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Category Archives: Green Lifestyle
This month sees the start of the UK’s first ever Community Energy Fortnight. Running from the 24th August to the 8th September, the campaign aims to get people inspired about community energy through a programme of talks and tours around … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle
Tagged Events, Renewable energy
You may have noticed that we’ve been a bit quiet here on the blog, and that’s because I’ve been away on holiday in Iceland. This in itself isn’t that relevant to Be Energy Smart until you realise that Iceland may … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle
Tagged Green roofs, Iceland, Renewable energy
Energy provider British Gas are conducting a range of smart meter trials in homes across the UK in a bid to save themselves, and us, some dosh. Homes in Sunderland and Newcastle fitted with the new meters are being offered … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle
Tagged British Gas, Energy bills, Smart meters
1) The Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation Grant It’s a bit of a mouthful, but this grant is a new scheme brought out by the government to install free cavity wall and loft insulation for anyone receiving certain benefits. You … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy Company Obligation, Free insulation, Summer
A new study has found that improving your home’s energy efficiency rating can add as much as 14% to its selling price later down the line, with some homes increasing in value by as much as £40,000. If your house’s … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Solutions, Green Lifestyle
Tagged Energy efficiency, EPC, Home improvements, Property values
A bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to catch up on useful things you’ve been meaning to do. Here’s how you can use the time to shave money off your energy bills. – See if you qualify for the … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle
Tagged Energy saving, Green Deal, HHCRO
As a nation, we can be really great and really lousy energy savers, mostly totally by accident. Here’s why… The Goodies 1. Back in your day you and all your siblings shared the same bathwater. 2. You take extreme pride … Continue reading
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Tagged Bit of a laugh, Energy saving
We’ve pulled together the best toys that teach your kids about the importance of saving energy and generating it renewably – some even harness your little one’s boundless energy! Most of them are still concepts, but we reckon it’s not … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy saving toys, Green Christmas, Green gadgets
A new report commissioned by charity Global Action Plan entitled ‘Watts in the Kitchen’ reveals that UK homeowners could have collectively saved millions of pounds on their energy bills if they had chosen to buy the most energy efficient appliances … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy efficiency labelling, Energy efficient appliances
Today the government released its latest energy statistics and trends, and we felt that it was a good time to reflect on the past year. What was the good and the bad energy news in 2012? Good Energy Trends: While … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle
Tagged DECC, Energy bills, Energy policy, Energy price rises, Energy saving, Market trends, Renewable energy
