Although today's central heating boilers conform to strict regulations, undergo annual safety inspections and are generally built to last, it is common for parts to break down or become faulty....
It was reported recently Ofgem, which is responsible for the regulation of electricity and gas markets across Great Britain, feared UK domestic energy bills would rise despite increased profits for...
No, don't worry, there are precious few coal mines left to close. In fact, the current Conservative party, headed by the bicycle loving David Cameron, this week outlined its energy and climate change...
The vast majority of gas installations in Britain are perfectly safe and legal. However, the Gas Safe Register, which is a safety body that took over from Corgi in April this year, has called for the...
If you've ever needed a plumber in a hurry then you'll know how difficult it can be, especially as the nights start drawing in and temperatures drop heating engineers are in demand and as such are...
Good news for consumers as the energy companies are set for a full scale price war this winter. According to the energy companies, 'officially' the 1st October is the beginning of the winter period,...
The UK's green energy targets have been widely derided as lacking ambition or not sufficiently aggressive to make a difference to global warming. Indeed, the facts remain that the hole in the ozone...
On the back of a deep recession, from which the British economy is only just beginning to emerge, it is unfortunate that times are unlikely to improve for many domestic energy consumers. In fact,...
A rumble of thunder sounds overhead before the first flash of lightning electrifies the night sky. The satellite television is holding out as the winds pick up and rain begins to lash down. All is...
The internet has revolutionised how people go about their everyday business - from supermarket shopping and banking to booking flights or checking the weather, the internet makes almost everything...
The domestic central heating industry is being infiltrated by calls for green, renewable sources of energy. This, it is argued, is essential to save humanity. Whilst many people continue to dismiss...
If you have a wood burner or a combustion stove, you may be interested in a nifty little device that turns old newspapers into paper logs! Showcased (quite aptly) by the Guardian Newspaper, in their...
There have been concerns over Britain's move from traditional incandescent bulbs to their more energy efficient counterparts. Fluorescent energy saving bulbs are generally regarded as healthier for...
Islay is one of Scotland's most famous and beautiful islands. With a population of around 3,500 and approximately 620 square kilometres of land, the island comprises a close community of inhabitants...
The so-called Nimbys, or 'not in my back yards', have been blamed for many things over the years. Nimbys are easy targets because they are faceless individuals who can be used to demonstrate a point...
When the UK Government talks about its ambitious renewable energy plans to develop new sites for wind power stations, the less favourable reality is the UK is lagging behind the rest of the developed...
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