It’s been a turbulent week in the energy and utilities market with gas and electricity price increases from British Gas, with more companies to follow suit it’s a good time to ensure you’re on the best tariff available and if not , switch. There are two tariffs you should be investigating, fixed price plans which […]
Home heating systems obviously vary in complexity, cost and suitability from property to property. The most affordable home heating system is a gas-fired combination – or “combi” for short – boiler which allows all the major components to be housed in one unit and does away with hot and cold water storage tanks. A combi […]
So What Is British Gas Boiler Homecare? Having a new boiler or central heating system installed undoubtedly adds value to your home and can help with saving money on energy bills; but these can prove costly despite the longevity they can bring to any system. So the British Gas Boiler Homecare Plan aims to provide […]
The Importance of Cavity Wall Insulation Walls, if not properly insulated, can be a major source of heat loss in any building. In fact, roughly 33% of the total heat loss from a domestic dwelling with no cavity wall insulation of any kind is through the walls. The importance of cavity wall insulation therefore cannot […]
Energy Efficiency & How to Achieve It A typical domestic dwelling in the United Kingdom emits over 5,000kg or 5 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere each year. Many households can, however, employ energy efficiency measures to reduce this figure significantly. Energy efficiency, in turn, reduces fuel costs and can make a […]
Gas and Electricity Prices: Now and in the Future Gas and electricity prices are set in part by the global market. The cost of transporting gas from one country to another and the cost and availability of fuel for electricity generation are contributory factors. Massive increases in the cost of oil, gas and coal on […]
Why should I get boiler insurance? Having boiler insurance will give you security and peace of mind, knowing that if your system breaks down, your insurance provider will send someone out to repair it. Regular maintenance checks carried out by qualified personnel on your boiler and central heating system, as part of your heating cover […]
British Gas has recently reported some of the largest profits ever. Yet, consumers are faced with increasing energy prices each and every year. In order to understand the process of profits in the gas industry and how they are applied by the companies, it is important to evaluate British Gas, their processes and the outcome […]
We’re always being told of ways to reduce our bills and greenhouse gasses, these usually consist of expensive home improvements such as double glazing or energy efficient condensing boilers. So, I thought I’d put together a list of ways we’ve reduced our own heating bills without spending a fortune. So here you go, 10 really […]
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British Gas partnered with Ceres Power back in 2005 and have been busy developing a fuel cell boiler, also known as a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) boiler which will not only heat your home but also generates electricity. Conventional boilers convert gas into heat by burning it, the CHP unit works in a very […]
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If your home is not properly insulated or your heating system is not as good as it should be, the Warm Front Scheme may be just what you need. With heating costs on the rise, it could save you a lot of money and at the same time give you a warmer home. And if […]
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Insulating your loft is a simple, fast and relatively inexpensive way of reducing heating bills and CO2 emissions, without it as much as 15% of your home’s heat is lost through it’s roof. Even if you have some form of insulation at present it could probably benefit from being topped up, loft insulation works like […]
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Most UK homes that have been built since the 1920s have cavity walls. These external walls consist of two layers of brick with a gap or cavity left between them. By filling this cavity with insulating material, you can greatly reduce the amount of heat which is lost through the walls of your home. Cavity […]
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C02 poisoning claimed 50 lives between January 2006 and April 2007 according to a new CORGI report. In addition 120 incidents and 218 injuries were reported although this figure is thought to be much higher due to fragmented reporting and cases passing through healthcare un-reported. As expected vulnerable groups include children and elderly whilst tenants […]
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Consumer website Which? has voted the Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE condensing boiler as it’s best buy in the the boiler category. It was awarded a 5 star rating for it’s efficiency, features, NOx emissions and ease of installation. Which? rigorously tested 34 boilers for efficiency, ease of use and durability. Efficiency testing closely monitors […]
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Bucking the trend in an increasingly competitive market central heating and boiler installations by British Gas rose 24% to 113,000 in the past year, average revenue per installation came in at £3,018. Uswitch.com raised the issue after Britsh Gas’s Home Services division announced a rise in revenue to £348m, an increase of 32%. Profit in […]
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