As energy costs continue to rise and the emphasis on working towards creating a greener, more carbon neutral way of life increases you’ll no doubt have heard a wide array of terms relating to renewability, sustainability and energy efficiency. When it comes to the way in which we heat, or potentially cool, our houses, those…
Introduced in 2007, Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) are a measure of the energy efficiency of a building, with ratings scaled between A (very efficient) – G (inefficient). Domestic, privately leased buildings that require an EPC are also subject to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Although mandatory by law for the construction, sale or leasing of…
Energy consumers in the UK should be aware of price changes set to take effect in April 2023. Several energy suppliers, including British Gas, EDF Energy, and ScottishPower, have announced increases in their standard variable tariffs. These price changes are largely driven by rising wholesale energy costs and the need to invest in renewable energy…
Statistics say that global energy consumption will grow by 1.3% in 2023, amidst a stagnating economy and raised energy prices. Alongside this consumption, 2023 is expected to produce a number of energy trends, from continuing growth in the renewable energy industry to the further use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Here we discuss each…
The UK government has introduced updated building regulations for new homes in England that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. These regulations, which took effect in 2022, mandate that new homes meet higher energy efficiency standards and reduce carbon emissions by at least 31% compared to previous regulations. This marks the first step towards the…
When you run a business, a high energy bill can be very worrying. According to the FSB, since February 2021, gas costs for small businesses have increased by 424%, whilst electricity has gone up by 349%. Office buildings are filled with computers, printers, scanners, lights, heating, and even kettles and microwaves – all this electricity…
Businesses and homeowners are becoming increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, and are continuously looking for ways to conserve energy usage, reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in domestic and commercial buildings. Whether you’re a developer building a new housing estate, a homeowner wanting to extend or a landlord seeking to improve the energy…
If you’re a developer working on a construction of new build homes of any size, air tightness testing is an essential requirement to comply with Part L of Building Regulations. Air tightness testing or air permeability testing as it’s also known, determines how efficient the homes in your development project will be. Discover all you…
Working from home has become the norm for a lot of people across the UK, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent statistics show that in April 2020, 46.6% of people that were employed in the UK did at least some work at home. With the UK in another lockdown at the beginning of 2021, lots…
In recent years we have seen a huge increase in the use of renewable energy sources in all areas of the UK. From homeowners to businesses, people are becoming more conscious of their impact on the planet and how they can reduce waste and carbon emissions. Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has meant that…
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