February 20th, 2025
The Government has stated that electric heat pumps, powered by a decarbonised electricity grid, are its ‘preferred mass-market solution’ for zero-carbon home heating in the UK. Accordingly, the next edition of Part L…
February 13th, 2025
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are Government regulations aimed at improving energy efficiency in privately rented properties. Since 2018, MEES have applied to new tenancies in the…
January 29th, 2025
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, misinformation about EV charging and home chargepoints continues to spread. This article dispels some common myths about EV charging. Myth 1: My Home’s Electrical System Can’t…
December 11th, 2024
Samuel Lott, BSc (Hons) MSc, Data Consultant (Energy), SavaDr Neil Cutland MInstP, Special Projects Director, Sava In this article, Sam Lott and Neil Cutland explain the fundamentals of Passivhaus. This article is an…
December 9th, 2024
Nuclear energy sparks intense debate with supporters lauding its potential and detractors raising safety and environmental concerns. This article aims to dispel common myths about nuclear power, highlight its strengths, and examine its…
August 29th, 2024
Great British Energy (GBE) is the newly established, publicly owned UK company dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean and renewable energy. Launched by the new Labour government, GBE aims to enhance energy…
May 14th, 2024
Can hydrogen help the UK to decarbonise domestic space heating? Authors: Johnnie Leather, Public Policy Researcher, MA Social and Public PolicyDr Neil G Cutland, MInstP, Consultancy Director, Sava Hydrogen is the most abundant…
May 14th, 2024
Are we taking the risk of flooding seriously enough? Author: Hilary Grayson BSc EST MAN (Hons), Director, Sava Proximity to rivers and watercourses can pose certain risks to buildings, particularly in times of…
February 21st, 2024
On 13th of December 2023, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) disclosed its eagerly awaited consultation on the Future Homes Standard (FHS), a pivotal update to the energy efficiency standards…
February 13th, 2024
As solar photovoltaic (PV) panels gain popularity as a sustainable energy solution for homes, it’s natural for potential buyers and other industry professionals to have questions about their functionality and benefits. This article…