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‘Battle’ against climate change highlighted at insulation industry conference

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

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Edward Woods’s towers provide a positive way forward for high rise homes

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

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Oil users are recommended to shop around and stock up early

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

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Some householders could get £6000 under revised Warm Front scheme

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

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Government sets out next steps for Green Deal

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

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Home insulation goes under the government ‘microscope’

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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Scotland’s home insulation is on the up!

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

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Green Deal £3.5m funding brings early green skills training opportunities

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

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DECC estimates UK loft insulation is about half done!

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

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Thermally efficient extension for listed farmhouse

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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