Solar has come a long way in the last couple of decades. You can hardly walk down a street in the UK nowadays without seeing at least one roof adorned with solar PV panels – nearly a million of us have them on our roofs. Now a UK university and renewables charity are pairing up to see if solar PV…
Month: January 2017
Will the Real Rick Perry Please Stand Up?
If you haven’t been following the news in recent times, you may want to know that there’s a new president in the Whitehouse. Donald J Trump is the 45th and some would say the least illustrious. Just a few days into his tenure and there are real worries that he is going to have an adverse effect on the climate…
Which Home Heating is Supported by the RHI?
While the recent Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal in Northern Ireland may have put some people off, the scheme run in England, Scotland and Wales is still a pretty good option for green enthusiasts. In fact, there are increases to the amount being paid for the next year as the Government tries to convince more of us to switch to…
10 Things You May Not Know About Heat Pumps
This year will see increases in the RHI for heating technology, including heat pumps. The aim is to get us to stop using fossil fuels such as gas and oil and use other systems to keep ourselves warm. It also means that you can earn money from the Government if you install one of the named heating technologies and get…
Could Ivanka Trump Save the US Climate Change Agenda?
Much has been said by President Elect Donald Trump about the world in general. What is more concerning to green advocates is his notion that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese and his belief that the fossil fuel industry has received a bad shake in recent times. It might be because Trump believes these things or the…
Northern Ireland, the RHI Scandal and What It Means for Renewable Heating
The Northern Ireland government is in turmoil. Accusations, resignations and the dissolution of parliament are partly the fault of a Renewable Heat Incentive scandal that will cost the Government and the general public over £1 billion in the next twenty years. It’s a sign of what can go wrong when subsidies don’t have the restrictions in place that make it…
Glanrhyd Solar Village: Is it the future?
With almost a quarter of the population in Wales technically living in fuel poverty, a small solar company has developed a way of building the greenest houses in the country. The location is Glanrhyd in the county of Pembrokeshire and the project comprises of six houses with eco-friendliness right at their core. While the average home in the UK is…
Passive House
About a Passive House When it comes to planning to build a house, we tend to pay close attention to specific details. Things like the costs, architectural design, and also how comfortable and functional it will be on completion. However, more and more of us are also starting to add energy efficiency to that list. If you want a house…
Eco Homes
About Eco Homes This page covers various topics regarding the subject of eco homes. It includes their construction, guidelines for eco-friendly homes, as well as benefits for various stakeholders that can benefit from an increased amount of eco homes. What Are Eco Homes? The concept of eco homes refers to an environmental rating scheme in the UK, and is has…
