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.

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

Lighting accounts for approximately 15% of a typical UK home's electricity bill. Switching to energy-efficient lighting, such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), can significantly reduce this consumption, leading to lower energy bills and a reduced carbon

Solar panels are one of the most visible ways to make your home more sustainable – but they also deliver powerful results behind the scenes. By converting sunlight into electricity, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can help reduce your energy bills, cut

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.

Energy savings aside, new glazing can make your home feel instantly more comfortable. No more cold draughts, no more condensation streaming down the inside of your windows, and a noticeable reduction in outside noise. If you live near a busy road or under a

Draught-proofing is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency, reducing heat loss and cutting energy bills. By sealing gaps and preventing unwanted airflow, you can create a more comfortable and

Floors – particularly those on the ground level – are a major source of heat loss in many homes. Without insulation, warmth escapes, cold air seeps in, and your heating system works harder than it needs to. Proper floor insulation helps keep heat indoors,

Up to a quarter of your home’s heat can be lost through an uninsulated roof. Adding insulation to your loft or roof is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve comfort, cut heating bills, and reduce your carbon

Solid wall insulation is a key upgrade for many older properties – helping to cut energy bills, reduce heat loss, and make homes more comfortable to live in all year

Cavity wall insulation is a highly effective way to enhance your home's energy efficiency, leading to reduced energy bills and a more comfortable living environment. By filling the gap between your property's inner and outer walls with insulating material,

Keeping your home warm while lowering energy bills and reducing carbon emissions is a priority for many homeowners. Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) offer an efficient, low-carbon way to heat your home and provide hot water, making them an increasingly popular

Looking for a sustainable way to heat your home? A Ground Source Heat Pump might be the solution! They harness natural heat from the ground to keep your home warm and provide hot water, all while reducing carbon

A guide to insulating your home – cavity wall, floor, and loft insulation This autumn Cosy Homes Oxfordshire held a series of fortnightly online webinars exploring topics relating to home retrofit and energy efficiency. In this final webinar of the

A guide to using air source or ground source heat pumps as a low carbon home heating system This autumn Cosy Homes Oxfordshire is holding a series of fortnightly online webinars exploring topics relating to home retrofit and energy efficiency. In this third

This home transformation took place in an end-of-terrace cottage in the picturesque village of Hook Norton, located in the Cotswolds.

Owning a period property is a joy, but making it more energy efficient can feel like a challenge. Many homes in the UK, especially those built before 1946, aren’t built with modern energy-saving measures in mind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make