4 November 2024
Can we still install a new gas boiler? Yes. From 2025, new homes will need to find low carbon alternatives to the traditional gas boiler, such as an air source heat pump. But as things stand you can still replace old gas boilers with new. The government has said that it intends to start phasing out gas boilers in all homes from 2035, but although this means you won’t be able to install a new gas boiler…
23 July 2024
What is the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)? The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), formerly known as ECO+, is a government initiative aimed at improving home insulation efficiency in British households. Administered by Ofgem, this £1 billion scheme will run until March 2026 and is designed to help around 300,000 households reduce energy bills and improve energy efficiency by providing free or cheaper insulation How does it work? To qualify, households typically need an Energy…
23 July 2024
What is the ECO4 Scheme? The ECO4 Scheme, part of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) program, is a UK government initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty in low-income and vulnerable households. Running from 2022 to 2026, ECO4 focuses on a “whole house” approach, providing funding for comprehensive energy efficiency measures such as insulation, heating upgrades, and renewable energy installations.This scheme is designed to help homeowners and private renters make significant improvements…
15 July 2024
What are Smart Heating Controls? Your heating system comes with intelligent thermostatic controls. When connected wirelessly to the internet, you can manage it remotely using a tablet, smartphone, or other device. This increased control helps you reduce your heating costs.Do you have radiators and a boiler system installed in your home? If so, you may qualify for a Smart Heating Control Grant to replace your outdated heating controls. Please note that private residences are eligible…
15 July 2024
What is Room-in-Roof Insulation? More of the heat in your home is lost through the roof than any other single part of the building. In most homes, loft insulation helps trap heat and prevent it from being lost, but when your attic space is a room, traditional forms of loft insulation aren’t practical.Room-in-roof insulation (or ‘RIRI’) ensures that when you have a dormer or converted loft, you don’t have to compromise on warmth…
15 July 2024
What is Loft Insulation? Loft insulation is a layer of insulating fabric that sits within the joists of the attic above your ceiling. Of all the types of insulation you could install in your home, this is perhaps the first most people think of and one of the simplest to install. And with the help of a Government grant for loft insulation (which we can help you secure funding for), you could get…
15 July 2024
What is Internal Wall Insulation? Internal Wall Insulation, or IWI, creates warmer, more energy efficient homes by adding a layer of insulation to the internal walls. IWI can be added to buildings of any age, and it’s usually much cheaper to install than external wall insulation.And if you qualify for the Government’s ECO4 scheme, an internal wall insulation grant could cover the full cost of your installation. You’ll find out more…
4 July 2024
What is an air source heat pump? An air source heat pump (ASHP) is a way to heat your home and providing hot water without relying on fossil fuels. If your home currently uses an old heating system, you could save hundreds of pounds and more than a tonne of CO2 every year. With the help of a Government grant for air source heat pumps (which we can help you secure funding for),…
3 July 2024
What is Cavity Wall Insulation? It may not look like it, but bricks are porous. In wet weather, they’ll gradually soak up moisture. If your home had only a single skin of bricks, this water would eventually track through to your home and cause damp. The second skin with a cavity between them helps prevent damp transferring between the two.But that cavity presents a different problem because it allows heat to easily transfer from the…
30 May 2024
What is Solar PV? Solar PV, or Solar Photovoltaics, is a technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic cells. These cells are typically made of semiconductor materials, such as silicon, that absorb photons from sunlight and release electrons, creating an electric current. Solar PV systems can be installed on rooftops, ground-mounted, or integrated into building materials to generate renewable energy for homes, businesses, and other applications. They provide a clean, sustainable energy source,…
