Katie Anderson, Author at Home Heating Guide

DECC favours cash back scheme to encourage Green Deal uptake

Posted on June 29, 2012 (January 31, 2018)

The Government’s thinking cap remains firmly on as it tries to determine the best way forward in delivering its potentially revolutionary Green Deal energy efficiency scheme. Proposals under consideration have ranged from offering early adopters of the scheme stamp duty or council tax breaks to introducing scrappage schemes as a way of encouraging uptake of […]

65% of homeowners recognise benefits of energy efficient homes

Posted on June 28, 2012 (February 2, 2018)

A report into our attitudes towards low and zero carbon homes has revealed that more than 65% of homeowners in the UK recognise how important it is to live in an energy efficient home. According to the NHBC Trust’s latest report, the construction industry isn’t as forward thinking as many homeowners when it comes to […]

Survey highlights UK’s shocking energy waste

Posted on June 26, 2012 (February 5, 2018)

The results of a ground-breaking study into the nations energy use has just been published and it reveals quite a few shocks and surprises. The most alarming revelation of all pertained to the amount of money being wasted unnecessarily by homeowners leaving gadgets on standby. And we’re not just talking small change here either – […]

British Gas to launch simplified bills

Posted on June 26, 2012 (January 30, 2018)

British Gas, one of the leading energy suppliers in the UK, has implemented a plan to help customers by launching a billing system “for dummies”. Although some energy users are likely to be offended by the somewhat disparaging description of the new system, many will welcome more simplified bills. In recent years, energy suppliers in […]

It’s a misconception that loft insulation is messy

Posted on June 25, 2012 (June 18, 2018)

Research conducted by energy provider E.ON has revealed that many people are put off having loft insulation because they think it’s a hassle they can do without. Yes, it seems a quarter of British householders have avoided having their lofts insulated – even when they can get loft insulation for free – because they perceive […]

E.ON catering for growing smart meter demand

Posted on June 21, 2012 (January 30, 2018)

A giant amongst energy providers, E.ON has confirmed its commitment to helping its customers become more energy efficient by encouraging its staff to get smart over smart meters with on-going training. With the opening of the company’s new smart meter customer service centre in Bolton, employees are being retrained to be able to offer energy […]

Harrogate Council in hot water over their stance on solar

Posted on June 21, 2012 (March 15, 2018)

Planning officers at Harrogate Borough Council have caused a stir by announcing their intention to prevent solar photovoltaic panels from being installed on domestic properties overlooking local parkland. In the majority of cases, the installation of solar panels is not subject to planning permission. This is because solar panels are usually considered to be a […]

North West households gripped by fuel poverty

Posted on June 19, 2012 (January 31, 2018)

A charitable organisation set up to lower electricity and gas double glazing bills for households across Britain has claimed that 24 per cent of residents in Pendle, Lancashire, are suffering from fuel poverty. The North West of England has been identified as one of the poorest regions in the UK, so it ought to come […]

Boost for UK solar as Sharp moves its HQ to Wales

Posted on June 15, 2012 (February 2, 2018)

Britain’s solar industry is set for a boost after manufacturer Sharp Solar announced plans to relocate its headquarters in Germany to Wales. The timing of the announcement could not have come at a more favourable time for the UK solar industry, which has suffered several knocks in recent months. In April, Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) were […]

Save money on your energy bills with LED light bulbs

Posted on June 11, 2012 (January 31, 2018)

Most people still don’t give much thought to what goes in their light fitting. But if you stood to save a fair old amount of money, you might just start to think twice. Opinion remains divided over the benefits of LED light bulbs, particularly given their initial expensive and longevity. However the Energy Saving Trust […]

Saving energy more important than a holiday for most Americans

Posted on June 11, 2012 (January 31, 2018)

As energy bills continue to escalate, British households are becoming more knowledgeable about energy efficiency and how it can help in the battle against high energy costs. And it’s a similar story across the pond, with more and more Americans favouring cutting their energy usage and bills over going on holiday. In a survey conducted […]

Install a condensing boiler to lower your energy bills

Posted on June 7, 2012 (March 25, 2019)

According to the latest press release from Boiler Guide, if you want to lower your home heating bills install a condensing boiler. With boilers accounting for a whopping 60% of what a household spends in total on annual energy bills, you’re going to want to have the most energy efficient model installed. That’s become even […]

Government accused of sending mixed signals over green policies

Posted on June 6, 2012 (June 18, 2018)

The British Government has been accused of sending out mixed signals on green policy to businesses. The Institute of Public Policy (IPPR), a leading think-tank in the UK, made the accusation after researching carbon regulations and canvassing nationwide firms. IPPR research fellow, Reg Plant, said: “An ambitious decarbonisation policy offers a route to long-term sustainable […]

Northern Ireland tops UK fuel poor list

Posted on June 1, 2012 (February 5, 2018)

Northern Ireland householders are being clobbered by spiralling energy costs; more so than anywhere else in the UK. The 2011 Annual Report on Fuel Poverty Statistics has revealed that 44% of households in Northern Ireland are classed as fuel poor, compared to 33% in Scotland and 26% in Wales. In the Republic of Ireland 19% […]

£10 million RHPP for social housing tenants launched today

Posted on May 31, 2012 (June 18, 2018)

A £10 million Government scheme which aims to encourage the uptake of renewable heating technologies in the social housing sector is now open for applications. Launched today, under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme social housing landlords across the UK can apply for a one-off grant which they can put towards the cost of […]

New research claims energy will be unaffordable in three years