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Posted on December 27, 2020December 28, 2020 by Phil Beardmore

Birmingham based energy expert Phil Beardmore invites you to come and see the remarkable energy efficiency improvements that have taken place at his house. Warts and all! The house is part of Balsall Heath Housing Cooperative, a small resident-controlled coop with 77 homes in the B12 and B13 areas of Birmingham […]

Mar

In order to put external wall insulation on my 1905 house, it has been necessary to extend the roofline and replace soffits and fascias. I knew that sparrows had nested here because they used to wake my youngest daughter up with their singing! But when the work started you could clearly see where […]

Feb

How often do you change the way you use your heating and hot water controls? Over the years I have experimented quite a lot, adjusting flow temperatures, room thermostats, and thermostatic radiator valves regularly, often multiple times a day. This is time-consuming and some of my radiator valves are in awkward spots. Hence my […]

Jan

I have tried a new draught-proofing system on the two external doors in my house. The back door dates from the early 1980s, it is approximately two-thirds wood and one-third single glazed glass. The draught-proofing is called Seal n Save and it seemed a very attractive proposition on their website. As soon as […]

Dec

On behalf of the Good Work Coop, Claire Campbell and I recently undertook an evaluation of the impact of energy saving measures in the B12 area of Birmingham, commissioned by MECC Trust. Our report highlights the limitations of publicly funded energy saving schemes in Balsall Heath in recent years. As a resident of B12 […]

Dec

Radiator shelves are a quick and effective way to make your home feel warmer. They help the circulation of convected heat from your radiators around the room. They will only save you a few pounds a year in heating bills, but they make the home feel warmer. They also look quite pretty and you […]

Nov

Third sector organisations in Brum can receive subsidised support from me to develop strategies to mitigate their climate impact! Prices now reduced to only £250 (normally £1,000), thanks to the financial support of Barrow Cadbury Trust. Click here to register your interest with Barrow Cadbury Trust. This takes you to a form […]

Oct

Twenty-five years of giving energy saving advice have taught me that the most important tool in an energy advisor’s toolkit is their ability to give agency to the person receiving advice, so they can make informed decisions about their building in a psychologically safe space. I don’t believe that gadgets are a substitute […]