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Solar PV Installers can benefit twice if they invest in training to be a Domestic Energy Assessor.
With the Green Deal starting in October this year and the new EPC requirements for the feed-in tariffs, there is now more reason than ever to diversify and train to become a Domestic Energy Assessor. The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirement for feed-in tariffs came into force on 1 Apr…
How to choose a tumble dryer: vented or condenser?
OK, we know the most energy efficient way to dry our clothes is outdoors, but modern lifestyles don’t always allow for this, and a tumble dryer, for a busy family, is often seen as a necessity. But should you choose a vented or a condenser tumble dryer? And what else should you look for? …
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Energy Efficiency
Introduction to energy efficiency, Practical energy efficiency measures, Other energy saving tips, Energy efficiency directory, Energy efficiency blogs, More information on energy efficiency
Biomass
Is biomass suitable?, How does biomass heating work, Which woodfuel is best, Sizing a biomass boiler, What does a biomass boiler cost?, Planning permission for biomass boilers, Biomass blogs, Find a biomass installer
Combined heat & power
Introduction to CHP, Is CHP suitable?, How does CHP work?, How much does CHP cost?, What CHP is available?, More information on CHP, Combined heat & power blogs, Find a combined heat & power installer
Heat pumps
Introduction to heat pumps, Is a heat pump suitable?, How do heat pumps work?, Heat pump performance, Choosing a heat pump installer, How much do heat pumps cost?, Planning permission for heat pumps, More information about heat pumps, Heat pumps blogs, Find a heat pumps installer
Hydro electricity
Introduction, Is micro hydro suitable?, How much will hydro cost?, How does micro hydro work?, Which type of hydro turbine is best?, Planning permission for micro hydro, More information about micro hydro, Hydro electricity blogs, Find a micro hydro installer
Rainwater harvesting
Introduction to rainwater harvesting, How does rainwater harvesting work?, Is rainwater harvesting suitable?, What size RWH system do I need?, How much will rainwater harvesting cost?, More information about rainwater harvesting, Rainwater harvesting blogs, Find a rainwater harvesting installer
Solar electricity
Introduction to solar PV, Is solar PV suitable?, What size solar array?, What does solar PV cost?, Choosing a solar PV installer, Planning permission for solar PV, How does solar PV work?, Which solar panels work best?, More information on solar panels, Solar PV blogs, Find a solar PV installer
Solar heat & hot water
Introduction to solar thermal, Is solar thermal suitable?, How much hot water?, What type of solar panel is best?, What do solar panels cost?, Planning permission for solar panels, More information about solar thermal, Solar thermal blogs, Find a solar thermal installer
