Mechanical ventilation recovery systems provide clean, fresh air to your home without losing heat energy. The warm air is extracted from inside the house while fresh air is brought in from outside. Each of these ventilation streams pass over a heat exchange element (usually hidden in the ro...

Insulation is the main element of your house-build that will enable you to improve your energy efficiency and the heating costs associated with your home. These can also be sourced sustainably, try using recycled or natural materials such as newspaper pulp or sheep’s wool.

Triple glazing a...

Smart thermostats have been available on the market for a few years. They allow you to control your heating remotely, e.g. from your smartphone, and can “learn” your habits to ensure your heating and hot water systems are only on when you need them.

LED lighting is now fairly standard in ho...

Installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a roof or elsewhere on your plot is increasing in popularity in the UK. Small-scale wind turbines and ground-source heat pumps are also an option for generating your own renewable energy. The government is currently trying to encourage people to ...