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Sell your energy back to the grid with a smart solar home
A cutback on the use of non-renewable fossil fuels is an important step in tackling the climate emergency, and one actionable way to do this is through the use of renewable energy. Smart solar homes increase UK renewable energy use and can reduce the amount
The role of the Retrofit Coordinator
Interested in retrofitting your home and wondering what the role of a Retrofit Coordinator involves? Spending days filled with home assessment visits, tailored consultations, energy audits, and site visits, Retrofit Coordinators take a hands-on approach to
How to make your period property more energy efficient
The UK has some of the oldest domestic building stock in Europe, with nearly 38% of homes dating from before 1946 according to this report by researchers at the BRE. In 2019, alongside a pledge to become net-zero by 2050, the UK government announced a £10
New Year, new heating system?
Do you know your biomass boilers from your solar thermal panels? Air source heat pumps from ground source heat pumps? These renewable energy heating systems provide a greener, cleaner alternative to traditional home heating systems which typically use natural
5 ways to keep your home cosy this winter
Nights are getting longer; the air is getting crisper as temperatures continue to drop. These sure signs can only mean one thing – ‘Tis the season to be cosy! As we draw closer and closer to Christmas and to the height of winter, more and more
Making Cosy Homes – how our Whole House Plan service works
Taking on any refurbishment or renovation project, however big or small, can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. At Cosy Homes Oxfordshire we’ve devised a Whole House Plan service to take the stress out of planning your home retrofit and
One Planet Oxfordshire – an action plan for a sustainable future
On the back of recent global declarations and growing awareness around the climate emergency, it is becoming more and more apparent that saving the planet is now everybody’s responsibility.
Green mortgages: everything you need to know
With record-breaking protests and global declarations of a climate emergency, it has become critical that we do all we can to adapt to climate change and reduce our carbon footprint, including that of our
5 simple ways to lower your environmental impact at home
In the wake of the global climate emergency strikes, most of us are (or should be!) taking stock of our own personal impact on our environment.