NIBE launches NIBE Home, expanding into direct-to-consumer heat pump installation

NIBE Energy Systems Limited has launched NIBE Home, a new direct-to-consumer installation service that brings the entire heat pump journey under one roof, marking a significant step in the company’s UK growth and in simplifying the adoption of low-carbon home [...]

Planning a Spring Self-Build Project? Start Smart

Spring is one of the most popular times to start a self-build, renovation or conversion project. Better weather, longer days and improved ground conditions all help work progress smoothly. But a successful build does not start on site. It starts [...]

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The [...]

Retrofit revolution: Making homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run

The ‘Retrofit Zone’ is a brand-new free resource at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. This new permanent exhibit is helping homeowners navigate solutions to increase their property's energy-efficiency, value, and most importantly, their quality of life. “Retrofit is [...]

Home Is Where the Hearth Is: New Research Reveals the Power of Ambience in British Homes

From cosy living rooms to the ritual of lighting a fire, creating the right atmosphere is central to how we live, relax and connect at home Autumn has officially begun and for many Brits that means one thing: time to [...]

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