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Tamara Birch
Tamara is a London-based journalist and has written about environmental topics for more than four years. This includes advising small business owners on cost-effective ways, like solar panels and energy-efficient products, to help them become more sustainable.
She has used her journalist and research skills to become highly knowledgeable on sustainable initiatives, issues, and solutions to help consumers do their bit for the environment – all while reducing monthly costs.
In addition to adopting sustainable practices in her personal life, Tamara has worked in the retail B2B space to help independent retailers think about their environmental choices and how they can help improve their business. She now uses this knowledge to help consumers do the same.
Her passion for sustainability and eco-friendly solutions stems from a long obsession with nature and animals and ensuring they feel looked after. In her free time, Tamara enjoys reading fantasy novels, visiting the gym, and going on long walks in new areas.
- How much do uPVC doors cost to install in the UK? uPVC doors cost 38% less than other types of door, on average. Here's why you should and shouldn't invest in one for your home.Tamara Birch
- Govt misses heat pump target despite huge jump in installations The rate of heat pumps installations is not moving fast enough to hit the government's target of 600,000 a year by 2028Tamara Birch
- Govt launches Living Laboratory, a new mine water heat initiative The project offers the only location in the world where thermal and hydrogeological behaviour can be studiedTamara Birch
- Government grants for double-glazed doors and windows There are double glazing government grants available to hundreds of thousands of homes in the UK right now. Find out if you qualify here.Christopher McFadden
- Air-to-water heat pump launched by Carrier The monobloc Carrier AquaSnap 30AWH-P system uses propane and is available in eight types, two three-phase models and six single-phase modelsTamara Birch
- Parliament rejects solar new homes bill The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, which would have made it compulsory for all new builds to have solar panels installed.Tamara Birch
- A guide to air source heat pumps in Scotland Thinking about getting an air source heat pump but worried it won't work in your home? Read on to find out all you need to know.Tatiana Lebreton
- Do heat pumps work in cold weather? Heat pumps turn electricity into heat by extracting warmth from the air – and when it's cold, they keep on going. Here's how they do it.Josh Jackman
- What size air source heat pump do you need? Heat pumps can save you money, cut emissions, and keep you warm – but you need the best size for your home. Here's what you should know.Josh Jackman