The UK green energy podcast covering everything from solar panels to sustainability, and doing it all with a cup of tea.
Episodes
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them to explain the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)? This week's episode features one of the government's biggest domestic subsidies for eco-friendly heating. That means biomass boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal. James and Nick take you through how to apply, what the requirements are, and delve into the nitty-gritty of how much you can expect to be paid.
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Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them all about insulation? Our Insulation Masterclass Series rounds off with all the things we didn’t cover before. That’s right, in one episode we get through windows, conservatories, floors, doors, roofs, pipes, and more.
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Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them all about insulating walls? Part 3 of our Insulation Masterclass Series is carrying on with walls wall walls. This time we’re delving deep into cavity wall insulation and warming up with internal insulation. We talk advantages, disadvantages, costs, damp spots, and more.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them all about external wall insulation? The second instalment of our Insulation Masterclass Series is all about those pesky solid walls and how to keep them warm. We talk every external wall insulation - how much it costs, how to do it, and whether it’s right for you.
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Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
We put your questions to James and Nick, from solar panels and boiler efficiency to wind turbines and external wall insulation. Check the description to jump to the questions you’d like to hear answered.
Jump to:
- What is the difference between solar PV and thermal? 1:40
- How do I know if I have a cavity wall and whether or not it’s insulated? 3:20
- How can I find out my boiler’s efficiency level? 5:15
- Are free solar panels a good idea? 8:18
- Is external wall insulation dangerous? 9:52
- It is cheaper to keep my heating on all the time? 12:48
- Should I replace my conventional boiler with a combi? 15:45
- What is the difference between a vented and unvented cylinder system? 17:17
- Should I get a wind turbine on my property? 18:15
- Who should I contact to get gas connected to my property? 19:28
- How do thermostatic radiator valves work? 22:01
- Where can I get a new back boiler? 24:22
- Can I get an air source heat pump for free? 25:40
- What is the cheapest kind of insulation for lofts? 28:08
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
We're talking warm lofts, cold lofts, big lofts, small lofts, and all lofts in between. What kind of loft insulation should you use? How should you install it? Is loft insulation worth it?
Loft insulation is a fantastic insulation measure, cheap to install and easy to put in the attic area. Without proper loft insulation, a lot of the warmth produced by your heating system escapes through the roof of your property; in fact, as much as 25% of the heat in an uninsulated house is lost in this way. Loft insulation acts as a barrier, slowing the movement of heat out of the property during the winter and into the property during the summer.
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them about the plastic crisis? James and Nick spend the show debating the economics of plastics, the realities of plastic recycling, the problems that plastic pollution is causing to our global ecosystem, and what people are doing to try to tackle it.
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them everything they know about lighting? This week Nick and James discuss how LED's work and what sets them apart, as well as exactly how much money you could save with them, and how much LED lighting can change your EPC. We also discuss Cold Weather Payments and how you might be eligible to make money from the cold weather.
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them if the smart meter rollout is really worth it? In this episode Nick and James talk smart meters; pros & cons of having one installed, and some of the challenges being experienced in the current government roll-out. Later, they tackle the curse of the cold conservatory and how to retrofit some warmer solutions.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them their top tips to save money on your energy bills? This week Nick and James are talking all things thrifty to save you money and tackle those rising bills. They also cover what to do if your energy company goes bust, why we should be worried about the Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant, and how James uses cling film to keep his house warm and his bills low.