Energy Price Changes Upcoming In April

Energy consumers in the UK should be aware of price changes set to take effect in April 2023. Several energy suppliers, including British Gas, EDF Energy, and ScottishPower, have announced increases in their standard variable tariffs. These price changes are largely driven by rising wholesale energy costs and the need to invest in renewable energy…

Energy Trends 2023

Statistics say that global energy consumption will grow by 1.3% in 2023, amidst a stagnating economy and raised energy prices. Alongside this consumption, 2023 is expected to produce a number of energy trends, from continuing growth in the renewable energy industry to the further use of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Here we discuss each…

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Future Homes Standard: What You Need To Know

The UK government has introduced updated building regulations for new homes in England that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. These regulations, which took effect in 2022, mandate that new homes meet higher energy efficiency standards and reduce carbon emissions by at least 31% compared to previous regulations. This marks the first step towards the…

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Top 10 Energy Saving Tips for Office Buildings

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…

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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…

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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…

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5 Energy Saving Tips For Restaurants

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 of time, leading…

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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…

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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…

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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…