
Tim Pullen
Tim is an expert in sustainable building methods and energy efficiency in residential homes and writes on the subject for magazines and national newspapers. He is the author of The Sustainable Building Bible, Simply Sustainable Homes and Anaerobic Digestion - Making Biogas - Making Energy: The Earthscan Expert Guide.
His interest in renewable energy and sustainability was first inspired by visits to the Royal Festival Hall heat pump and the Edmonton heat-from-waste projects. In 1979
this initial burst of enthusiasm lead to him trying (and failing) to build a biogas digester to convert pig manure into fuel, at a Kent oast-house, his first conversion project.
Moving in 2002 to a small-holding in South Wales, providing as it did access to a wider range of natural resources, fanned his enthusiasm for sustainability. He went on to install renewable technology at the property, including biomass boiler and wind turbine.
He formally ran energy efficiency consultancy WeatherWorks and was a speaker and expert at the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows across the country.
Latest articles by Tim Pullen

Spray Foam Insulation Guide
By Tim Pullen last updated
In the right setting, and installed by the right professional, spray foam insulation can be a good choice

Heating Controls Explained
By Tim Pullen published
The technology for heating controls in our homes is advancing rapidly, says energy efficiency expert Tim Pullen. Discover what options are available and how they will impact your bills

A Guide to Off-Mains Heating
By Tim Pullen published
If you’re not on gas, choosing a new heating system is complicated. Tim Pullen analyses the costs, paybacks and how the different options stack up

Off Mains Drainage Solutions
By Tim Pullen published
Many rural plots and houses in need of work are located away from the main sewers. Luckily, there are several off-mains drainage options to choose from

Hot Water Storage: The Options
By Tim Pullen published
In line with most other things in heating, the options for storing hot water are huge. Tim Pullen explains the choices, and how to find the right one for you

What is Limecrete?
By Tim Pullen published
Limecrete floors may well be the right option for an old building, but before you go ahead there’s a few things you need to know, says sustainable building expert Tim Pullen

Can You Run a House on Solar Power?
By Tim Pullen published
Is it possible to run a house entirely on solar power? Energy expert Tim Pullen visits three new homes which are trailblazing their way to low energy bills

Wind Turbines Guide
By Tim Pullen published
Domestic wind turbines have suffered some bad publicity in recent years. But with the right conditions – and the right size turbine – they may still be a useful way to generate your own green energy, says Tim Pullen

Choosing a New Boiler: A Homeowner's Guide
By Tim Pullen published
Why investing a little bit more time and effort in researching your new heating system (boiler and controls) can pay off enormously
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