The Eco Scheme Blog
Is your home future proofed? Essential energy strategies for long-term savings
With the UK government actively promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in homes through The Future Homes Standard. It poses the question: is your home ready for a greener, more energy efficient future? The Future Homes Standard is set to be...
2025: The Year of the Heat Pump?
As the UK accelerates its journey towards net-zero emissions, heat pumps are emerging as a pivotal solution for sustainable home heating. With escalating energy costs, enhanced government incentives and significant technological advancements, 2025 is shaping up...
The Rise of Solar Energy: Powering a more efficient future!
Solar energy is no longer just a futuristic idea, it’s practical and a cost-effective solution that’s transforming how we power our homes and businesses. With energy price hikes, more people are turning to solar for a more affordable and energy efficient future. ...
What’s causing heat loss in your home?
The problem with heat loss If heat is not retained in the home, heating sources must work harder and run for longer, to ensurethat the property stays at the right temperature. As these heat sources require fuel to operate,energy payments will be higher, due to more...
Why install Solar Panels?
How do Solar Panels work? Solar panels have photovoltaic cells in them, these help to absorb sunlight generating a directcurrent (DC). Invertor technology is used to convert the DC current into alternating current AC,which can then be distributed through the home from...
Landlords and ECO
How landlords can upgrade a properties energy efficiency rating in the most cost-effective way Why landlords need to increase energy efficiency As a landlord there are a number of reasons you may need to increase the energy efficiency of a rental property. ...
EPC & Property value
Although the EPC rating of a property does not directly correlate to it’s value, it’s fair to say one maybe more inclined to purchase a property, that holds a good energy rating. It is also a legalrequirement to have an EPC, on a property that is being rented or...
Benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump heating system
What is an Air Source Heat Pump?An air source heat pump is a heating system that works by transferring heat from outside air intoheated water which can be distributed around your home using radiatorsto increase the temperature of your home. This method of...
