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Financial penalties could be used to fund energy-saving measures
Late last year, energy watchdog Ofgem proposed a set of financial penalties that would be issued to energy companies that failed to meet the targets set out in the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP).
The recommended fines - which would be imposed on firms including Drax,... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation
Solid wall insulation still required in many British homes
Despite ongoing efforts to promote the importance of insulation and how it can reduce energy usage and fuel bills, most British homes with solid walls still need to be insulated.
This is according to a report recently released by the Department of Energy and Climage Change (DECC), which... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation
Landlords must be proactive about maintenance and energy efficiency
The private rented sector is facing a host of legislative changes and landlords need to be more proactive about the maintenance of their properties if they want to protect their investments.
Speaking to the Derby Telegraph, Neil Woodhead explained that while keeping ahead of the law... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Wilmslow Town Council to fund energy savings surveys
Wilmslow Town Council has awarded Transition Wilmslow a £2,000 grant, enabling the organisation to carry out energy saving surveys for local residents.
Transition Wilmslow was established to provide a community-led response to the pressures of climate change, fossil fuel depletion... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Eco-centre to open in Pencader
A 150-year-old school in a Welsh village has had a modern makeover - and the result is a technologically advanced eco-centre that serves as a showcase of energy-saving options.
Located in Pencader, the school had been left derelict since closing in 1994 and it required a... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Energy efficiency especially important for cafes and restaurants
All businesses use energy - from computer systems in offices through to manufacturing plant in factories. But it turns that commercial kitchens are among the most inefficient commercial spaces, according to a new study from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
What's more, the UK's... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
14 new energy-efficient homes to be constructed in Hellesdon
A project to build 14 new homes in Hellesdon has been announced by Broadland Growth Ltd. Not only will the housing serve as excellent examples of energy efficiency, they will also help to drive money back into local public services.
This is the first development... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Black Country council homes to get £50m revamp
The next stage of a £50m improvement project for 6,000 council homes in the Black Country is underway, giving the homes a much-needed revamp in terms of appearance and energy efficiency.
Work has already been carried out in Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Tipton and West Bromwich to fit... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Project announced to improve thermal insulation in Kent
A four-year project has been announced by the Mears Group to deliver energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for the Kent and Medway Sustainable Energy Partnership. The framework, which is expected to cost £15-25 million, is expected to reduce energy usage across the region... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation
A million working households in fuel poverty
Fuel poverty can be a problem for households, even when at least one member is in work, according to Policy Exchange.
The thinktank carried out a study that looked at more than 2.3 million households in England in fuel poverty. They found that half of them - approximately 1.1 million - had... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Eco scheme underway in Wales to improve hundreds of homes
A £3 million eco scheme to improve the energy efficiency of 200 homes in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is underway.
Residents of the town's Keir Hardie estate are expected to see their energy bills drop as a result of increased investment in insulation and draught proofing, Wales Online... More >
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Charities call for dual action to tackle energy inefficient homes
Three charity groups have called on the government to take action to ensure properties up and down the country are as energy efficient as possible.
The call came in a joint statement issued by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the the Existing... More >
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Britons using 10% less energy
People in the UK aren't using as much energy as they used to, despite the economy continuing to grow.
This is according to a new study released by the government, which says the average person consumes ten per cent less electricity than they did five years ago, BBC News reports.
The news might... More >
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Over 100,000 Scottish homes benefit from energy efficiency schemes
Nearly a quarter of a billion pounds will be saved on domestic heating bills in Scotland as a direct result of governmental investment made in energy efficiency in the last year.
Recent figures released by Holyrood show over 100,000 measures were introduced in homes across the country during... More >
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Southampton named most efficient local authority
Council staff in Southampton have been given a pat on the back after the local authority was recognised as being the best in the country at making an effort to improve energy efficiency levels.
The honour was made official following publication of the results of the Local Authority Energy... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation
Top 5 hassle-free ways to keep your home warm
January has never been known for its warm weather, and this year is certainly not proving to be the exception to this rule.
With the temperature regularly dropping below zero, it's around this time of year that we all rely on our heating to stay comfortable in our homes.
However, even the best... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation - Wet Room Waterproofing