Tabitha Whiting
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The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen
The National Register of Tradeswomen is a not-for-profit project set up to ensure that vulnerable householders who would feel safer working with tradeswomen are easily able to find them. “Women are scared to allow tradesmen into their home, not only out of

A guide to home ventilation
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve

A guide to LED lighting
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve

A guide to installing solar panels
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve

A guide to installing heating controls
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve

UK government releases Energy White Paper
The UK government has released it’s Energy White Paper, expanding on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recently announced Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and sets out the steps needed to cut emissions from industry, transport and

A guide to double and triple glazing your windows
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve

Retrofitting an end-of-terrace family home in east Oxford
We recently completed work on retrofitting an end-of-terrace family home in east Oxford, helping ensure that every room in the home was comfortable, and cutting carbon emissions for the family. In this post we’ll give a summary of the work, but you can

A guide to draught-proofing
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve

In-depth Q&A: Does the world need hydrogen to solve climate change?
Today Carbon Brief published an in-depth article and Q&A on the role of hydrogen in the energy system with several energy experts, including Cosy Homes Oxfordshire client Dr Jan

Government announces successful local authority Green Homes Grant delivery bids
Today the UK Government announced the local authorities whose bids for funding to deliver the Green Homes Grant have been successful. This is regarding the £500 million of funding which was announced in August 2020 as part of the wider Green Homes Grant

A guide to floor insulation
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit measures’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – reducing energy usage to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, and improve