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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 2d

Is your #boiler on the brink? Don’t wait for the first cold snap to find out. A quick check now could save you from a breakdown later – and give you time to explore smarter, more efficient options like a heat pump.

Plan ahead: cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/2024/10/02/i...

Is your boiler battling burnout? - Cosy Homes Oxfordshire

Is your boiler on the brink of breakdown, or perhaps it’s quietly simmering in the background, giving no hint of the chaos it could unleash? There’s nothing like the raw, biting chill of January to re...

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 2d

Mick Wall, founder of Energy Stats UK, turned curiosity about his bills into a mission to help others understand energy. His story proves people don’t retrofit for carbon targets – they do it when it saves money, feels rewarding, and makes life better.

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Energy Stats Founder Mick Wall: Why Bills Matter

Some people fall into the world of retrofit because they inherit an old house, or get stung by a gas bill. Mick Wall, founder of Energy Stats UK, got curious about a kilowatt-hour. Seven years ago, M...

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 9d

You care about the planet – but real change starts at home.
Stop waiting for the perfect moment.

We’ll help you make lasting upgrades – better insulation, heating, cleaner energy – for a warmer, greener home.
You don’t have to do it all at once.

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 12d

You care about the planet – but real change starts at home.
Stop waiting for the perfect moment.

We’ll help you make lasting upgrades – better insulation, heating, cleaner energy – for a warmer, greener home.
You don’t have to do it all at once.

🌍🌿☕ cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/book-your-fr...

Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 13d

We’ll be there with Low Carbon Hub at Go Electric Oxford City, Broad Street, Oxford, on 1 November. Come and chat with us about making your home as energy smart as your transport – warmer, healthier, and more efficient.

Free event, 10am–4pm: www.oxford.gov.uk/events/event...

Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 14d

Charlbury led the way – inspiring A House Like Mine, now backed by Oxford City Council and Low Carbon Hub. Their updated case studies are live, with more parishes looking to follow. A great example of bottom-up climate action.

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Make your home comfortable and climate-friendly – Sustainable Charlbury

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 14d

Quite interesting research just out. It shows the barriers we are facing when it comes to heat pump installation. People are waiting for the government to act before doing anything themselves - even tough they are very interested: www.which.co.uk/policy-and-i...

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 15d

If you'd let AI do your home external wall insulation....

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Sep 18

There are thousands of climate change memes out there, but none surpasses this one.

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 16d

With energy prices still high and solar panels becoming more common, many households are wondering whether they can get solar installed for free – or are those online offers too good to be true?

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Is there really such a thing as free solar panels? - Low Carbon Hub

Can you get solar panels for free? We explore the truth behind government-backed grants, eligibility rules, and how to stay safe from scams.

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 22d

You may have seen headlines about failing wall insulation. The problems came from rushed national schemes – not from the technology itself. When it’s done properly, insulation works brilliantly.

Read how we do it right in Oxfordshire: cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/2025/10/15/e...

External wall insulation done properly - Cosy Homes Oxfordshire

Worried by reports of failing insulation? The problems came from rushed national schemes – not from careful, quality retrofit.

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 29d

If you’re thinking about improving your home’s energy efficiency, we can help you explore the right options for your home and budget.

Find out more and book a free chat with our team: cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/book-your-fr...

Book your free consultation - start your warmer, greener home

Book a free consultation with one of our experienced Retrofit Advisors, if you're not sure what your home needs, or what to do first.

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · 29d

You care about the planet. You’ve made changes at home – but you know you could go further...

We’ll help you plan your next steps with confidence, giving clear, independent advice on what really works for your home.

Take your next step this winter.

#LowCarbonLiving #Retrofit #WarmHome

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Not silly in the slightest – you’ve hit the nail on the head. The best climate stories start with real people and real heating.

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Ha! Completely agree. There’s a time for grand visions, but sometimes the most powerful story is just doing the practical thing. Fewer moral abysses, more warm homes and lower bills.

Start with a heat pump, not a hymn!

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Jaap Burger @jaapburger.eu · Oct 1

Who would have thought? Even in the hybrid combination of a heat pump and hydrogen boiler, hydrogen proves to be too expensive.

Local electrolysis proved too expensive, H2 gas came from Belgium (carry gas to Groningen is the applicable proverb here, I guess).

Thijs ten Brinck @wattisduurzaam.bsky.social · Oct 1

Doe het niet. Dat is vrij vertaald de conclusie van een pilotproject met hybride waterstofketels in Wagenborgen. Geen verrassing. Wel heel netjes dat de projectpartners niet 10 jaar wachten om deze boodschap te delen. www.wattisduurzaam.nl/49747/energi...

Ook combinatie waterstofketel en warmtepomp blijkt dood spoor

Doe het niet. Dat is vrij vertaald de conclusie van een pilotproject met hybride waterstofketels in Wagenborgen. Geen verrassing. Wel heel netjes dat de projectpartners niet 10 jaar wachten om deze…

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Neil @neilforreal.bsky.social · Oct 1

I'll never purchase another gas-powered car. When my high-efficiency furnace needs replacing, I'll install a heat pump. Oh, and by the way, China is not only rapidly replacing carbon fuel with renewables, they're also exporting the technology, making it cheaper by the day. But do go on, Danielle. 🤷‍♂️

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Can't find a direct link. More likely: From 2025, Dutch rules are set to require fully electric heat pumps in new builds, and from 2026, replacing a central heating boiler in existing homes will often have to include a hybrid heat pump alternative.

www.bricknest.nl/en/blog/nieu...

Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Brilliant resource! There is nothing like seeing heat pumps in real life.

Playing in the garden near a #heatpump in Somerset, England. June 2025. Liz Seabrook / Nesta / Climate Visuals

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Lightning Dolt @jonofgreenjuice.bsky.social · Oct 4

fwiw finland does have the highest rates of heat pump adoption in the world! i wrote about it here - www.greenjuice.wtf/heat-pumps-h...

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Just to note, we’re not connected to the Visit a Heat Pump website – we simply think it’s a great idea. Hearing directly from homeowners cuts through the noise and helps people see how well these systems work in real life.

Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Brilliant – that’s what we love to hear. Real comfort, less oil. For anyone curious about how heat pumps perform in the real world, try visiting a home near you: visitaheatpump.com

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Well done for taking the leap – that bit of inertia is real! For anyone still on the fence, it really helps to see one in action.

Visit a home near you and chat to people who’ve already made the switch: visitaheatpump.com

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

Did you know? Homes with higher #EPC ratings sell for more.

New Halifax research shows energy-efficient homes don’t just feel better to live in. It’s worth knowing how your home performs, and where small improvements could make a difference.

www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/media/press-...

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Cosy Homes Oxfordshire @cosyhomesoxon.bsky.social · Oct 6

In this week’s episode Imogen went to visit @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social Ray Valley Solar Park, the UK's largest community-owned ground-mounted solar park to find out how community benefit societies are helping to transform the UK's energy landscape.

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Community Energy: The Future is Local!

YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH

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