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Plug-in solar panels are coming to the Middle of Lidl
Looking to reduce your energy bills? Plug in and pay less for your bills with new solar tech. The bargain at Arle at Lidl will be getting a tad more interesting, as ‘plug and play’ solar panels are set...
View ArticleWhy choose an electric vehicle?
Electric cars are very pleasant to drive compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. The major difference being that they are extremely quiet and are therefore very relaxing on the move. They also...
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Octopus gives free electricity for motoring; is it too good to be true?
Octopus Energy has announced an all-in-one electric car leasing package that includes the electricity required to run the car. For £299 per month, you receive a BYD Dolphin hatchback, a bi-directional...
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Making your home more energy-efficient — Green finance options
You might have heard about “green mortgages” and “property-linked energy efficiency finance.” Don’t worry; it’s not as complicated as it sounds! Green mortgages are like regular mortgages, but they...
View ArticleVehicle Tax
Pure battery powered electric cars are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The rules state “the electricity must come from an external source or an electric storage battery not connected to any...
View ArticleHints and tips
Fridges and freezers Site your fridge and freezer in a cool (but not very cold) position. Don’t leave the fridge door open and make sure the seals are tight. Keep your fridge temperature setting...
View ArticleEco Building
Thinking of building a new house? Or converting an old one? It’s one of the most exciting things you can do – especially with all the opportunities to make your new home greener without adding greatly...
View ArticleCompany Car Tax & Capital Allowances
Capital Allowances – Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) allow companies to write off the whole cost of an asset against taxable profits. This is available for cars...
View ArticleEthical Lifestyle & Shopping
Every purchasing decision we make has an impact on the environment. By choosing an ‘Ethical Retailer’ you may be able to reduce your own impact. We have prepared a list of Green/Energy Efficient retail...
View ArticleFlooring
Many floorings contain toxic chemicals which appear on the EU’s list of chemicals of ‘very high concern’. Vinyl floor coverings are probably the worst culprits as they can contain compounds which have...
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Energy Efficiency and EPCs — A Guide for Homeowners, Renters and Landlords
Understanding UK Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Anyone who has bought, sold or rented a house in the last few years will be familiar with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). Featured as a...
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Home solar panels and battery energy storage explained
Solar panels have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners in the UK, and for a good reason. Installing solar panels can help reduce household bills, generate electricity for your home, and...
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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: A New Way to Power Your Home and the Grid
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is a two-way power flow system that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to store and discharge electricity back to the grid. This technology can potentially deliver several...
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Removing black mould and preventing condensation
We’re all being encouraged to insulate, and draft exclude our homes, which is excellent for reducing energy bills. However, this can be bad for your health if condensation starts causing black mould,...
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Are air fryers more energy efficient than an oven or microwave?
Welcome to the world of Doll’s House energy-efficient cooking! Well, that’s the first impression of operating an Air Fryer; it’s tiny and compact. Not something you’re going to use for cooking this...
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Are Heat Pumps reliable?
Heat pumps are the mainstay of UK government policy in decarbonising our home heating. Currently, 95% of UK housing stock is heated by fossil fuels, mostly gas. Yet, the energy crisis has highlighted...
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Heatwave – How much electricity does a portable air conditioning unit use?
Heatwave! Temperatures are set to soar yet again, with forecasters predicting record highs – another summer in which keeping cool is a problem! There has certainly been a rush for fans in the shops...
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Reluctantly, I’ve given up on long-distance electric vehicle journeys
Like most drivers, the majority of my car journeys are relatively short. Meetings, deliveries, trips to the shops, ferrying children around, going to friends and family. For these journeys, an...
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How much does it cost to run an electric car in the UK?
Having logged the electricity usage for two years and over twenty thousand miles, we can confirm that the savings from EV ownership are substantial when compared to petrol or diesel fuelled cars. Our...
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How many green energy suppliers! Are their tariffs really 100% renewable...
We’ve just updated our UK energy companies fuel-mix database. The most striking thing is the sheer number of new energy suppliers – and, more worrying, those that have gone bust! The energy supplier...
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