Heating History in the making – Historic England
Historic England have been testing air source and ground source heat pumps on their listed properties for a little while. We included their results in an earlier blog about the effectiveness of heat pumps in older buildings, which is one of the largest concerns we hear from potential customers. England’s national heritage body has announced new […]
Various Councils announce new grants
This week there is good news for residents and business owners regarding Council & Government support to make a world a greener place. North Northamptonshire Council is offering support to businesses to increase their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, and separately, to help with decarbonisation and green research & development initiatives. Grants from £5,000 – […]
A New Government’s Solar Pledge
In good news for the environment, and our ECO customers, Ed Miliband, the newly appointed energy & net zero secretary, has announced the government’s commitment to deliver a “rooftop revolution”, which includes tripling the amount of solar-generated power generated in the UK by 2030. From what we can see, it looks like this pledge will be […]
Heat Pumps in Wales, not if, but when
Wales, with its proud history of coal mining, and stunning rural locations, is more reliant on fossil fuels for heating than most developed countries. In fact, approx 75% of of energy generated each year is from oil & gas. The Government is committed to improving the health of residents and reducing the environmental impact of residential, […]
Cheaper rates for Heat Pump customers
What’s better than saving energy bills and having a warmer house, all the time, thanks to Eco4 funding? How about a cheaper electricity tariff, just because you have an air source heat pump? Following in the footsteps of OVO, Octopus are now offering a Cosy Octopus tariff. Octopus customers might already be benefiting from discounted off-peak […]
When Pigs Fly!
A lot of potential customers we speak to have heard bad press about one or another of the measures Eco4 provides. One such gentlemen said to me once “I’ll get solar panels when pigs fly!” Well, pigs might still be land bound, but scientists have recently observed an equally implausible phenomenon: hippos can fly! Up to 15% of […]
We don’t need any more oil or gas
In a world first, a peer-reviewed paper has been published in a scientific journal has confirmed no further oil or gas projects are required to power or heat the world. The world has turned a critical point, with renewables – solar, wind, hydro, etc, finally having advanced enough in efficiency and market reach, to make […]
Another day, another good news story for heat pumps
Widespread mis-information across the UK about air source heat pumps only working in hot countries, or, if they do work in the UK, it’s only in new builds, is now regularly being dispelled by studies from a variety of sources. One such study has come from an independent research & technology organisation, the Energy Systems […]
Insulation, more than a winter perk
Good insulation keeps your house warmer in cooler months, by reducing heat loss by up to 33%. Did you know loft and wall insulation can keep your home cooler in summer as well? The barrier created by insulation prevents heat gain, as well as heat loss, moderating the temperature inside your home. The first step of any ECO4 […]
ECO4 supports those who need it the most
ECO4 is not (just) about supporting people who are on certain benefits. For this 4th iteration of ECO, the government has targeted funding to low income households, and people with health conditions adversely impacted by the cold. Low income households often live in properties that are less energy efficient, both in rentals and when the house […]