Staying warmer this winter
There’s no getting around it, we live in a cold climate and keeping your home warm costs a great deal of money. The department of energy predicts that prices for natural gas and electricity will again rise later this year. We can all turn the dial on the thermostat down or wear thicker clothing indoors […]
Avoid paying more
Autumn is beginning to make itself known, and so the challenge to not put the heating on for as long as possible has begun. However, it’s also the time of year when a large number of energy tariffs are due to end, which could mean many people are automatically switched onto more expensive options, just […]
Huge savings to be had
Reducing carbon means cutting down on your use of basic resources such as gas, electricity and water. Doing this will save you money, and you’ll be making your home more efficient and healthy place to live in. Sound interesting? 1) The most cost-effective method is to prevent your home from performing like a leaky sieve […]
It’s official, warm homes are worth a lot more.
Research has revealed that the majority of property buyers in 2017 are willing to pay more for a low carbon footprint home. According to the findings 70% of prospective buyers this year want to purchase the most environmentally friendly house they can. The hardest hitting statistic is that 80% said they were willing to pay […]
Are you spending too much?
Our fuel bills seem to be rising month on month with the promise of more to come this winter. Is this you? Households spend an average of £1800 on heating bills each year which can be up to 45% more than necessary due to the lack of energy saving measures being implemented in the home. […]
Don’t throw your money away
The value of property in the UK is increasing every day and one of the ways to maximise this increase is to ensure your property is energy efficient. It’s a fact that an energy efficient house is worth thousands more than a home with little or no efficiency. Times are very hard for families on […]
Claim numbers increasing
Energy companies up and down the country are reporting increased levels of claims as homeowners get the message. With gas and electricity prices rising at alarming rates it’s little wonder the home owning public are keen to act. Reducing our carbon footprint The Government and energy providers have obligations to reduce our carbon footprint nationwide; […]
Here we go again!!
Shock news that British Gas will hike electricity charges next month is part of a wider assault on the nation’s hard-pressed wallets. Britons are under sustained attack from the taxman, banks, insurers and holiday companies as rip-off Britain returns with a vengeance. But the good news is that with a little planning you could save […]
Have you checked your boiler?
Very few people know that free or heavily subsidised boilers are available to install if you meet a certain criteria. This scheme was set up to help those on lower incomes who have old inefficient boilers replace them free of charge. The Government and Energy suppliers alike want all households to have clean efficient central […]
You need to get it right
Many of the large energy suppliers in the UK recently commissioned a survey to be taken of households and how important they saw insulation within their house. Of those surveyed 68% said they have insulation in their homes and are aware of its importance. The remaining 32% either weren’t sure whether they had insulation or […]