Undertaking aspects in this section means that you have done all you can with the cheaper options discussed in previous articles. This is the big one! This is where, in some aspects of bigger cost improvements, you will begin to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Advanced Energy Saving
The cost of electric cars
To many people’s astonishment the electric car was first produced in the UK in 1884 by a Victorian inventor called Thomas Parker and is no mere modern development (Telegraph, 2009). The growth of the electric car has become increasingly popular … Continue reading
Will solar power really brighten up your day?
Could solar panels really brighten up your day ? The introduction of solar panels into the UK first became apparent in the year of 2006 however it has been noted that solar panel installations have fallen by 90% since 2012 … Continue reading
Low and No Cost Improvements
Low and No Cost Improvements A “low and no cost” improvement to your household is something that you can do to improve your living costs. Hopefully, in reading this, you are already making energy efficiency your No.1 priority in reducing … Continue reading
A ‘Smart’ Energy System
The UK Government recently advocated for all homes in the UK to operate smart energy meters but what will this mean for everyday energy consumers? In the future most households in the UK can expect to be offered a new … Continue reading
Carbon Reduction Strategies Pt.1
1.0 Introduction There’s no doubt that in the present business climate having a strategy to reduce carbon emissions is not just good for the environment but makes business sense. There are many varying reasons why organisations are trying to reduce … Continue reading
Benefits of Teleconferencing
Benefits of Teleconferencing. Teleconferencing means two or more people can enjoy a telephone conversation no matter where they are, whether that is a different room or a different city. There are many advantages teleconferencing has brought with businesses benefiting from … Continue reading
Hemp: The Miracle Crop?
My relentless pursuit of all things green has recently led me to learning more about something that is actually green; hemp. I’ve always been aware that this plant existed and that we can put it to many uses, but since … Continue reading
How Virtual Water may be the Key in Solving Real World Water Shortages
How much water is in a mobile phone? A pair of jeans? You might be thinking that they don’t contain any and in a physical sense you’d be right, however in making these products huge amounts of water can be … Continue reading
Implementing Behaviour Change Successfully
The key to creating a greener future is arguably centred on two quite different strategies and on two quite different scales. Firstly there is technology advancement such as the evolution of wind power, wave power and solar energy. These are … Continue reading