What is insulation and how can it cut energy bills?

What is insulation and how can it cut energy bills? Energy bills are set to rise by 54% for many in the UK this April – and households in properties without proper insulation could be the worst hit, spending up to £246 a year more on their gas bills, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence […]

UK must move faster to insulate homes

UK must move faster to insulate homes – climate chief   The UK must do more to insulate the country’s draughty homes, warns Britain’s climate change chief. Chris Stark, head of the UK’s Climate Change Committee, told the BBC he rates government policy on insulation as “very poor”. Insulation, together with renewable power, is the […]

Council to spend £43,000 per house to upgrade energy efficiency

Council to spend £43,000 per house to upgrade energy efficiency on Netherfield estate in Milton Keynes It will cut residents’ gas and electricity bills by 50% Just over 300 homes in Netherfield will benefit from some of the greenest efficiency upgrades available in the UK . MK Council is paying out £9.8m for the work, plus £3.4m […]

Energy Bills Rebate

Millions to receive £350 boost to help with rising energy costs Millions of households will receive £350 of government support to help protect them from rising energy costs, the Chancellor announced today. Millions of households will receive up to £350 to help with the cost of living following a rise in the energy price cap. […]

Green Home Grant Scheme

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Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements, with the poorest getting up to £10,000. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to set out a £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation as part of a wider £3bn plan to cut emissions. Available measures The […]

What is loft & cavity wall insulation?

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What is insulation? & Why do I need it? Why do I need insulation in my home? Insulation is like adding thermal underwear to your home. It keeps the heat inside your home & prevents heat from escaping. Having a well-insulated home could save you hundreds of pounds per year.   Loft Insulation How is […]

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)

Are you a private landlord? In April 2018, a law was rolled out to the private rented sector, which was called the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). This meant that private rented properties needed to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of a minimum of an E for newly rented properties and new tenancy […]

Saving you money on your energy bills

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It’s that time of year again, January feels like there’s 100 days in the month & you’ve got £5 left in your bank account. Well, here are some cheap ways to get saving you money on your energy bills and keep your pennies in the bank this January. Energy Performance Check (EPC) Energy performance checks […]

Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?

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Christmas is a time of year when lots of us feel the pressure to consume more – whether that’s food, goods or even energy. It’s a habit that’s as bad for the environment as it is for our wallets, so we’ve got a few ideas on how to reduce your environmental impact this festive season. […]