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The message isn't new, but it has more urgency. The Prime Minister met the Big Six energy suppliers and they agreed to write to 4 million households inviting them to Check, Switch and Insulate to Save.
posted by Gordon Glass on 18 October 2011
tags: insulation , energy suppliers ,
UK Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) make solar photovoltaic (PV) panels an attractive investment for homeowners who have savings. The soon to be introduced Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will also provide better returns for solar water heating (SWH). But there are some points to consider before chasing quotes:
posted by Gordon Glass on 30 June 2011
tags: solar ,
Is grant support for home insulation soon to be replaced by loans? The government's latest proposals certainly imply this.
posted by Gordon Glass on 13 April 2011
tags: green deal ,
Cavity wall insulation creates a breathable barrier which reduces the speed that heat moves through walls. Usually insulation is a great help as you want to keep heat in your home during winter. However, fitting cavity wall insulation can be problematic or even ill-advised in certain cases. If your property is vulnerable to damp, it is not suitable.
posted by Gordon Glass on 03 March 2011
tags: insulation ,
When sizzling hot weather is forecast, how can you store that early morning cool? Try these tips:
posted by Gordon Glass on 12 January 2011
tags: at home ,
At a time of rising energy prices on-line comparison can help you save money.
posted by Gordon Glass on 11 January 2011
tags: energy suppliers ,
Imagine discovering an energy source so versatile that it could power 90% of modern transportation, help in the production of 95% of industrial goods, provide a three fold increase in agricultural crop yields and supply our government (alongside gas) with 30% of its corporation tax receipts.
posted by Gordon Glass on 21 October 2010
tags: local resilience ,
The short answer is... plenty! About 70% of global freshwater is used in agriculture - this provides us with our food energy. Hydropower provides some 20% of global electricity.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 July 2010
tags: food and water ,
When you get an approved renewable energy system installed you can now benefit from a Feed-in Tariff (FIT). Your electricity supplier will pay one tariff for the electricity you generate and one for any electricity you export to the grid. For a standard household Solar PV system they'll pay 41.3p per kWh generated and at least 3p per kWh exported.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 April 2010
tags: solar , renewable energy ,
UK households are throwing away 8.3m tonnes of food a year, most of which is perfectly edible. A typical family with kids bins £680 worth. Equally unsettling is the environmental cost - the wasted water and energy in growing and transporting uneaten food and the methane it produces in landfill. So, how can we do better?
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2010
tags: food and water ,
Most car drivers could be travelling a lot further on a tank of fuel. No new car is required - just a change to smarter driving. Try these tips:
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 April 2009
tags: transport ,
Not all information you read about energy saving light bulbs is accurate. The following Q & A should help put you in command of the facts.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2009
tags: at home ,
If you have little or no insulation in your home, up to 40p in every £1 of heat you pay for could be escaping before you feel warm. Hold this thought.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2009
tags: insulation ,
If you are getting poor returns on your investments, why not try energy saving?
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2009
tags: at home ,
If you can’t afford to adequately heat your home you are technically living in ‘fuel poverty’. This could make you more vulnerable to cold-related illnesses like asthma, influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia. If are an older person, it could also put you at greater risk of heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory conditions.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 September 2008
tags: fuel poverty ,
The cost of household gas is almost twice what it was in 1999. Energy Saving Trust says the average household could still save around £300 a year on its energy bills. Are you missing a trick?
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 July 2008
tags: energy efficiency ,
The scientific evidence is clear. Human CO2 emissions are accelerating climate change. We all need to reduce the emissions for which we are personally responsible by burning less fuel.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2008
tags: climate change ,
100% grant funded loft and cavity wall insulation is currently available to residents aged 70 years and above. This offer is made irrespective of your income and savings and whether or not you are in receipt of benefits.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2008
tags: insulation ,
This article takes a look at a range of different insulation materials which are available to the DIY enthusiast or self-build house builder.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 December 2007
tags: insulation ,
Web based Carbon Calculators can help us move from agreement on climate change to action. To use one, simply enter details of your energy use. The calculator will then translate this into estimated carbon dioxide emissions.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 October 2007
tags: on-line tools ,
It is not unusual for the earth’s average temperature to rise or fall over tens of thousands of years. However, climate scientists consider it ‘very likely’ that global warming is now being accelerated by the high volumes of man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 April 2007
tags: climate change ,
Climate change has climbed the agenda. Buildings are now being rated for energy efficiency and CO2 emissions. Some new homes are appearing with renewable energy systems built in.
posted by Gordon Glass on 01 January 2007
tags: solar ,
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