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Seal and insulate overlooked sources of heat loss to reduce your energy bills

Air leaks are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in the home. Air leaks occur through the small cracks around doors, windows, pipes, etc. Most homeowners are well aware of the benefits caulk and weatherstripping provide to minimize heat loss and cold drafts. But what can you do about the four largest “holes” in your home - the folding attic stair, the whole house fan or AC return, the fireplace, and the clothes dryer? If your ... [more]

Now is the time to look at improving your home's energy efficiency before the cold weather returns

With the current economic climate biting, latest news reports that people are cutting back on fundamentals such as home insurance and essential repairs. This has led the National Insulation Association (NIA) to issue a warning to householders not to be complacent about rising fuel bills and advises that now is the time to look at improving your home’s energy efficiency before the cold weather returns. Whilst feeling cold draughts, shivering i... [more]

Majority of plumbers would give energy efficiency advice

According to a new survey by the Energy Saving Trust, plumbers are the tradespeople most likely to offer their customers green advice, with more than eight out of 10 (81%) of plumbers saying they would give energy efficiency advice. Only 56% of builders said they would give energy efficiency advice, but 73% of electricians said they would. Carpenters came in at the other end of the scale, with only 27% saying they would advise their customers... [more]

Premier Energy Solutions wins IGEM Gas Industry Company of the Year Award

A Manchester energy company's reputation has been further enhanced after winning the IGEM Gas Industry Company of the Year Award. Premier Energy Solutions beat a host of leading multinationals including Multi-Tech Contracts, Northern Gas Networks and Laing O'Rourke Infrastructure, to collect the Award from Dr Paul Golby, Chief Executive, E.ON UK. The company was praised for its commitment to improvement, the need for continuous change to addre... [more]

Kingston University helps older householders reduce their carbon footprint and cut their energy bills

A team from Kingston University’s School of Surveying and Planning has embarked on a year-long project to examine the best ways to engage the 65 and overs in the debate on climate change and encourage them to curb their fuel consumption. Launched with the support of a £120,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the initiative will investigate steps pensioners can take to not only improve energy efficien... [more]

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