December 6, 2024In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are batteries worth it for photovoltaic (PV) panels, and what is…
January 24, 2023If you're thinking of installing an air to water heat pump, find out what your options are what to look…
August 19, 2022These days, we have become increasingly reliant on mechanised systems to help bring comfort into our homes, but how much…
August 19, 2022The pandemic has focused self-builders’ minds on the already popular topic of going off grid, meaning no electricity, gas, water…
June 30, 2022The new building regulations came into force on June 30, 2022. Patrick Waterfield shares what you need to know.
May 17, 2022The NI Assembly’s Path to Net Zero Carbon is paving the way for a new set of building regulations that…
September 13, 2021An energy efficient home is built to be well insulated, airtight and ideally, environmentally friendly. Here's what you need to…
March 23, 2021An overview of how they work plus why changes to the energy requirements of the NI building regulations could still…
April 18, 2020Advances in electric vehicle (EV) technology and battery storage are encouraging but we’re a good deal away from a widescale…
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