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How Much Do LED Lights Save?
An LED (or light-emitting diode) is a semiconductor device that illuminates and produces visible light when electrical current passes through it. But the way in which it uses electricity is largely different when comparing to a normal household light. When...
The Energy Technology List: Everything You Need To Know
The ETL (or Energy Technology Product List, ETPL) is a government list of energy-efficient products that are being recommended to further improve the planet, moving away from traditional solutions. In order for a product to be listed, it must meet the ETL’s robust...
Keeping Safe In The Bathroom: Key Do’s and Don’ts
It is a well-known fact that water is an efficient carrier of electricity, but, as I’m sure you know, if the two mix, the results can be disastrous, especailly in rooms such as the bathroom, kitchen or even the garden! The bathroom is therefore known as the most...
Reasons Why You Need An Electrical Inspection/Testing Report
Day-to-day, we use A LOT of appliances that require the use of electricity. Just this morning alone, you’ve probably used a phone charger, alarm clock, TV, computer, fridge…etc. All of these are necessities that we rely on to live our normal lives, all of which...
How To Keep Safe With Your Electrics Around The Home
When it comes to electrics, there are many common problems that can occur in any room around the home. Many of these issues can be safely seen as non-dangerous and can be fixed immediately through simple instructions or actions. Some however, can be seen as...
Cost-of-living crisis: Why making the switch to energy saving methods today is more important than ever…
The cost-of-living crisis that has recently hit the UK is making many people feel as if they’ve suddenly lost control of their finances. Gas and Electric bills have soared, meaning people are having to budget their outgoings more efficiently than ever. With this,...
How To Save Electricity Around The Home
According to Ofgem, the industry regulator for heating and power, the average household spends around £1200 every year on gas and electricity. And yet, this figure will only increase going forward due to national inflation across the UK. That makes energy one of...
5 reasons to make the move to Electric!
As the UK works towards net zero by 2050, in April 2022, steps are already being taken in many different ways, with the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) reforming their current plan, encouraging people to make this switch to more carbon neutral energy....
The Rise in Smart Home Installations
As technology continues to improve and new, more sustainable products are becoming widely available, the rise in smart home installations continues to grow at speed. There are many contributing factors to the increase in growth of the market sector: Covid-19...