We all know that saving energy makes sense - saving money, saving the planet, etc. we also know that there are loads of tips out there. My job now is to get all those tips - and a few of my own - in one place. Do you want to help? Whether the tips [...]

I don’t think so….plenty of oil left but it is not always where the users want it….. Higher prices  - I guess so but let’s hope that demand growth is restricted and maybe demand will even fall.  As they say necessity is the mother of invention so the higher the oil prices the more likely [...]

That’s right, the sun can heat and cool your home and reduce its energy use. More importantly, the energy from the sun can make your home comfortable year round.
There are two types of solar design systems -passive and active.
Homes constructed as passive solar design use the natural movement of heat and air to maintain comfortable [...]

Ground source heat pumps (GSHP) transfer heat from the ground into a building to provide space heating and, in some cases, pre-heating domestic hot water. For every unit of electricity used to pump the heat, 3-4 units of heat are produced. As well as ground source heat pumps, air source and water source heat pumps [...]

Here in he UK lots of people either burn wood or have the potential to burn wood to heat their homes. As oil and gas prices rise I expect the demand for wood to increase and if the laws of economics apply then the price will start to rise. This will be a great shame. [...]

 
Simple changes to your home can save you energy and money. Thinking of a major extension to your home, or a new build? You need this ebook! Save money - save energy - improve the quality of your house, your garden and your life! It’s simple if you know how. Get the latest advice, facts [...]

With a little effort we can reduce our energy use at home. Energy efficient light bulbs, a degree lower on the heating, switching off the odd stand-by appliance will all help. But will this save energy? Why not I hear you cry! Well what will you do with the money you save? A drive to [...]