When you run a business, a high energy bill can be very worrying. According to the FSB, since February 2021, gas costs for small businesses have increased by 424%, whilst electricity has gone up by 349%. Office buildings are filled with computers, printers, scanners, lights, heating, and even kettles and microwaves – all this electricity…
Category Archives: Energy
Why Choose Falcon Energy As Your Energy Conservation Consultant
Businesses and homeowners are becoming increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, and are continuously looking for ways to conserve energy usage, reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in domestic and commercial buildings. Whether you’re a developer building a new housing estate, a homeowner wanting to extend or a landlord seeking to improve the energy…
Energy Saving Tips For When You’re Working From Home
Working from home has become the norm for a lot of people across the UK, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent statistics show that in April 2020, 46.6% of people that were employed in the UK did at least some work at home. With the UK in another lockdown at the beginning of 2021, lots…
5 Energy Saving Tips For Restaurants
According to research, restaurants are one of the worst offenders when it comes to energy usage, with the average restaurant using around five to seven times more energy per square foot than any other commercial buildings. A lot of this is due to lighting and equipment that needs to be in use for long periods…
How To Plan A Sustainable New Build
When it comes to new home development, sustainability, energy efficiency and eco friendly housing is now one of the most important factors to home buyers. With homes being the cause of a large proportion of carbon emissions, the government is introducing even more schemes to ensure that new build homes are as environmentally friendly and…
How To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Your Home
With climate change becoming a more prominent issue that is being discussed around the world and the UK government putting in place measures to reduce carbon emissions, assessing your carbon footprint is extremely important. Homes are some of the worst offenders for producing harmful emissions that contribute to climate change, so doing your bit to…
What Temperature Is Best For Your Home?
The best temperature for your home is very subjective and can differ based on a range of metrics, such as how efficient your home is, how big it is and the age of the people living there. However, to help you understand the most efficient way to heat your home and the recommended ideal temperature…
How We Work With Developers: From A Single Build To A New Town
When working on a new build construction, there are a lot of elements that need to be considered in order for the build to meet legal requirements. In regards to energy, Building Regulations require SAP calculations and EPC certificates to be provided. At Falcon Energy we are experts in energy conservation and have worked across…
All You Need to Know About Green Mortgages
In July, the Government has announced plans to work with mortgage lenders to develop ‘green mortgages’ for those who are looking to purchase homes. Here, we go into detail about exactly what a green mortgage is, when you can expect to see them introduced and the benefits of having one over a typical mortgage, What…
What Are SAP Calculations? A Beginner’s Guide
When undertaking a new build construction of properties or an extension on your home, there are a lot of things you need to consider to ensure your building is compliant with all current Building Regulations. One of the most important considerations for your property development is a SAP calculation (Standard Assessment Procedure). If you’re not…