Comments for Home Energy Saving & Renewable Energy Blog, News & Reviews http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog Housing Energy Advisor – renewables including solar panels, wind turbines, green gadgets & products with insights, reviews & array of energy saving tools. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:24:15 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Loft insulation – Filling the Void by Andy Holland http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/loft-insulation-filling-the-void-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1036 Andy Holland Sat, 05 May 2012 09:24:15 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=132#comment-1036 Loft & cavity wall insulation is a really simple no brainier, minimum outlay to make the house a lot more comfortable and allow it to stay warm longer Loft & cavity wall insulation is a really simple no brainier, minimum outlay to make the house a lot more comfortable and allow it to stay warm longer

]]> Comment on Do I Need Planning Permission For Installing Solar Roof Panels? by Jim http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/planning-permission-for-installing-solar-roof-panels-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 Jim Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:42:22 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=445#comment-1028 People are opting for Solar PV; in many cases, because Energy prices have rocketed and out of control; many of these same energy companies are; wait for it, how has this been allowed to happen.....Foreign owned. I blame the government(s) for allowing foreign firms to buy up Britain; in effect; blackmailing us all and imposing continuously increasing energy charges; It's called GREED, that now contribute to a state of austerity; hard times for most people. When you consider that a few thousands pounds in the building society is earning you around 4 percent interest; and if you are not relying on that account; then Solar now is a good return and investment. Unfortunately for all of us; while these foreign shareholder controlled energy firms who have to make a good profit control Britian's energy needs, we are all treading water trying not to sink as; inevitably, energy prices will continue to rise out of control while the government goes off on anothter tangent that is politically correct for them at a time to suit them all. Now is a good time to go Solar; both as an investment and to ease the ever increasing energy charges to come. People are opting for Solar PV; in many cases, because Energy prices have rocketed and out of control; many of these same energy companies are; wait for it, how has this been allowed to happen…..Foreign owned. I blame the government(s) for allowing foreign firms to buy up Britain; in effect; blackmailing us all and imposing continuously increasing energy charges; It’s called GREED, that now contribute to a state of austerity; hard times for most people. When you consider that a few thousands pounds in the building society is earning you around 4 percent interest; and if you are not relying on that account; then Solar now is a good return and investment. Unfortunately for all of us; while these foreign shareholder controlled energy firms who have to make a good profit control Britian’s energy needs, we are all treading water trying not to sink as; inevitably, energy prices will continue to rise out of control while the government goes off on anothter tangent that is politically correct for them at a time to suit them all. Now is a good time to go Solar; both as an investment and to ease the ever increasing energy charges to come.

]]> Comment on Do I Need Planning Permission For Installing Solar Roof Panels? by Jim http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/planning-permission-for-installing-solar-roof-panels-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Jim Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:30:05 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=445#comment-1027 I live on the borderline between two local authorities; Solar PV, a mystery it seems. One council does not seem to know much about Solar PV and suggests that a letter is sent to them at a cost of £120- to find out about permissions. 37The other council has a charge listing of: Planning charge for PV £170- includes inspection. Total Full Plans charge for PV £170-. Building Notice charge for PV £150- ALL plus 20 percent VAT. I live on the borderline between two local authorities; Solar PV, a mystery it seems. One council does not seem to know much about Solar PV and suggests that a letter is sent to them at a cost of £120- to find out about permissions.

37The other council has a charge listing of: Planning charge for PV £170- includes inspection. Total Full Plans charge for PV £170-. Building Notice charge for PV £150- ALL plus 20 percent VAT.

