The Eco Scheme Blog

Causes of Heat Loss within the 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...