Author: Mary

The cost of heating your home is at the forefront of every Lancashire household’s mind. The good news is that there’s more funding available for home energy improvements than most people realise — and you may well be entitled to insulation, solar panels, or other upgrades at little or no cost. Here’s everything you need […]

If you’re wondering whether insulating your home is actually worth the investment, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear at Wise Energy Solutions. The short answer: yes, it almost always is — and the numbers might surprise you. Here’s a realistic breakdown of what you could save across different types […]

Wall insulation is one of the single most effective things you can do to improve your home’s energy efficiency. But not all homes are the same — and the right type of wall insulation depends on how your property was built. Here’s a plain-English guide to help you work out which option suits your home […]

If your home has a converted loft or a room built into the roof space, you could be losing a significant amount of heat — and paying far more on your energy bills than you should. Room in roof insulation is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make, and many Lancashire homeowners don’t […]

There’s a common myth that solar panels only make sense if you live somewhere sunny like Spain or the south of England. But here’s the truth: the good news is that solar panels work on daylight, not direct sunshine — and Lancashire gets plenty of it. Here’s everything you need to know before making the […]

The boiler replacement decision used to be simple. Your old one stopped working, you called a Gas Safe engineer, a new Worcester Bosch went in, and that was that. Now there are more options, more opinions, and — it has to be said — more misinformation circulating than ever. If you’re facing a boiler decision […]

If you’ve been looking into solar for your home in Preston, Burnley, or across the Fylde Coast, you’ve probably come across the question of whether to add battery storage at the same time. It’s a common point of uncertainty — solar panels on their own are one thing, but add a battery to the mix […]

Public charging infrastructure is improving — slowly — but if you drive an electric vehicle and rely entirely on public chargers, you’ll know the frustrations. Unreliable units, queues at busy stations, cables that don’t quite reach, apps that don’t quite work. Home charging solves most of that. Plug in when you get home, wake up […]

Heat pumps have gone from a niche technology that most people had never heard of to something you’ll find mentioned in almost every conversation about home energy upgrades.  The government’s pushing them. Manufacturers are scaling up. And installers are busier than ever. But there’s a lot of noise around the subject, and plenty of misconceptions. […]

There’s a question that keeps coming up on doorsteps across Blackpool. Does solar actually work up here?  The short answer is yes — and probably more than you’d expect. But let’s dig into why. It’s Not About Sunshine, It’s About Daylight This is the bit that surprises most people. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, […]

If you live in an older property around Preston or the wider South Ribble area, chances are you’ve felt it: that constant chill coming up through the floor, especially in winter. You can have the heating on, thick socks, even rugs down — and the room still feels cold. In many homes, the issue isn’t […]

Living in an older property around Blackpool and the wider Fylde Coast has plenty of charm. High ceilings, solid brick walls, and original features give homes real character. But those same solid walls can be one of the biggest causes of heat loss, especially during long, damp winters off the coast. Many homeowners in areas […]