Tag Archives: Energy efficiency

BRE innovation park informs Green Deal

April 30, 2012

A flagship refurbishment project which has been part funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, showcases some of the latest retrofit solutions that BRE and its partners have been working on in advance of the Green Deal. It … Continue reading →

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Home insulation goes under the government ‘microscope’

April 3, 2012

There has been a ‘Call for Evidence’ from the government’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT), to understand whether or not the home insulation market is working well for consumers. The OFT is interested in hearing from manufacturers, distributors, trade bodies, consumer … Continue reading →

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Don’t jump into bed with a rogue trader

March 23, 2012

As winter turns into spring and the weather brightens up, we get that special urge to do some important home improvements, whether or not it’s for energy efficiency savings or just for aesthetic reasons? TrustMark, the government endorsed quality mark … Continue reading →

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More consistency in building control decisions

March 14, 2012

Building control officers  could be more consistent in their decision making according to Web Dynamics, the multi-foil insulation manufacturers? The company was responding to a DCLG consultation on improving the efficiency of the building control system. John Payne, Web Dynamics’ … Continue reading →

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Fuel poverty expert reveals how homes could be saving energy and money

February 29, 2012

Eliminating fuel poverty is a major issue for the National Home Improvement Council, consequently Dr Lubo Jankovic’s, Birmingham City University, research is highly welcomed. His call for action coincides with the publication of his latest research in a book entitled: … Continue reading →

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Surveyors urge a clear Green Deal strategy

January 30, 2012

RICS has urged the government’s Department of Energy & Climate Change to provide a clear strategy for the Green Deal in order to generate vital confidence in the scheme. It says  that whilst the Green Deal was a useful way … Continue reading →

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PEPA urges ‘staged implementation’ of Green Deal

January 21, 2012

The Property and Energy Professional Association, an industry body representing leading organisations in the provision of energy information and advice, is ‘urging’ the government to re-think its plans for the full introduction of the Green Deal later this year. While … Continue reading →

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Coalition says it’s everyone’s right to live in warmth and comfort

December 15, 2011

The National Home Improvement Council is an important part of the Private Rented Sector energy efficiency coalition, which held a special ‘big pat on the back’ celebration this week in Portcullis House, London SW1. The coalition aims at raising standards … Continue reading →

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Survey confirms Home Improvements are favourite!

December 1, 2011

The previous and most successful National Home Improvement Show coincided with the publication of a very important survey carried out in conjunction with the retailers, Homebase, of over one million people in the UK. It provided a unique snapshot of … Continue reading →

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