Posted: 26th October 2011
Topics: Clearly Hybrid | Clearly Solar | Glow-worm | News
We are excited to announce our attendance again this year at the annual Big Green Home show, which takes place this weekend (28th – 30th October) at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon.
After such a big year for renewable energy and energy saving initiatives, homeowners and aspiring self-builders can learn more about both home improvements and DIY processes that can help m... (read more)
Posted: 21st October 2011
Topics: Energy saving advice | Glow-worm
The Energy Saving Trust is celebrating its 15th Energy Saving Week next week, this year focusing on how to take control of rising energy bills. With the hike in energy costs seen in recent times, homeowners can benefit from finding out how to keep energy use at a minimum and their expenses down.
Various events will be taking place from 24th – 28th October where homeowners can learn all about ene... (read more)
Posted: 19th October 2011
Topics: Cylinders | Glow-worm
Glow-worm has enhanced their collection of energy efficient heating systems with the launch of two new ranges of hot water cylinders.
The Hydracyl and Flurocyl2 are built with energy saving and ultimate efficiency in mind; exceeding the requirements of The Building Research Establishment’s Central Heating System Specification (CHeSS) best practice for insulation – meaning they minimise the a... (read more)
Posted: 12th October 2011
Topics: Clearly Hybrid | Glow-worm | News
We were over the moon when we recently learned that Clearly Hybrid, the UK’s first hybrid renewable heating system, had been awarded the ‘Green Invention of the Year’ accolade at the national Renewables Awards; the UK’s first major national renewable heating awards.
Clearly Hybrid automatically selects between the use of a 5kW air to water heat pump and Glow-worm High Efficiency eBus boile... (read more)
Posted: 13th September 2011
Topics: Glow-worm | Glow-worm boilers
What’s Which?
With the 2011 Which? Boiler report having just been released, we thought we’d put together a short guide as to what exactly the report means and how it can be used to guide you and the heating investments you make in your home.
Which? Magazine regularly reviews a wide range of household products, and provides an objective account of their performance and reliability which can act... (read more)
Posted: 1st August 2011
Topics: Energy saving advice | Glow-worm | News
According to a report from the Carbon Trust, many of the Financial Times & Stock Exchange (FTSE) top 100 businesses fail to meet responsibilities with regards to the UK’s Carbon Emission Reduction Targets and could ultimately be at risk of losing custom.
The Carbon Trust reports that the number of customers who will avoid a store or company with a large carbon footprint has doubled in the p... (read more)
Posted: 8th July 2011
Topics: Find an installer | Glow-worm boilers
UK British Summertime is officially here. OK, you might be forgiven for thinking that it’s still Spring or even Autumn with the weather we’ve experienced of late.
But with the arrival of milder temperatures, most households will have turned the central heating off, trying to make the most of the limited sunshine.
Your boiler will tick along quite happily, supplying hot water for showers and... (read more)
Posted: 28th June 2011
Topics: Glow-worm | News
We don’t like to blow our own trumpet too much, but we’ve had some good news this week we simply have to share about the amazing work being done at our UK manufacturing sites and offices in Derbyshire.
Glow-worm, part of the Vaillant Group, has successfully met our zero waste to landfill targets as part of an ongoing commitment to reduce our impact on the environment.
By integrating sustainabl... (read more)
Posted: 7th June 2011
Topics: Clearly Heat Pumps
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of our brand new Clearly Heat Pumps range of advanced air to water heat pump systems.
Clearly Heat Pumps are Glow-worm’s brand new air to water heat pump systems, created to provide high performance, renewable central heating and domestic hot water for homes of all shapes and sizes. The brand new 7, 12 and 14kW systems are now available, and could be th... (read more)
Posted: 2nd June 2011
Topics: Energy saving advice | The Energy Bill
The recently announced Energy Bill stipulates that by law the UK needs to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 and meet targets set to ensure that 15% of our energy comes from renewable sources by 2020. However, there is some speculation as to whether these targets are too ambitious.
Homeowners across the country could make a big difference by making a few simple changes at home to make sure we’... (read more)
