There has been an awful lot of talk regarding the changes in Vehicle Tax Law since the Government changed it back in October 2014. The new law states that vehicle owners no longer need to display their tax disc reminders on their windscreen. They also changed the way vehicle tax is transferred once a vehicle has been bought from a new buyer. This meant that the vehicle tax didn’t transfer with the vehicle when it was sold and the new buyer was required to pay to tax it from the date of purchase. The requirement for an up to date MOT remained the same.
Energy Saving Tips at Home
This infographic below comes courtesy of the team behind the Juice Electrical Supplies blog. There are all sorts of easy, inexpensive ways you can reduce your energy consumption in the home — from small quick-fixes like getting your loft insulated, all the way up to big investments like getting double glazing. Read on to see the infographic.
What Is A Condensing Boiler?
As of 1st April 2005, any newly fitted gas-fired boiler in England or Wales must be a condensing boiler. Condensing boilers are modern and highly energy efficient. This article explains how they work and why they are so efficient, as well as how to go about getting funding to get your old boiler replaced.
Infographic: Green Home Improvements
Our friends at Moneysupermarket.com sent us over this little beauty recently. It’s an infographic that explains in detail how much carbon and money a typical home can save by making a few home improvements.
Infographic: 6 Ways To Save Water
A surprising amount of water goes into producing some of the everyday things we consume, from T-shirts to chickens to car tyres. This infographic from Loch Ness Water Gardens reveals which products are the worst culprits, along with six handy tips to reduce your personal water footprint.
Is Loft Insulation Worth It?
“I’m interested in getting my loft insulated. Is it really that effective at saving energy and money? What should I know before getting it done? Are there any government grants to help with the cost and what are my options?”
5 Of The Best Energy Efficiency Apps
There are thousands of iPhone and Android apps out there to help you save energy in the home and on the road. Here’s five of our favourites (they’re all free!)
Can You Insulate Narrow Cavity Walls?
For some years now, companies such as ours have been offering free retro-fitting of cavity wall insulation as part of a government effort to reduce the country’s carbon emissions. Normally this is done by drilling a few small holes into the walls of a house and blowing rockwool insulation into the cavity. This can be done if the cavity is wider than 50mm. But what if your walls have narrow cavities? Is there an alternative? What is the minimum depth that you can have cavity wall insulation?