Wondering if your home is ready for a heat pump? Find out what to check, what to improve, and how to plan upgrades that really

When we think about insulation, most of us picture cold draughts and heating bills. But with summer temperatures on the rise – and heatwaves now a regular feature – it’s worth remembering that insulation also plays a vital role in keeping your home cool

You’re doing your heat pump research. You’ve seen the offers. You know heat pumps are a big part of the UK’s low carbon future – and you’re thinking seriously about making the switch. That’s exactly the kind of thinking we support. But here’s

Looking for a low-carbon, energy-efficient way to heat your home? A heat pump could be the answer! But with different types available, how do you know which one is best for your home? Let’s break down the main types of heat pumps, how they work, and what

Ever feel like no matter how much you crank up the heating, your home just doesn’t stay warm? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows that one in five households in the UK is living in a poorly insulated home – letting heat (and

with so many insulation materials out there, how do you choose the right one for your home? Let's take a quick look at the various types of insulation materials, explore their pros and cons, and help you make an informed

We work in collaboration with all local government authorities as well as community projects in Oxfordshire. Here, you’ll find some of the bodies we work hand in hand with to help achieve energy efficiency and sustainability across the region. Stay

We’re proud to share that Cosy Homes Oxfordshire has featured in The Sunday Times article titled "The Ultimate Guide To Insulation." This highlighted our commitment to making homes in Oxfordshire more energy-efficient, comfortable, and affordable to

New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures and

New research reveals retrofit could boost the sale value of your home by an average of £10,000, and the added value could be even higher for individual properties - depending on the measures and

With energy bills rising, we’re going to look at whether getting a solar PV array could save you money, or even make you money, while also generating clean and green electricity for your

Not sure if your home has space for a heat pump? The good news is that most do. From small outdoor units to larger garden systems, we explain what space you’ll need indoors and outdoors, and how to decide which type of heat pump could work for your

If you’re thinking about installing a heat pump, one of the most common questions is: how much noise will it make?It’s a fair concern – especially if you’re planning long-term improvements and want your home to stay peaceful, indoors and

Thinking about a heat pump but not sure whether to go ahead now or hold off? We explain how insulation, grants, and planning affect the decision – and how our independent advice can help you work out the best timing for your

“Cosy Homes Oxfordshire allowed me to receive a £5,000 VAT refund from my home retrofit work that I hadn’t expected to ever see again – thank you so much!” said Trish Lunel, one of our early clients. Rules on value-added tax (VAT) – the

Anne and Richard are active members of Abingdon Carbon Cutters, a low carbon community group with a strong interest in retrofitting, which became a Community Advocate Group for Cosy Homes Oxfordshire in 2020. The couple decided to use the services of Cosy

Our homes have a huge role to play in the climate emergency. To address the climate crisis and meet our carbon reduction targets in the UK, we need to retrofit millions of homes, reducing the amount of wasted energy which is causing excess carbon emissions.

When we talk about home retrofit and our Cosy Homes Oxfordshire service, we often use the term ‘energy efficiency’. But what is energy efficiency, why is it important, and how does it relate to our homes? That’s what we’ll cover in this post. Defining

Improving older homes so they are warmer, healthier, and cheaper to run is one of the most practical ways we can reduce our carbon footprint. In this story, we follow Andy Pedley in Kidlington as he shares how Cosy Homes Oxfordshire helped him plan and

Heat pumps are growing in popularity as an efficient and low-carbon way to heat (and sometimes cool) our homes. If you’re replacing a gas or oil boiler, they can be a smart, future-proof choice. But what’s it like to live with one? We’ve worked with