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Battery Storage | Case Study | News

At McConnells Green, we’re passionate about sustainability and helping you take control of your energy costs. With one smart upgrade, you can dramatically reduce your electricity bill and your carbon footprint. Here’s how we do it: ⚡ The Starting Point A common large family home household energy use looks like this: Annual consumption: 6,000kWh Annual […]

April saw significant industry growth with a number of installation records being broken. Renewables and now very much reaching the masses.

In a significant update to installation practices, the recently released PAS 63100:2024 standard has introduced critical changes regarding the permissible locations for battery storage systems. This new regulation explicitly prohibits the installation of batteries in the following areas: Lofts Voids Roof spaces Combustible enclosures Wall cavities Escape routes Under stairs Bathrooms Shower rooms Kitchens Bedrooms […]

Wall Mounted Gas Boiler

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As of 8th May 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) have made key changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The changes include: Removing the requirement for loft and cavity wall insulation recommendations on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Differentiating grant levels for off-grid and self-build properties. Adding eligibility for biomass […]