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- What is R-Value, U-Value and how do they relate to insulation? Wed, 3 May 17, 10:09amHow the R-value of a buildings insulation or home is calculated and the factors that effect the final R value, and how to use it.
- What is convection and how it effects your heating costs Sun, 16 Apr 17, 11:24pmConvection directly effects the cost of keeping your house warm in winter. This article explains what convention is and some practical tips on how to battle convection.
- Heat-pump homes put less strain on grid than expected, study shows Wed, 19 Nov 25, 5:00pmAnalysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usage
- Hundreds of thousands to lose heat pump subsidies in Reeves’s budget plan Fri, 14 Nov 25, 3:59amExclusive: Supporters say grants largely going to middle-class households, but experts warn move will slow transition from gas boilers
- Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told Sat, 8 Nov 25, 5:01pmEnergy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households
- No reason to abandon external wall insulation | Letter Mon, 27 Oct 25, 3:41amJason Palmer says it is vital to meet climate targets and we need trained installers
- Cut your energy bills by a third? No, these ‘energy-saving plugs’ will cause nothing but hassle Sun, 5 Oct 25, 5:00pmThe plastic ‘eco-plugs sold via social media or cold calls either never arrive or have no benefits when they do. And they can be dangerous
- More than 40% of private renters ration energy use to afford bills, study finds Mon, 15 Sep 25, 4:00pmCitizens Advice says 4.5 million people in England and Wales had to cut use, with some skipping hot meals and wearing gloves inside
- Overheated homes: why UK housing is dangerously unprepared for impact of climate crisis Mon, 11 Aug 25, 4:00amBuilding rules have been focused on keeping warm in winter and saving on energy bills, not cooling down
- UK ministers push ahead with discount on bills for households near new pylons Fri, 8 Aug 25, 3:00pmPlans have provoked outrage from communities in areas of Great Britain expected to host new infrastructure
- UK’s clean electricity growing too slowly to meet climate targets, report says Tue, 15 Jul 25, 2:56amUK’s energy system operator forecasts emissions a third over target by 2035, in second official warning in a month
- UK’s clean electricity growing too slowly to meet climate targets Tue, 15 Jul 25, 2:56amUK’s energy system operator forecasts emissions a third over target by 2035 in second official warning in a month
- Trump promised to lower energy costs – his tax bill will raise them for people in red states the most Tue, 15 Jul 25, 12:00amHousehold energy bills in some Republican-leaning states could rise by more than $600 every year, analysis of the so-called ‘big, beautiful bill’ finds
- Australians could cut power bills by 90% if they made their homes more energy efficient, report finds Wed, 9 Jul 25, 1:00amDebate on how to generate energy ‘important but misses the point’, analyst says, when you can get such savings by using solar, batteries and efficient appliances
- Don’t cut £13.2bn warm homes pledge over winter fuel payments, Labour told Tue, 27 May 25, 3:00pmCharities and experts urge government to honour pledge on energy efficiency as it looks to pay for policy reversal
- The pros and cons of Passivhaus buildings | Letters Mon, 26 May 25, 2:22amAlan and Jane Hill’s home-building project is stymied by soaring costs, while a community centre renovated to Passivhaus standard is celebrated by Jenny Littlewood
- Poor building standards add £1,000 to energy bills of new homes, analysis finds Fri, 16 May 25, 2:00pmAbout £5bn more spent than if rules for low-carbon new-builds had not been scrapped in 2016, ECIU thinktank finds
- There are ways of keeping a house or property comfortable without spending a fortune on electricity. Listed here are ways to do that.
- Using an energy efficient appliance is an important decision to make, as often the appliance is left running 24x7 so if you choose the right appliance it could significantly reduce your ongoing energy costs.
- Lighting is usually the second highest energy consumer in a property (after heating and cooling); therefore using energy efficient lighting can do a lot to reduce energy consumption...
- Home automation can help reduce the energy demands of a building whilst making it more comfortable to work or live in.
- Green or Eco Architects are architects who specialize in designing buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable and kind to the environment. This is achieved by: reducing the environmental impact of building; designing...
- Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...
- Work out how much power your devices and appliances use with the total cost. Also shows how much standby/phantom power costs you. Helps you save money.
- This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...
- Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.
- Works out the ideal Eave depth for a given height of window and world location; so the Sun comes in in Winter but not Summer, maximizing the passive solar effect.
- R-value to U-value conversion calculator
- R-Value calculator to work out the total R-Value of a set of materials, say in a wall, ceiling or floor. Great for working out rate of heat loss or gain.