PM recommits UK to net zero by 2050
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak laid out plans on Wednesday 20th September, for the UK to reach net zero by 2050, whilst making the transition easier and less of a financial burden for British families. We are awaiting more details of when these changes will take …
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Broadland homeowners eligible for 0% interest loans for energy efficiency improvements
Broadland homeowners are eligible to apply for an energy efficient 0% interest loans of up to £5,ooo over 3 years, as part of the Broadland Sustainable Homes Scheme. The loans are available for a range of domestic energy efficiency, renewable energy systems and carbon reduction …
Green Mortgages now being offered by Mortgage Lenders
Financial institutions are starting to make “green mortgages” available, this is brilliant news and will make it easier for homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. Green mortgages, also known as energy-efficient mortgages (EEMs) or eco-mortgages, are home loans specifically designed to encourage energy …
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If the UK produced more electricity than we used in 2022, why are we paying so much?
For the first time in 44 years, the UK became a net exporter of electricity and sold 10 TWh of electricity to France. (1) While we generate more electricity than we use the cost of the electricity to the end consumer is now higher than …
An installer view on challenges in the domestic heat pump market
Our Commercial Director, Louise Howlett recently wrote to one of our trade press magazines PHAM News after being asked for input for their heat pump focus edition. At R A Brown we are passionate about renewable heating and heat pumps in particular, having been one …
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
We are pleased to hear about the creation of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, announced by the Prime Minister yesterday. There is an urgent need to develop energy security for the UK and this in turn will support the UK to install …
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How supply chain disruptions are extending heat pump waiting times, but why it’s worth the wait
Our waiting list for air source heat pumps is growing longer as a result of the current supply chain issues across the UK. Despite our best efforts, we are struggling to keep up with the demand and so our waiting times to receive these heat …
Zero VAT & Government grants available for renewable heating installations
With all the changes to the prices of gas and electricity rising in recent months people are looking at ways to save money, including alternative heating solutions. Air and ground source heat pumps are low carbon heating systems and new installations are being supported through …
