Small Changes, Big Impact: How to Be More Eco-Friendly at Home

Making your home more eco-friendly sounds like a massive chore, doesn’t it? But that is a misconception; it is total rubbish…excuse the pun! Making the switch doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. In fact, small, everyday changes can add up to make a significant difference. In this blog, we will explore nine easy and…

Living an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle in 2024…and Beyond

As we navigate through 2024, the call to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle has never been more of a talking point. The evidence of climate change is all around us: unexpected heatwaves, severe storms, wildfires, and rising sea levels. The urgency to shift our habits and live more sustainably is vital for the health of our…

Who Wants To Be Part Of The Solution?

In recent years, the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry has been undergoing a significant transformation, particularly with the shift from traditional refrigerants to more environmentally friendly alternatives. How much do we love this? Too much! Yes, we get very excited about this kind of thing. One of the most notable changes is the…

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Heat pump questions and answers

How much does it cost to have a heat pump installed? We have added our budgetary heat pump costs to our website to give an idea of costs, please click here to view. With all our project, we do heatloss calculations to confirm the heating requirements of the property, once we have done this, we…

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

What is the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)? The Boiler Upgrade Scheme launched in April 2022 to aid the decarbonisation of buildings. The BUS provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of heat pumps in homes and some non-domestic buildings. How much can I receive from the BUS? You can receive £7,500 towards the installation…

Green Homes Grant

***WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS*** If you are looking to replace your traditional heating system with something environmentally friendly, such as a heat pump, NOW is the time to take action! From the end of September 2020 you will be able to apply for the Green Homes Grant (GHG) and receive up to £5,000 towards the…

The gift that keeps on giving….for 7 years!

We all love to be rewarded for the good things we do, whether that’s chocolate, treats or freebies. That’s why we’re all talking about the RHI. Read on to learn more about an incentive that might be even tastier than chocolate for your wallet!

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Heat Pump Heroes

Heard of pumping iron? How about pumping heat? Click above to learn more about our heat pump heroes and how you can save the planet.

Have we got our Eco Priorities Straight?

What’s your green go-to? What’s the first thing you feel you can change in order to make the world a healthier place?
Have a read of our first in a series of thought provoking blogs…

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Plumbing, Heating and Renewable Energy Specialists

In collaboration with our finest Architects, Developers and Self-builders, Eco Installer is proud to have played a major role in bringing some of the region’s most prominent and award-winning buildings to life. By engaging our services at the early stages of the design process, our clients ensure the easiest integration of ideas and technologies, enabling…

Why Choose a NIBE for your Heat Pump Installation?

NIBE is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in sustainable energy solutions supplying products for heating, ventilation, cooling and heat recovery that reflect today’s demand for sustainable construction.

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Run of The Mill

Make sure you pickup a copy of this month’s Cambridge Magazine which features the beautiful 19th century mill that we have recently completed, following the introduction from Freeman Brear Architects. The mill has been transformed into a cutting-edge and carbon negative contemporary home. “Delightful is the word I use for this house”, says Henry (the home…

Run of the mill

Tower Mill is a prime example of how modern technology can give an old building a new life as a cutting-edge, sustainable and economical family home yet still retaining links to its historical past.

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Restoration Man Show Features Eco Installer Project

Tonight’s (26th January 2017) episode of the Restoration Man features the project Sam has been busy working on. Sam has installed over 3km of under-floor heating pipework! George Clarke follows our customer Jude McKelvey as she restores a dilapidated 17th-century barn into a family home to share with her two boys. We will post the…

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Applying for a Solar Installation

Planning permission is not usually required for the installation of a solar panel system on the roof of a property or as a small (approximately 6 panels in total) stand-alone installation.

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The Solar iBoost

The Solar iBoost uses energy generated from the solar array which isn’t being otherwise used in the home to heat the domestic hot water tank for free, providing further savings on your utility bills.

The Panasonic T-Cap Air Source Heat Pump

If you are looking to replace your current central heating system or considering a new heating system, the Aquarea T-Cap air source heat pump is likely to be your ideal solution.

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Earth Day, 22 April 2015

22nd April marked the 25th anniversary of Earth Day and is being celebrated in more than 192 countries.

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Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery

Eco Installer, based in Sutton, Ely, Cambridgeshire are one of the first companies in this area to train and become competent in installing Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery systems (MVHR), providing healthy living environments and reduced fuel consumption Mike, our Electrical Director (with the help of Jack our Apprentice) is currently installing a MVHR system…

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CRC Media Students Lead The Way

As Eco Installer continues to expand, our Marketing Team were keen to develop the company’s digital media, including marketing videos. After viewing various video development websites, we decided to try something slightly different and new to us. We have two fantastic Apprentices from Cambridge Regional College (CRC), one of which has worked with us for…

Solar iBoost

Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels continue to be installed on roofs of houses and commercial buildings across England as the price Oil, Gas, LPG and Electricity continues to rise year up-on-year; it would probably look very odd to walk down a street and not see a house with Solar Panels. Eco Installer, Renewable Heating Specialists based in…

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Weather Compensation

“A penny saved is a penny earned,” goes the old saying. By fitting a Weather Compensation system you can reduce your heating costs by as much as 40%. Weather compensation automatically adapts’ your heating settings to suit the current weather conditions. The weather compensator monitors the outside temperature via a sensor which is fitted on the…

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‘C21e’ Solar Tiles

Solarcentury are suppliers of the elegant ‘C21e’ solar tiles which have been designed to fit seamlessly into a roof like normal roof tiles. Unlike conventional PV panels that sit on top of the roof, C21e tiles form part of the roof itself. This system is ideal for new builds and re-roofing projects that value the…

Heat Pumps

There seems to be a high usage of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) being installed as planning Approval for new builds often come with a condition of including a renewable technology. ASHP are frequently being installed as they can be cheaper than other renewable heat sources. There seems to be a continuous issue with the…