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A survey of members of the Heat Pump Association (HPA) suggests that manufacturers have nearly doubled their orders for heat pumps in 2021, ready to meet growing consumer demand. “The near doubling of the heat pump market this year would be a substantial

The Energy Savings Trust recently conducted a survey with UK homeowners, finding that 96% of homeowners are concerned about energy efficiency in the

In March 2021 we’re hosting a Low Carbon Homes online event for Oxfordshire, focused on the key barrier for increasing the uptake of home retrofit – the supply chain. The event will run over three mornings, and sessions will include both speaker

Home retrofit and energy efficiency improvements can transform your cold, draughty house into an energy efficient, Cosy Home - here's

Heating water accounts for a significant portion of household energy consumption. Integrating solar thermal systems into your home can provide an efficient and sustainable solution, reducing both energy bills and carbon

In this series of retrofit measures blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve the comfort of your home.

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a UK government incentive scheme which offers homeowners payment for installing systems which generate renewable energy to heat the home – including heat pumps and biomass boilers. The Domestic Renewable Heat

The UK has one of the oldest stocks of housing in Europe, dating back to eras before energy efficiency in design was encouraged or enforced. This leads to millions of people living in houses which are costing us money, our health, and our planet. But, there

I news reports that complex paperwork and long delays mean householders are losing faith in the Green Homes Grant energy efficiency scheme, sharing the experience of one homeowner who was keen to use the scheme for loft

A team of researchers at Nottingham Trent University has concluded that people working from home in the UK can expect their energy bills to increase by up to £45 per month. Their research also demonstrates the gap between energy efficient homes and those

The National Register of Tradeswomen is a not-for-profit project set up to ensure that vulnerable householders who would feel safer working with tradeswomen are easily able to find them. “Women are scared to allow tradesmen into their home, not only out of

When improving energy efficiency, many homeowners focus on keeping heat in to reduce wasted energy. However, proper ventilation is equally important. Without controlled ventilation, poor air circulation can lead to problems such as condensation, damp, and