As the living expenses continue to grow for households across Greater Britain, rising energy prices have a great impact on those with lower incomes. Of those who reported a rising cost of living to the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN) in January 2022, 79% cited higher gas and electricity bills as a cause. The use of heating…
Wondering how you can winter-proof your home during the cold months? There are several steps you can take to prevent heat loss and keep your house comfortable during the cold month of February. From pipe insulation to draught-proofing, there are a wide range of options that are both affordable and convenient to match your unique…
The holiday season is fast approaching and that’s when the inevitable happens: a sudden drop in temperatures and a rise in our utility bills costs as we rely more and more on our home heating to keep us warm. A standard gas and electricity bill is expected to climb to an average of £1,250 a…
The most terrifying night of the year is almost here and from haunted houses, carving pumpkins to trick-or-treating, Halloween has a lot in store. However, we’re not here to spook you. In fact, such celebrations can put a strain on your finances and leave you with high energy bills at the end of the month….
Thermal Imaging is a maintenance strategy used to scan electrical objects for internal deterioration or any abnormalities. Contrary to popular belief, thermal imaging has proven valuable for a wide range of applications and across diverse industries, especially within the security domain. Whether you have a small business or a large organisation, thermal imaging can identify…
Do you want to revitalise your business, enhance your workplace wellbeing and inject some personality into your office design? Say no more! With more and more businesses taking a hybrid approach and returning to the office, it’s important to have a designated space that is welcoming, eco-friendly and it fosters a strong sense of collaboration…
Do you want to make your home smarter and your life easier? We thought so! Smart home technology is the latest trend in home renovations that allows you to control your home environment with the touch of a button or through voice recognition. As a leading electrical installer in Manchester, we can provide you with the…
We’re all conscious of the need to be a little bit greener, even if it’s just in small ways. Saving money and saving the planet – It just makes sense, doesn’t it? More so than ever in this time of climate crisis, the value of renewable energy is soaring. In a world where common commodities…
Last month we took a look at some of the solar powered gadgets you may want to try incorporating into your lifestyle, from phone chargers to backpacks there was something for everyone to try. This month as we head into the summer months, we’re looking at some solar powered gadgets to make you savings in…
Following the discontinuation of the Feed-in Tariff the Smart Export Guarantee was created in January 2020 to fill the hole the tariff left behind, to ensure ‘small-scale generators’ (domestic homes with solar panels) are paid for the renewable electricity they export to the grid. However, instead of being based on payments from the government like…
It’s been reported that by 2030, those living and working in the North West will be a quarter more dependent on the electricity network due to their shift towards more sustainable technologies. Whilst it is predicted the demand for electricity in the short term is due to decrease as people become more energy efficient, in…
Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a Day for the world to come together, and put the planet first. Did you know the average UK household creates over a tonne…
As the month of March approaches and therefore the new car registration, will we see more of the new plate on the roads? And how many will be GREEN? The Government gave the green light back in December and the plates won’t be fully green, but instead expect to see them feature a green strip…
Many of you may not know that the first electric vehicle actually dated back as early as the 1800’s, however what seems like it’s been a slow adoption has sped up rapidly over the last year. The electric car market is growing quickly, with more than 164,100 pure-electric cars on UK roads at the end…
It’s the biggest holiday of the year, however did you know that us Brits bin around 108 million rolls of wrapping paper every Christmas? Not only this but food waste and plastic packaging from gifts and toys also contribute to the increase in waste over this period. By making small changes over the festive period,…
Although typically an American holiday, Halloween is certainly getting bigger year on year here in the UK. In fact, recent research states that consumers in the UK alone spend over £472 million on Halloween products a year. With so many choosing to get involved with the spooky celebrations, it’s no wonder Halloween has a pretty…
Here at Griff, we’re big believers in living more of a sustainable life, from small life changes like recycling to more significant home changes like investing in solar power. For many of us scrolling Instagram is a daily occurrence, so we thought we’d share four sustainable living accounts that you can follow and try and…
This month marks the annual movement, Plastic Free July, where millions of people are encouraged or trying to move towards more plastic free living so we can have cleaner streets, oceans and environments. With the 2019 initiative encouraging an estimated 250 million people across the globe taking part in 117 countries, 2020 is aiming for…
As a Manchester-based business, we like to make sure we’re immersed in the latest goings-on in our local community. One area of the community we’ve taken a keen interest towards in recent times is Manchester’s plans in relation to tackling the climate emergency, more specifically the recently announced Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan. What’s the…
If you’ve read any of our earlier blogs, you’ll already be aware of our love for solar power and our tendency to talk about its benefits at pretty much every opportunity we get, and it looks like we’re not alone. National Solar Appreciation Day falls on the second Friday of March, which this year means…
Payments for surplus power exported to the grid confirmed stopping in March 2019. The long overdue Call for Evidence on the future policy framework for small and medium scale renewables has finally been published. Key aspects put forward which the STA believe must be clarified urgently are; Maintaining the export payments for surplus power exported…
The UK’s large scale battery storage installations have reached 100MW of capacity. This was made up of around 50 individual sites. Most of them larger than 250kW. Of the 100MW nearly 60% of capacity added in 2017 came from batteries related to renewable and non-renewable What can we expect in the coming months? In the…
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