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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]
Vulnerable households should take advantage of increase in Warm Front grants
The changes to the Warm Front grants aim to help the most vulnerable households and will work towards making those homes more energy efficient in the long run. The increase in grants is from £2,700 to £3,500 for gas central heating and £4,000 to £6,000 for households with oil systems and to qualify, residents must own their own home or live in privately rented property and be in receipt of benefits. Gavin Ward Ltd, a Government appointed i... [more]
National Trust to insulate its estates to make them more environmentally friendly
With many properties in the UK in need of some form of additional insulation, and the increased cost in energy, now is a perfect time to make the neccessary upgrades to your house. It isn't just about the environmental impact of your home, it's also about making your home as cost efficient as possible and therefore saving you money. The National Trust is to insulate all of its castles and estates in an attempt to make their castles and propert... [more]
Passivhaus can help create homes which use 90 percent less energy for heating
Passivhaus is a school of design that has developed over the last 20 years in Germany, Europe and North America. By using the simple 'tea cosy' effect of super-efficient insulation and excellent airtightness coupled with a 'comfort ventilation' system, Passivhaus design can create healthy and comfortable homes that require minimal heating. Heat generated from the sun through windows, occupants' (and pets') body heat and cooking and showering acti... [more]
Dimplex ARC architectural air curtains boost Stavely Healthy Living Centre enery saving credentials
The new £8m Healthy Living Centre in Staveley, Derbyshire is packed full of energy saving technologies, generating up to 40% of its energy requirements from low carbon sources to the benefit of more than half a million visitors who will pass through its doors during the first year alone. It’s these doors where the Dimplex ARC architectural air curtains play their role in limiting heat losses through the doors whilst providing the right design ... [more]
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