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Getting a better deal on your home energy supply has never been easier. This is because Ofgem, the energy regulator, has made important changes which are designed to make it easier to shop around and get a better energy deal. … Continue reading
Posted in Grants, Offers & Funding
Tagged Energy bills, Energy saving, Energy savings, Energy suppliers, Energy tariffs, ofgem, switching
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
Last week Ofgem confirmed that following July’s cuts to the Feed-In Tariff rates for Solar PV, the rates will remain at July-October levels for all installations fitted before the 1st January 2014. The rates are as follows for installations below … Continue reading
Posted in Grants, Offers & Funding
Tagged Feed-In Tariff, Solar PV
Last week the government announce a new scheme designed to target specific streets, selected by Local Authorities as ones that will benefit from Green Deal Improvements. The idea is that is it more effective to deliver energy saving measures, particularly … Continue reading
After some delay DECC this week confirmed that it’s planned domestic ‘Pay-As-You-Generate’ renewable heat scheme The Renewable Heat Incentive is ready to launch. Under the scheme, participants will be paid a set amount per kWh of heat generated using their … Continue reading
You may think we’re mad for even thinking about heating with the weather we’ve been having, but now is absolutely the best time to get your heating properly working and fully up to date before the colder months creep in. … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Solutions
Tagged Energy bills, Renewable Heat incentive Premium Payment
Much has been made by supporters of the Green Deal and the EPC (Energy Performance certificates) about the new study sponsored by the government into the effect of installing energy efficiency measures that increase a home’s EPC on the value … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Solutions
Tagged DECC, Energy assessment, Energy Performance certificates, EPC, GDAR, Green Deal, house prices, Property values
Last week DECC announced that £15 million worth of funding will be made available to support English rural communities in creating their own renewable energy plants. Known as the Rural Community Energy Fund, or RCEF for short, the fund will … Continue reading
Posted in Grants, Offers & Funding
Tagged Government funding schemes, Rural energy saving