]]> Comment on Do I Need Planning Permission For Installing Solar Roof Panels? by Jim http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/planning-permission-for-installing-solar-roof-panels-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1026 Jim Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:22:29 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=445#comment-1026 I guess that the government is pushing solar energy and allowing the councils to become "Budget Airlines" pleasing themselves what and how to charge, to make up for their ongoing financial losses imposed by the same said government(s) who are pressurising councils to become more efficient. Councils across the land each year are receiving less in government aid and; hence annually are having to cutback and find any means of recovering themselves financially. In fact, the green eco thing is a con; it is necessary, but government money; taxpayer's money does not appear to have been spent in the right areas; Wind Turbines, for example; now not so good as they thought; millions of pounds; as usual wasted. This present government tells us all it is going to cutback on red tape and regulations; the nation is still waiting; nothing definate; always grey; as usual; it's politics and can change with the weather. It is time that; in plain English, that we all knew exactly what is required by law to fit Solar Panels. I guess that the government is pushing solar energy and allowing the councils to become “Budget Airlines” pleasing themselves what and how to charge, to make up for their ongoing financial losses imposed by the same said government(s) who are pressurising councils to become more efficient. Councils across the land each year are receiving less in government aid and; hence annually are having to cutback and find any means of recovering themselves financially. In fact, the green eco thing is a con; it is necessary, but government money; taxpayer’s money does not appear to have been spent in the right areas; Wind Turbines, for example; now not so good as they thought; millions of pounds; as usual wasted. This present government tells us all it is going to cutback on red tape and regulations; the nation is still waiting; nothing definate; always grey; as usual; it’s politics and can change with the weather. It is time that; in plain English, that we all knew exactly what is required by law to fit Solar Panels.

]]> Comment on Do I Need Planning Permission For Installing Solar Roof Panels? by Jim http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/planning-permission-for-installing-solar-roof-panels-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Jim Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:14:28 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=445#comment-1025 So.....what are the exact requirements in law to fit PV on a domestic building. So…..what are the exact requirements in law to fit PV on a domestic building.

]]> Comment on Guide to Solar Photovoltaic and the Feed-In Tariff by Solar PV Rent a Roof Scheme, Mortgage Consideration http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/fact-sheet-solar-pv-photovoltaic-fit-tariff/comment-page-1/#comment-1020 Solar PV Rent a Roof Scheme, Mortgage Consideration Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:23:18 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=1015#comment-1020 [...] feed-in-tariff scheme, designed to boost the domestic scale renewable energy generation market, those who install solar [...] [...] feed-in-tariff scheme, designed to boost the domestic scale renewable energy generation market, those who install solar [...]

]]> Comment on Installing Solar Panels at Your Home by steve Brown http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/install-solar-panels-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1018 steve Brown Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:03:14 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=310#comment-1018 This is a really good article and goes into great detail. Very often the installation costs and payback are not accurate especially if read from installers or manufacturers site. This is a really good article and goes into great detail. Very often the installation costs and payback are not accurate especially if read from installers or manufacturers site.

]]> Comment on Greenest Government Ever? Sorry Mr Cameron but do we look Green?! by Solid Wall Insulation http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/greenest-government-ever-sorry-mr-cameron-but-do-we-look-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1017 Solid Wall Insulation Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:10:14 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-1017 Greenest government ever it certainly is not, it's been quite a disappointment, but I suppose we can take positive that the Green Deal will at least get more members of the public awareness of home insulation and solar FiT Greenest government ever it certainly is not, it’s been quite a disappointment, but I suppose we can take positive that the Green Deal will at least get more members of the public awareness of home insulation and solar FiT

]]> Comment on Easy tips to reduce your power bills by AirAudit http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/easy-tips-to-cut-your-utility-bills/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 AirAudit Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:08:49 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=1338#comment-1015 Nice post ! Important tips regarding Power Saving. Use a “smart” power strip to automatically shut off devices when you aren’t using them. Even when you have turned off a computer monitor or TV, the device uses power – even in standby mode. Amazingly this will keep you from wasting $30+ per year. Nice post ! Important tips regarding Power Saving. Use a “smart” power strip to automatically shut off devices when you aren’t using them. Even when you have turned off a computer monitor or TV, the device uses power – even in standby mode. Amazingly this will keep you from wasting $30+ per year.

]]> Comment on Installing a Ground Source Heat Pump by Nanya http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/install-ground-source-heat-pumps-123/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Nanya Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:54:11 +0000 http://www.housingenergyadvisor.com/blog/?p=335#comment-1009 Awesome tutorial for the newbies who don't understand much about heat pumps... actually in other countries outside UK, you do require installation permit :) Awesome tutorial for the newbies who don’t understand much about heat pumps… actually in other countries outside UK, you do require installation permit :)

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