better weather. Switch off the tumble dryer Take [...]
Save money with an energy efficient wood burning stove
WOOD burners are becoming an increasingly popular choice among environmentally conscious homeowners who want to save money on heating bills – although anyone wishing to install one should be [...]
Solar battery storage is a ‘game changer’ for home energy
SOLAR battery storage could be a ‘game changer’ for energy consumers. The Solar Trade Association is calling on the Government to look at opportunities for better energy storage if the UK is to [...]
7 tell-tale signs you may be living in a ‘sick house’
HUMIDITY, mould and hot or cold spots are all signs that a home is not as healthy as it should be. People should be made more aware about the dangers of living in a property without adequate [...]
Why the renewable ‘home of the future’ is becoming a reality in 2016
THINK high-tech homes are the stuff of science fiction? Then you’d better think again. Houses that are completely self-sufficient and run only on renewable sources of energy are becoming more [...]