With home ownership comes the responsibility of maintaining the fabric of the building to ensure it keeps its inhabitants warm and dry. Our renovation decisions are motivated by what we want to achieve and what is within our financial means. But how do we know the changes we make are climate-friendly too? Deciphering what is …
Building with resources in mind One of the stand-out points of Simon Tilley’s podcast episode was when he spoke about starting the Hockerton Housing Project. At the heart of the design was the efficient use of locally sourced (where possible) resources. It was essential to view the house as a whole system rather than just lots of …
What is community energy? Community energy refers to energy generated, owned and managed by a community for the community, or when local people group together to reduce energy consumption. Energy generation projects focus on renewable energy, most commonly solar. These installations are predominantly rooftop solar PV, although some organisations are developing larger ground-mounted solar farms. …
According to the Energy Savings Trust, about 22% of the UK’s carbon emissions is derived from our homes, so if you want to have a positive environmental impact, then your home can be a great place to make a difference. One of the many interesting aspects of my conversation with John Grant (see podcast episode), …
