Solar Panels – the next step
The government just lost its appeal over the High Court ruling (of December 21, 2011) that they had acted illegally in announcing early cuts to the FIT - Feed In Tariff - payments for solar panel arrays.
Greywater: treating and recycling wastewater
Reusing greywater can reduce household water usage by up to 30%. But is it cost effective in the UK?
Home heating oil – is it still worth it?
Most people in the UK still heat their homes with ‘conventional’ fuels such as heating oil.
Biomass heating with a pellet stove or pellet boiler
Modern pellet stoves are incredibly efficient, work quickly and use sustainable 'biomass' fuel. Read about the pros and cons.
Wood stoves and log burners to heat your home
Wood stoves are more efficient than open fires. Many have glass doors, and some give you hot water, too.
Open fire heating – the pros and cons
Despite being dirty, inefficient, potentially dangerous and quite a lot of work, there’s nothing quite like an open fire.
Wind turbines – for the home or farm
A wind turbine is a sound investment and a green way to generate power. But does this outweigh the visual impact?
Building with Cob
Take some sub-soil containing a mix of clay, soil and sand, add some straw, mix it together...and that's cob.
Smart watering
Smart watering is about providing the right amount of water when it is needed, wasting as little as possible
Rainwater harvesting
Collected rainwater can do more than just water the garden - it can supplement or replace the mains supply.
Water boreholes and wells
If you use a lot of water and don't want to rely on the expensive mains supply, you might consider drilling a well or borehole.
Water security: how safe is your supply?
A look at how to reduce your dependence on expensive mains water.
Kit homes
Kit homes can offer a long-lasting, environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to other building methods.
Rammed earth construction
Rammed earth buildings are made from bricks of compressed soil, often mixed with cement to help prevent weathering
Straw bale construction
Safe and energy-efficient, straw bale construction is an increasingly popular natural and sustainable construction method.
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