David Holmes, Author at Home Heating Guide

Tories Plan to Introduce ‘Green Deal’ to Support Energy Efficiency for the Home

Posted on October 13, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 policies. Under the so-called ‘green deal’, every UK homeowner would benefit from an allowance of up to £6,500 to make their homes […]

The Gas Safe Register: Avoiding Illegal Engineers

Posted on October 7, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 public to raise its awareness of illegal gas fitters. In plain terms, Gas Safe certification is the basic legal […]

October 1st – Turn Your Central Heating ON

Posted on October 4, 2009 (July 31, 2018)

Did you know that the 1st October was official ‘Central Heating Day’? According to a recent article published by the BBC news service, the 1st October is the day most people turn their central heating back on and as the weather turns colder the thermostats chug back into action. Rising costs of home heating mean […]

Save Money On Your Energy Bills – Take The Initiative

Posted on October 2, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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, which lasts through until the 31st March. This new pricing period will mean new tariffs for some of the UK’s biggest […]

Bid to Salvage Flagging Green Energy Strategy

Posted on September 30, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 layer is expanding at an alarming rate, having increased in size from 130,000 sq km to 25,000,000 sq km in the past […]

Falling Energy Costs, Rising Energy Prices

Posted on September 24, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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, there are indications that energy prices are likely to rise over the winter and, if there is one term that has […]

Central Networks seeks Public Opinion

Posted on September 16, 2009 (November 15, 2017)

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 safe and cosy at home – until the power goes off. Unfortunately, this is a familiar tale for many domestic […]

Energy Consumers Suffer Digital Divide – Online Paperless Billing Means Cheaper Bills

Posted on September 10, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 easier. Many people build large social networks online and even find partners, so it is hardly surprising energy companies have provided fast and effective online sign […]

10:10 – a Chance to Save the World?

Posted on September 8, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 such claims as pure sensationalism, the environmental threat that is facing mankind is in no way unfounded. Indeed, the planet is heading towards a […]

Newspaper Log Maker – Don’t Eat Your Words…. Recycle Them!

Posted on September 2, 2009 (June 18, 2018)

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 Eco Store section, a Newspaper Log Maker is the ideal way to recycle and reuse old newspapers as a source […]

The Incandescent Bulb Argument Flares Again!

Posted on September 1, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 the environment and home energy bills. In fact, up to £45 or so can be saved using the more eco-friendly bulbs because they use up to 80% less […]

Tidal Power for Islay

Posted on August 27, 2009 (February 2, 2018)

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 and features stunning scenery. Tourism is one of the key industries in addition to birdwatching and malt whisky distilling, whilst the climate in the […]

Nimbys: the Real Threat to Renewable Energy?

Posted on August 25, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

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 without there being the need to prove it with statistics. Furthermore, as Vestas’ vice president, Peter Kruse, recently pointed out, […]

Flagging British Wind Power

Posted on August 20, 2009 (February 2, 2018)

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 world. Despite the fact that major energy companies such as E.ON & British Gas are pushing for increased wind power technology […]

Is Solar Energy a Dwindling Ray of Hope?

Posted on August 20, 2009 (January 31, 2018)

The benefits of solar energy, harvested both on a mass scale and domestically through the installation of solar panels on rooftops, have been widely lauded by environmentalists, power companies and the UK Government. In pursuit of zero carbon homes, solar energy is regarded as one of the principal agents of change in home central heating. […]

Watt Watchers

Posted on August 17, 2009 (February 5, 2018)

E.ON has recently launched its Watt Watchers 2009 competition. Whilst this is clearly a pun on the popular calorie-busting programme, it is not inappropriate. In fact, Watt Watchers 2009 is remarkably similar to the aforementioned weight loss group as it encourages users to reduce their excessive consumption in order to slim down. More specifically, the […]

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