Choosing a Home Automation System
In the first article in this series, I explored why you might want to introduce some automation into your home. Now I am going to focus on choosing a foundation...
Upgrading to a heat pump, without breaking the bank
We need a new way to pay for our new heating systems There’s huge variation in the cost of getting a heat pump. A few lucky homes can “plug in”...
Unleashing Carbon Savings: The Untapped Potential of Renewable Heating in Rural Homes
Switching rural homes from oil heating to renewable systems like wood pellet boilers delivers significantly greater carbon savings than upgrading townhouses on the gas network. Increasing grant support for rural...
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Renewable Energy?
This article is aimed at you if you have recently taken the leap into the world of home renewable energy kits and are keen to get the most from your...
Are Octopuses Slowing Consumer Adoption of Heat Pumps?
In the meetings and conversations I have with heat pump engineers, installation companies and others around the UK, a theme is emerging: people who are unable to get an Octopus...
Symbiotic Cities and Self-Regulating Bodies in the Future of Home Heating
From ancient fires to Victorian coal furnaces and fossil fuel boilers, humanity’s quest for warmth has deeply impacted our planet, driving climate change and environmental decline. Today, bio-integrated architecture and...
Energy in Motion: Understanding Heat Pumps through Dance
Heat pumps efficiently warm buildings by transferring energy, not simply raising temperature, debunking common misconceptions about their effectiveness. With proper design, these systems deliver optimal heating using minimal electricity, making...
What is Wrong with our Heat Pump Installation?
Heat pumps are touted as a sustainable solution for home heating, but transitioning from traditional boiler systems can introduce significant challenges. In our case, the switch to a heat pump...
Get Ripped, Not Ripped Off: Win a Copy of Bodge Buster
As the UK sees a surge in the adoption of heat pumps as a sustainable heating solution, the concern over subpar installations has equally risen, leaving homeowners in search of...
Which Is More Efficient: ASHP or Solar Diverter? A Comparative Calculator
Wondering if a heat pump or solar diverter immersion heater is more cost-effective for heating your water? Use our free, easy-to-use calculator to compare electricity consumption and find the most...
