In terms of environmental protection, solar power is often the go-to solution for people who want to reduce their negative impact on the planet. Whether it’s the lack of maintenance, the huge reduction in greenhouse gasses and harmful emissions, the potential reduction of pollution, or the fact that solar energy is fully renewable – the…
As another year – or even decade – draws to a close, many of us will begin to reflect on the year we’ve had and also start to make plans for the next one. What will we do differently? What changes do we want to make for next year? What with the ongoing issue of…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but whilst our trees may be greener than a 100 dollar note, the fact is that between decorations, deliveries, Christmas films and travel, the holiday season tallies up as quite the energy consumer. Now we’re no scrooges here at Griff, so we’ve put together a few…
Electric vehicle (EV) owners have long been accustomed to the inexpensive costs associated with running their car of choice, but one question we often receive from prospective owners is along the lines of charging costs – Are charging stations free to use? To put it simply, the short answer is this: Not always. Whilst true…
There’s no doubt about it, winter is well and truly on its way. The phrase “just put a jumper on” will soon be a distant memory, as will the sight of those beautiful autumnal leaves as you walk down the road. Unfortunately, colder nights are coming so what do you need to do? You guessed…
Being a landlord can be a stressful job at the best of times. Maintenance problems, unpaid rent and just nightmare tenants in general are all problems that must be dealt with on a regular basis, and sometimes it can be difficult to decide on what to prioritise. One area which it is always vital for…
Most people in the modern world will now have a good idea, or certainly be aware of the existence of Electric Cars (EVs) and some of their benefits. But have you ever wondered how it all began? This may come as a surprise to some, but the origins of the EV actually date all the…
As regular readers of our blogs will be well aware, here at Griff we are big proponents of the environmental benefits of switching to an Electric Car (EV). A recent survey conducted by The Northwestern University in the US has shown that even when electricity in EVs is produced by combustion sources, the effect on…
Electrical issues are one of the key areas you must always keep on top of in the home. As one of the major causes of UK house fires, it is imperative that you keep a watchful eye out for any signs you may encounter. Here at Griff Services, our team of electrical technicians have put…
Climate change is a subject that everyone seems to hold an opinion on. Some people think we should be doing a lot more as a society to prevent it, some people believe that we’re almost past the point of being able to do anything about it, and some people deny that it even exists. Whatever…
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