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The price of refuelling electric vehicles in Australia is rising as electricity price soars

Electric Vehicles

The price of refuelling electric vehicles in Australia is rising, with a third provider lifting the cost of some public chargers in response to soaring electricity prices. Chargefox, which operates the largest electric vehicle-charging network in Australia, has revealed plans to raise the cost...

Jennifer Dudley-nicholson 22 Mar 2023

Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes?

Aerogel Insulation

It has insulated components on rovers sent to Mars, extracted toxic contaminants from water, some even speculate that the US military has put it inside nuclear warheads. But it could be just the thing for your bay windows. Aerogel is often described as the most effective insulating material known to science...

Chris Baraniuk 10 March 2023

How Heat Pumps Work

Heat Pumps

When you think about cooling a hot building, you probably don't think of heat pumps. In fact, you likely think of using an air conditioner instead. But as it turns out, a heat pump can both heat and cool, and in some applications, it's preferred to separate heating and cooling systems...

Laura Cowan & Talon Homer 28 Jan 2022

How to Spot and Stop Condensation Occurring in you Loft

Loft Ventilation

Condensation in a loft can cause serious issues such and damp, mould and even rotting timbers. If left untreated this can result in structural damage. We explain the importance of loft ventilation in the loft space and how you can increase the ventilation to stop the moist air condensing in your loft...

EPCNI Team 25 Mar 2023

Why Blown Bead Cavity Wall Insulation?

Wall Insulation

Installing blown bead cavity wall insulation will meet and exceed Part L of the Building Regulations effective in October 2010. Blown bead cavity wall insulation has a Lambda value of 0.032 to 0.033 and a 0.27 W/m2K U value or better is achievable when filling 85 to 100mm cavities...

EPCNI Team 25 Mar 2023

Energy bills: Let people remove prepayment meters, charity says

Energy Bills

A leading charity has called for an amnesty on prepayment meters that would allow people to get them removed from their homes. Age UK said homes on prepayment meters pay more for gas and electricity than those on direct debit and risk energy being cut off due to a lack of cash...

Colletta Smith & Dearbail Jordan 7 March 2023