How to Buy at an Auction
In this article we explain the tactics of the auction room as well as what to do if you’re successful
Building in a Flood Zone
A home in a flood zone needs to be designed differently. Here we tell you how
Where to Live Whilst Self-building
Many self-builders live for months or even years in a mobile home. But is this necessary?
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Green advice
Sealed Unit Double Glazing: Kind To Your Wallet, Kind To Your Planet Content Supplied by Zenith
Hardly a day goes by without the news reporting stories of either energy companies raising prices or an environmental disaster devastating peoples’ lives.
Unmissable Energy Saving Tips from the Appliance Specialists - Content Supplied by Appliances Online
With energy bills rising, it’s important to keep track of every penny and every pound.
Tips To Reduce Your Energy Bills - Content Brought to You by Rahul Mistry
Making sure that your home is energy efficient, and environmentally friendly, is something that needs to be on every homeowner’s to-do list. Not only because of the economic difficulties that the world is seeing now but also because is Christmas right around the corner!
Save energy and money with EDF Energy - call free on 0800 051 1905††
At EDF Energy's goal is to help customers reduce their carbon footprint by using nature's resources to generate their own economical low carbon renewable energy. That's why EDF Energy has put together a range of home energy generation solutions including Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar systems.
Heat your home with an Air Source Heat Pump, you’ll find the sums could really add up!
Choose eco-friendly renewable energy to heat your home and water and you could receive a discount of up to £3,000† from EDF Energy. You could also receive a ‘Renewable Heat Premium Payment’ government incentive of £850†† for an Air Source Heat Pump and/or £300†† for a Solar Thermal Water Heating system.
New FIT Rates
An update on the new FIT Rates from Editor-In-Chief Michael Holmes following the recent government announcement
Thinkinsulation's Guide to Saving Energy and Reducing Fuel Bills
To celebrate Energy Saving Trust’s fifteenth Energy Saving Week, energy saving advice website, thinkinsulation.com has compiled a Guide to Energy Saving which is rich with information to help and support those looking to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes, and realise savings on their fuel bills.
Making Money from Renewables: A User's Guide
A raft of Government schemes are beginning to make people consider how much money their home could – literally – generate using renewable energy. Tim Pullen provides a guide to assessing which route, and technology, is best for you
Air-Source Heat Pumps
It sounds too good to be true — using the air outside to heat your home and water? Tim Pullen goes behind the hype to offer an expert insight
Off Mains: The Costs
Should a plot being off the mains put you off? Not necessarily, says Mark Brinkley — but you need to work out the associated costs first
Recycling Used Water
With the Building Regs ever more strict on water usage, Tim Pullen explains how greywater recycling means we can still enjoy long showers and deep baths
Invaluable solar log system comes to UK - Advertisement Feature
The first solar log system for British homeowners with a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel system will be made available this week.
Save money and energy with EDF Energy - call free on 0800 051 1905*
With rising costs of living and climate change on everyone’s mind, finding ways to save money and generate your own energy in the home is becoming a strong solution for many.
Letting Old Homes Breathe
Modern airtightness standards can get in the way of letting older homes breathe. Peter Glover looks at the solutions
Using eco-friendly heating and ventilation systems – Advertisement Feature by EcoVent (RenewableEnergy) Ltd
This advertisement feature from EcoVent explains the different aspects of eco friendly heating.
The technical ability to provide eco-friendly heating and also fresh, clean and filtered air and at the same time recover heat is a huge ecological and environmental benefit.
Green Deal: Is it the Real Deal?
The Green Deal – due to be rolled out in autumn 2012 – will see loans offered to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their houses. We asked Gregory Barker, the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, just how it will work
How to Buy Solar Panels
With so many firms now on the solar panel bandwagon, how do you know which is right for you? Tim Pullen explains
Solar PV: From Specification to Installation
When a Solar PV system is being installed there are only three goals: outstanding system performance, aesthetic appeal and a watertight finish. As everyone’s property is unique, the only way to achieve these goals is by understanding the obstacles at the very start of the process. Richard Swords explains
How to Buy a Heat Pump
You might have a fairly good idea of what a heat pump is and its benefits — but do you know how to specify one? Tim Pullen clarifies what can be a complex issue
Building Regulations: Part L Changes Explained
The Building Regulations affecting energy loss have changed and, as Tim Pullen explains, they're going to have a big impact
Green Roofs: A Top Idea?
Perhaps the best looking aspect of an eco house, Tim Pullen explores the different types of green roof and the costs and implications involved
The End of the Cavity Wall?
With the latest Part L changes the strictest to date, Mark Brinkley examines what it takes to get a masonry cavity wall up to standard and looks at the impact on other systems
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI): What's the Deal?
The Government has announced the details of its Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which aims to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and is the first scheme of its kind in the world. Tim Pullen explains how the RHI will work whilst Samuel Joy looks at the recent announcement.
Solar Panels: The Next Generation
PVT – a technology that yields electricity and hot water from one solar panel – is making news in the renewables world. Tim Pullen investigates
Heat Pumps: Are they right for you? Part 1
Getting ‘free’ energy from the ground in the form of heat pumps seems like the perfect solution to all your heating needs — but does this technology apply to everything? Mark Brinkley investigates.
Heat Pumps: Are they right for you? Part 2
To help you decide if heat pumps are right for you, Mark Brinkley takes a look at the important financial implications of using a heat pump, from the initial set-up costs to the issue of payback.
Heat Pumps: Analysis Part 1
Following on from our introduction to heat pumps, Tim Pullen takes a closer look and asks ‘Do they really work?’
Heat Pumps: An Introduction
A heat pump is a device that moves heat from one place to another. It can be used to make things either hot or cold and it is the technology built into all the world’s refrigerators and air conditioning systems. Heat pumps are all the rage amongst the eco set - but does this innovative technology offer an answer to all self-builders?
PassivHaus Pioneer
Jason Orme catches up with Wolfgang Feist, the German pioneer of the Passivhaus standard.
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