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General
Sustainable Homes
Sustainability has little to do with the way a house looks ...
Feed in Tariffs
Explanation and Examples.
Heat Pumps: A Common Problem
A recent enquiry from a reader ...
Energy Efficiency
The Importance of Energy Efficiency
Reduce the running costs and increase the value of your house.
Insulation
The purpose of insulation is to slow down the rate at which heat escapes ...
Ventilation and Air-Tightness
Obviously the two go hand-in-hand, but there is a conflict ...
Heating System Efficiency
Boilers are complex machines with components that get tired and worn out ...
Renewable Energy
A Definition
Energy flows that occur naturally and continuously in the environment ...
Why install it?
Energy underpins every aspect of our economy and day-to-day lives ...
What does it cost?
The price will vary with the technology and the size ...
What is the Payback?
You will hear much talk of the “payback period” ...
Selling Energy to the Grid
Grid operators have been compelled to allow export to the grid ...
Types of Renewable Energy
The Types of Renewable Energy
How purist is your view of renewable sources of energy?
Hydro Power
Hydro power is typically associated with big rivers ...
Can I install a wind turbine on my property?
Many people want to install a small wind turbine ...
Solar Photovoltaics (PV)
Solar photovoltaics convert energy from daylight into electricity ...
Solar Thermal Energy
Solar water heating systems convert solar radiation into heat ...
Heat Pumps
The operating principle is exactly the same as a domestic refrigerator ...
Biomass Boilers
Biomass is a generic term that includes all plant material that can be burn ...