How heating is being affected by changes to SAP

The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) changes have rocked quite a few boats. Since 2012, it has been clear that moving towards a sustainable and wallet-friendly future is happening, but quite how the legislation will unfold has been difficult to…
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Why electric radiators are the ideal heating solutions for student accommodation

With the academic year complete, university places confirmed and the summer holidays upon us, students are now turning their focus to accommodation choices in preparation for university in September. Meanwhile, landlords and accommodation…
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The perfect setting for the perfect night’s sleep

Sleep is something we all look forward too but isn’t always the easiest to achieve. Due to chaotic schedules, eating habits, children or health issues much of the UK population struggle to get the recommended 8 hours per night.   Whilst…
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Smart Home Technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) has the unique ability to change lives. That’s quite a statement but in fact, it is already happening. Thanks to recent technological developments, the IoT has been utilised to help cities suffering from…
fuel poverty

Fuel Poverty: what is it, what causes it and how can it be remedied?

A household was previously defined as being in fuel poverty if more than 10% of its income was spent on fuel. While this still remains the case for Scotland, in England it is now measured using an assessment tool called the Low-Income High…
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4 tips for staying cosy this winter

In Britain, your home’s heating typically gets switched on in October and used daily until at least March, coinciding with the clocks changing and drop in temperature. We’re adjusting to dark, cold evenings and battling the winter weather,…
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Three Benefits of an Oil Filled Radiator

Nowadays, daylight is short and dark, cold hours are long. To maintain that cosy feeling requires efficient and effective heat distribution. Your system should operate in a way that your requirements can be reached with regard to environment,…
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Replacing Traditional Storage Heating

Storage heaters were pitched as an efficient, low-cost way to heat your home, drawing their power at night to retain it for use the following day. They were introduced at a time when electric radiators were several leagues away from the ultra-slim,…
SAP Ratings

What Does SAP Ratings Mean For You?

The energy used in homes today are responsible for 18% of the carbon dioxide emitted into the air in the UK with an additional 15% of emissions coming from electricity used in buildings. With such a large impact, caution and efficient improvements…
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The impact of EPC ratings

Whether you are the owner, landlord or tenant of a building, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is an essential part as it contains the following: - Information about a property’s energy use and typical energy costs - Recommendations…