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The ‘battle’ against climate change was the very important message for delegates at the National Insulation Association’s conference this month (December). The keynote speaker, Peter Boyd, chair of the DECC’s Energy Efficiency Office, underlined how the world has had to … Continue reading
It’s cost over £16m to renovate the tower blocks on Hammersmith BC’s Edward Woods estate in Shepherds Bush, West London. They are now far more energy efficient and the flats are cosier and less costly to run for the tenants. … Continue reading
According to energy minister, John Hayes, the government is backing a campaign by industry and consumer groups urging householders to stock up now on heating oil Buying oil as soon as possible before the onset of severe weather can mean … Continue reading
Thousands more householders up and down the country will be eligible for up to £6000 from 12 September under the government’s Warm Front This is when new regulations come into force providing government grants to people in poorly heated or … Continue reading
Government has set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market into operation, alongside measures to strengthen consumer protection, reduce industry burdens, and implement the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). DECC … Continue reading
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
The Scottish Government is making significant progress on insulating Scottish homes and helping to protect hard-pressed families from rising energy price rises, according to the Energy Saving Trust (an important member of the National Home Improvement Council) Apparently proportion of … Continue reading
Funding of around £3.5m is to be available to help train hundreds of people in key green skills ahead of the official Green Deal to be launched later this year. This is claimed to be ‘delivery’ of the Deputy Prime … Continue reading
Since November 2010 DECC has published quarterly updates on the number of homes in Great Britain with cavity wall, loft and solid wall Insulation. These are all key energy efficiency measures that can save energy in many domestic properties and estimates … Continue reading
Renovation of an 18th century Grade ll listed Dorset farmhouse also included a new, sympathetic vaulted ceiling extension using TLX Gold multi-foil insulation. Specialist period renovators, Colin Clark Builders Ltd, carried out the work. Due to the requirements of the … Continue reading
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