Heat loss through windows
Tremendous amounts of heat are lost through windows. Find out how the right windows, thermal curtains and pelmets can make your heating more efficient.
Fundamentally,...
Which heaters are most energy efficient?
There are many different types of heaters, and many different sorts of fuels you can use to heat your home. Find out how each...
Energy efficient heating
Different heaters produce different levels and types of heat, but they also consume different types of fuels. A good heating setup can cost very...
Types of central heating
Central heating systems are often the most economical way to heat various different parts of your house at once, especially in areas that require...
MEPS labels and ratings for air conditioners
Air conditioners come with labels these days that indicate how efficiently they're able to cool (and to heat, if they're reverse-cycle models). Find out...
Which cooling systems are most efficient?
If you need to artificially cool your home, it's well worth considering how much that'll cost, and what kinds of options you have. Air...
Cooling performance considerations
Finding the right cooling systems for your home is all about how your house is designed, how efficient you want it to be, where...
Energy efficient cooling
Energy efficiency is a genuine and serious concern when it comes to cooling. Some systems use far more than others - find out what's...
How to calculate heating and cooling costs
Heating and cooling can be very expensive, and knowing what you're paying to use your heaters and air conditioners is a good way to...
What is passive design?
Ever noticed that some houses are cooler or warmer than others without relying heavily on powered cooling or heating devices? This usually comes down...