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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]

Enjoy a warm home while keeping costs down

Homeowners across the UK are preparing themselves for the time of year when heating bills rocket. The good news is that the inside of your home does not have to resemble an igloo as you try to cut back on heating to save money. NHBC offers advice on how you can prepare your home for cold weather and enjoy a toasty warm home while keeping costs down. · Insulating your home is key. New homes are built to higher insulation standards and have m... [more]

Dimplex solar panels and Ascari electric boilers reduce new development running costs

Angus Housing Association manages more than 1600 houses in Angus and Dundee. An old hospital site in Forfar has been turned in to a private and social housing development with eight properties featuring Dimplex solar panels and Ascari electric boilers, not only to comply with Scottish Building Regulations, but to reduce tenant running costs. Angus Housing Association was keen to have sustainable energy solutions as a key part of its developmen... [more]

The most energy-efficient way to cut down energy bills is to get your boiler serviced

Thousands of UK homeowners are wasting hundreds of pounds a year because they’re not paying attention to simple home maintenance measures. According to a survey by eGenie, four out of five homeowners in the UK didn’t even know when they last had their central heating system checked. “We have more requests for broken-down boilers to be fixed because they haven’t been looked after properly than for anything else,” says Stefan Troester of eGenie.... [more]

Wolseley opens national showcase for sustainable building products

Wolseley has opened a national showcase for sustainable building products and construction methods, which aims to accelerate the UK’s move to sustainable construction. The 6,800 sq ft Sustainable Building Center, built at a cost of £3.2 million, is the first building of its kind in the UK, providing a living, interactive centre for decision-makers throughout the construction industry. The building at Wolseley UK’s18-acre site at Leamingto... [more]

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