My three kids and I live in an old semi-detached property with poor insulation. Budgets are very tight, and I’ve been ripped off by builders in the past.  I had no idea that there were grants available and, with Dave’s help, I’m pursuing the Warm Homes grant. It would make such a difference to us if we could get some loft insulation, improve the oldest windows and maybe even get some solar panels like our neighbours have as I know this will reduce my bills. I like that Dave explains things in a way I can understand. 

Dave and his family live a few doors down from us. They’ve had EVs for several years and when we decided to get our first EV, our usual electrician didn’t seem all that confident about installing a charger due to where our consumer unit is. I talked to Dave who had faced the same challenge a few years ago, and he recommended his installer who were great, helped by already knowing how to run the cable through the ceiling void.  Sometimes it’s who you know that matters!

Dave and I connected on social media through our shared interest in electric heating — we both use the Tepeo ZEB, a heat battery that mimics the behaviour of a gas boiler. He’s clearly passionate about the green energy transition and genuinely enjoys helping others in our community of ZEB owners. He’s also always learning — recently diving into Home Assistant, which is a powerful tool for anyone wanting to monitor and optimise their home’s energy use.