Solar Tiles and Shingles – How Similar They Are
Solar tiles, also known as photovoltaic tiles, are modern solar panels that are designed to appear like traditional roofing materials, including slate or asphalt shingle, while producing electricity from the sun’s rays. They are an incredibly cost-effective way to add photovoltaic solar energy to your home. Solar shingles have been a kind of solar power…
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5 Ways To Power Your Home With Renewable Energy
One of the proven ways to save money on electricity is the use of renewable energy. Unless you have some money to throw around on bills, it is the best option. However, the major challenge over the years for most people out there has always been how to make use of this method. This post…
What the End of 2015 Floods Taught Us About Energy Efficiency in the UK
Floods became a huge problem for UK residents in 2015. The floods put lives and properties at risk, and brought life to a halt in some cases. People could not do a thing. While there are several reasons for the floods, one of the biggest is climate change. Climate change has led to an increase…
How to lower your energy bills with improved insulation
Extract: How much can the average semi-detached home save by installing solid wall, cavity wall and loft insulation? High energy tariffs are resulting in an increasing number of UK households living in fuel poverty, but there are ways that residents can significant reduce their energy bills. Investing in improved insulation or a better…
Loft and cavity wall insulation grants available under national scheme
Extract: Loft and cavity wall insulation grants are available under the Keep Warm initiative, but residents are being urged to act fast to benefit. UK residents are being reminded that they can access grants for loft and cavity wall insulation under a national energy efficiency scheme. The Keep Warm initiative allows people to…
Letting agency warns landlords about Green Deal targets
Extract: Will there be enough Green Deal resources to meet the demand of landlords over the next few years? Landlords renting out properties in the UK have been warned about the feasibility of Green Deal insulation targets, ahead of new energy efficiency rules coming into force. Letting agency GFW Lettings has called on…
Spring and summer energy saving
March is finally here, and with it comes the promise of better weather and warmer temperatures. For many of us, it also brings spring cleaning, which needn’t be confined to the household objects. A sort out of our attitudes and habits towards energy consumption could help save quite a bit of money this spring. Here…
Home-warming measures available for vulnerable West Norfolk residents
Extract: Vulnerable community members in West Norfolk can benefit from energy-efficient home improvements under the Health Through Warmth scheme. West Norfolk residents are being urged to take advantage of a local initiative that has been designed to help keep their homes warm and their energy bills low throughout the winter months. Local publication…