Monthly Archives: June 2013

Is your Domestic Solar Panel Installation actually a little Electricity Power Plant earning income from the Feed-in-Tariff?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Charles

This could be a really important question. For those of us with lofty ambitions, we could think of our solar domestic PV installation as a little power plant. You might start to think that if you’re effectively a little business … Continue reading →

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8 Free Ways to Save Energy this Summer

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Charlotte

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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Energy saving home improvements could increase your home’s value by as much as 14%

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Charlotte

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 →

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There’s still time to take advantage of Pre-July Solar PV FIT rates

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Charlotte

With the arrival of Summer in the UK (finally) you may be looking at all that sunshine and wondering whether a Solar PV installation would be right for your home. You can find out by filling out our Home Energy … Continue reading →

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Slow uptake on the Green Deal

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Charles

By the end of April a relatively impressive 18,000 Green Deal assessments had been carried out. It had been a slow start to the Green Deal, with a few delays and a number of high profile swipes at the concept, … Continue reading →

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