Energy saving guides for your home

How to reduce a heat-pump home's electricity use: night tariffs, ventilation, building envelope and consumption tracking.

Night tariffs and the heat pump — how to benefitHow to use night and low exchange-price hours with a heat pump: hot water timing, storage and a realistic saving.
Tracking and comparing electricity consumptionHow to measure and compare heat pump consumption: degree days, kWh/m², a dedicated meter and a monthly table.
Ventilation and heat recovery in heating costHow much of the heating cost goes to ventilation? Heat recovery efficiency, filters and balanced airflow.
The building envelope: where heat actually escapesAttic, air leaks, windows and foundation: where heat escapes in a home and which fixes pay off fastest.
Smart use of an air-to-air heat pumpHow to get the most out of an air-to-air heat pump in winter: steady mode, fan speed, air distribution and setpoint.