How Far is the World from Climate Catastrophe?
At a recent summit in Korea of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), scientists and researchers presented a 33-page report with a recommendation that global warming needs to be controlled to the extent of not allowing temperatures to increase by more than 1.5° above pre-industrial levels. The Summary for Policymakers is a result of…
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Top Tips for a Better EPC Rating
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is needed in the UK if you wish to build, sell, or let a house. The EPC is information that must be handed over to the renter or buyer, and in Scotland you must display the EPC certificate near the house’s boiler. Obviously, a house is a little more valuable…
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A Brief History of Architecture in London
London is famous for its iconic buildings, like the modern Shard and the historic St Paul’s Cathedral. The architecture of the city is a major attraction for tourists and brightens the environment for people who live in the UK capital. Anyone walking through London today can witness the beauty of a range of architectural styles…
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Halogen Bulbs Finally Banned in Europe
In 2009, Europe banned less energy efficient incandescent light bulbs and banned GU10 halogen light bulbs in 2016. As of 1st September 2018, the ban extended to the retailing of practically all halogen bulbs. This includes all non-directional halogen bulbs including pear and candle-shaped bulbs but certain types of specialised bulbs such as those for…
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Government Solar Power Subsidies to be Axed
Solar power is a clean renewable energy source with the potential to replace conventional fossil fuels such as gas and coal. This has a positive impact on the environment as it reduces the effects of land, air and water pollution caused by fossil fuels and reduces the carbon footprint of energy generation. There are a…
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What to Expect with a Technical Survey of your Energy Solutions
The UK Government is dedicated to the continuous improvement of energy efficiency in commercial premises across the country. Every business has to comply with the current regulations that apply which we will take a look at later in this article. In order to comply, businesses need to be aware of their current position with regards…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Domestic Property Environmentally Friendly
It’s important that we all do our bit to make the world a healthier place to live and to sustain the planet that we call our home. Being more aware of environmental factors that we might be dealing with on a daily basis is one way to do this, and is the best place to…
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Top 5 Tips for Energy Saving This Summer
You might think that when it comes to saving energy it’s the winter months that you need to think about; after all, isn’t that when you are going to be using more heating and hot water, for example? Although that’s potentially true, these are not the only things that are costing you money when it…
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Private Rental Sector needs £400m for MEES
The Private Rental Sector within the UK has been estimated to need £400 million of investment to make necessary energy efficiency improvements for meeting the new MEES standards that came into effect in April 2018. MEES, which stands for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, is a new legislation that became law on the 1st of April…
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The UK is in the midst of some ground shifting energy efficiency regulations that will impact both the commercial and residential property markets. From April 2018 the government will be rolling out MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) for England & Wales which means all property, be it a business or a home, must score an…
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