Grants for Green Energy
November 28, 2008
There are lots of ways to make your home greener, and not all of them will cost you money. But for the more ambitious projects, such as installing solar panels, it’s worth checking if you qualify for any grants.
People are turning to renewable energy sources for many different reasons. Energy Performance Certificates, which form part of the new Home Information Packs, are now compulsory when selling many homes. I just wanted to do my bit for reducing CO2 emissions.
Whatever your motivation, it’s worth checking to see if you are eligible for any financial grants from government, local councils and energy providers. [Read more]
11 Common Myths about Green Lighting
October 4, 2008
A single low energy bulb costing $2 can save you up to $100 in energy costs over its lifetime and avoid hundreds of kilograms of CO2 emissions.
So why are we not all using them? One reason is that many people simply aren’t aware of the benefits. Another is that low energy light bulbs, also known as eco-bulbs or compact fluorescent bulbs, still have a reputation for poor quality. [Read more]
Guide to Generating Solar Electricity at Home
August 26, 2008
Generating your own solar electricity can make a big contribution to a sustainable environment. Here’s our guide to help you get started. Solar PV (photovoltaic) uses energy from the sun to create electricity to run appliances and lighting. PV requires only daylight, not direct sunlight to generate electricity and so can still generate some power on a cloudy day. [Read more]
Essential Guide to Solar Energy
August 26, 2008
Solar power has gained popularity over the last few years. Here’s our essential guide to why people are getting interested in solar energy. [Read more]
Guide to Generating Windpower at Home
August 25, 2008
Wind turbines use the wind’s lift forces to rotate aerodynamic blades which turn a rotor that creates electricity. The UK is estimated to have 40 per cent of Europe’s total wind energy. However it is still largely untapped and only 0.5 per cent of our electricity requirements are currently generated by wind power. [Read more]
