Environmentally friendly is no longer a buzzword, it’s now a way of life. We all know buildings need to be more environmentally friendly and air tightness has been introduced to help reach this goal. Air tightness testing ensures there is no uncontrolled airflow, air leakage or unwanted drafts in a property. These leaks and drafts…
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Three things you never knew about renewable energy
Here at Falcon Energy we are passionate about renewable energy and as energy conservation consultants we know a great deal about renewables. We thought this month we’d share with you three things that you might not know about this fascinating subject. Solar panels in space Did you know the International Space Station is powered by…
Solar power
World leaders are focusing on more environmentally friendly and sustainable power as it produces clean energy without generating pollution and waste whilst using natural resources. So you may have seen the sun reflecting off solar panels in the fields as you drive around the UK as the country expands the amount of energy it generates…
Why Landlords need EPC’s
If you’re a landlord in the UK, it’s now law that you have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) showing how eco-friendly your property is on a scale of A to G (A being the most energy efficient). It is estimated that buildings account for 43% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions and the Government wants…