Category: Renewables

Renewables

Heat pumps – how they can save you more

Why now is the right time to make the switch!  Moving away from traditional gas or oil boilers to an air source heat pump might seem daunting initially, but they offer many positives that homeowners should be aware of: By capturing the outside air, they generate renewable energy to heat your home. Working in temperatures […]

Read

Company News, Renewables

Harborough Big Green Week 2022

Lewington’s were proud to support Harborough’s Big Green Week 2022, the UK’s biggest call for action on climate change. This annual event highlights and celebrates community action across the nation to tackle climate change and protect nature. On 1st October we attended ‘Great Big Green Saturday’ on The Square to discuss the benefits of Renewable […]

Read

Blog, Industry News, Renewables

0% VAT announced for energy-saving materials – find out how you could save money and energy

As the government looks to reduce carbon emissions and meet its climate change targets, it has announced VAT cuts on a range of energy-saving materials. The hope is that by making these products more affordable, more people will be encouraged to install them in their properties, which will help reduce energy consumption and ultimately help […]

Read
Funding for renewables

Blog, Industry News, Renewables

There has never been a better time to invest in a Renewable Energy Heating System!

There has never been a better time to invest in a Renewable Energy Heating System! As part of targets to reduce UK carbon emissions, the UK Government frequently offers grants and incentive schemes designed to support and encourage domestic properties to move to renewable heating. The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is currently active and […]

Read

Blog, Renewables

Is a heat pump right for me?

With the push to reach the UK’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the resulting new grants for renewable energy systems for UK homes, there is no doubt you will have heard of heat pumps by now. They are set to play a huge part in reducing carbon emissions, so it’s worth […]

Read
person changing boiler settings

Blog, Industry News, Renewables

The future of home heating

The future of home heating You may have seen various headlines about the future of home heating, some claiming gas boilers will be banned by 2025, while others state any changes will only affect new builds. The large variety of claims makes it difficult to figure out the truth, so to make it simple, we’ve […]

Read

Blog, Renewables

The benefits of air source heat pumps

Air source heat pumps are an increasingly popular solution for heating the home. Here’s why… What is an air source heat pump? Air source heat pumps capture heat from the air outside to heat your water and home. They can extract heat from the air in temperatures as low as -15°C, meaning they work efficiently […]

Read

You're in Safe Hands