Energy upgrades made easy

Sparkway is tool to help you understand, manage and facilitate your energy retrofit options for your property. We are helpful to landlords looking to get compliant, or homeowners who are looking to reduce their bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Browse your home efficiency options, see prices, connect with local vendors and get financing to undergo works on your property.

It’s simple really. We pull public records on your property from the gov.uk website in order to get basic information. We use our data and analysis to put that into a form that can be useful for you to comprehend what changes are needed to get compliant.

We have a range of solutions for your needs:

You can lease appliances so that you don’t have to worry about paying for it upfront - these can also be installed and maintained for you at no extra cost. We will even replace these products after their useful life is over.

You can undertake works on your property from a local contractor. They will draw up the work and cost estimates which we will validate before helping you apply for unsecured financing. In situations where there is a lower cost of loan (for example under £50,000), unsecured loans are often a good way to finance the debt rather than taking out a second mortgage.

We are just getting started so for now we will try to list all the professionals in your area. But very soon we will start to get you feedback from other users and try to build exclusive relationships with the best professionals in your area.

If you are a landlord, there are new regulations that are being formulated to ensure a minimum energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C. These aren’t in effect yet, but you can count on those coming in to tackle 2030 carbon emission requirements for the country. Homes currently cause close to 20% of our carbon output in the UK. You can read more about EPC ratings here.

For homeowners, apart from the joys of reduced bills and lesser impact on climate change, you can expect to see a material increase in property value for homes that are more energy efficient in the future. Particularly because of the cost to make these houses tenant friendly.

Great question, we are constantly studying that to make sure we can take any grants that are out there and automatically apply for them on your behalf because nobody likes paperwork!

We aim to start building a strong feedback loop when you are browsing local vendors. Once we start to partner with these teams, we will work closely with them to ensure that standards can be guaranteed without charging you anything extra.

Pretty quickly, we will work with your vendors to okay a visit and get a personalised quote ready for you upon inspection.

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Yes, making energy upgrades to your property in the UK can lead to an increase in its value. A report for the Department of Energy and Climate Change by the University of Cambridge showed that improvements such as wall insulation, double glazing, or efficient boilers can help achieve a higher resale value. Compared to the worst-rated dwellings, properties with better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings sold for up to 14% more.

The exact value increase may vary depending on various factors, including the type and extent of the energy upgrades, location, and overall condition of the property.

Energy upgrades in a UK home typically include adding insulation to poorly insulated brick walls, loft insulation, installing double-glazed windows, upgrading to energy-efficient boilers or heat pumps, or adding solar panels. There are also smaller, lower-hanging fruits like draught-proofing and smart thermostats. These improvements not only enhance energy efficiency but also contribute to a more sustainable living environment. Discover more about various energy upgrades here.

It depends, but to give you an idea–loft insulation might pay for itself within 2-4 years through reduced heating bills, while solar panels may take 7-10 years. Adding a heat pump might have a longer payback time, but the environmental impact is large. It's essential to consider both the immediate savings on energy bills and the potential increase in property value. Try our energy efficiency tool here and get a FREE energy audit to get detailed information about ROI and payback periods.

Energy-efficient upgrades contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing energy consumption and, consequently, the demand for fossil fuels. This reduction leads to decreased greenhouse gas emissions, which play a significant role in climate change. For example, upgrading to an energy-efficient boiler or installing solar panels can reduce your carbon footprint. Additionally, energy efficiency often goes hand in hand with the use of sustainable materials and practices, further contributing to environmental conservation. By making energy-efficient choices, homeowners actively participate in global efforts to create a more sustainable future.

As a renter, you may have limitations on making significant alterations to the property, but there are still several energy-efficient improvements you can make. These may include using energy-saving light bulbs, applying draught-proofing strips to doors and windows, using smart power strips, and investing in energy-efficient appliances if you provide your own.

Additionally, you can use thermal curtains and rugs to improve insulation. It's advisable to communicate with your landlord about any concerns related to energy efficiency, as they may be willing to make more substantial improvements or allow you to do so with their consent.