Author: Brimstone Energy
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Does electrification exacerbate social divides?
In this article we ask the controversial question: Does electrification exacerbate social divides? In many ways fossil fuels can be thought of as a great social leveller. Petrol can allow a person to inexpensively travel around, whether to go to work, college or engage socially. Rich or poor, the petrol costs the same. Likewise, with…
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Low energy costs in a post-fossil fuel world
A question that weighs heavily on our mind here at Brimstone Energy UK is whether citizens can enjoy low energy costs in a post-fossil fuel world. And if costs can remain low, will the distribution of fuel costs be equal in society? And the reason is simple: For human flourishing to exist, folk need access…
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Improving knowledge about electric cars
The level of knowledge about electric cars and home energy technology in general is very low, but slowly improving. We need to improve knowledge about the electrified home energy eco-system. The customer needs to have better quality information and more well-informed advice.
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Weaning ourselves off fossil fuels
Brimstone Energy’s approach is to cut out waste, primarily through reduced heating demand via enhanced insulation measures. Sure, moving tea time by an hour might help, but people need to eat when they need to eat. It is unrealistic to expect the majority of people to opt for more expensive energy, which they are penalised…
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Rebalance the cost of electricity and gas
The UK National Infrastructure Commission is considering a proposal to increase the cost of natural gas relative to electricity to promote a shift to more energy-efficient technologies. However, there are doubts about this plan’s feasibility amid political circumstances and potential negative impacts on gas consumers. Brimstone Energy, meanwhile, offers a four-step solution for customers to…
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Are standards of living in the UK falling? Through the eyes of a tumble dryer.
Brimstone Energy firmly believe that everyone in the UK should have access to low-cost energy. We know that with a household investment in a Solar and Battery system, the marginal cost of using a tumble dryer can be zero. But it gets better. The return on your investment in a Solar and Battery system improves…
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GivEnergy GivBack in association with Axle Energy
Making money from Battery Storage If you own a battery storage system, you now have an additional income stream that can enhance your return on investment. And remember, this income stream probably sits on top of your Return on Investment calculations. So whilst here at Brimstone Energy expect a pay back in the region of…
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The electrification of heat
Heating buildings in England comprises 24% of the country’s fossil fuel demand with 88% of homes using natural gas for heating. By 2035, approximately 8 million buildings will need to replace fossil fuel boilers with alternatives. Although the National Infrastructure Commission encourages transition to heat pumps, critics argue that poor systems could be less efficient…
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What about Hydrogen?
The UK’s replacement of natural gas with hydrogen is being challenged by British company Brimstone Energy who suggest electrification of heating as a better alternative. They cite a National Infrastructure Commission verdict stating no policy case for hydrogen in individual homes, environmental impacts and system costs of hydrogen heating. Despite hydrogen’s lower than expected expense,…
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The Alchemy of Public EV Charging
A few months ago we wrote an article looking at the challenges of deploying smart charging in the public charging network. So it was with considerable interest that we read the recent press release from ubitricity/Shell Recharge which announced that they were “shifting demand away from peak hours”. Unfortunately there was almost no detail provided…