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Saving Energy Tips – Insulation
Save energy tips – Damp reduces insulation properties Damp damages building structures and reduces the insulation properties of materials. Check and repair any damaged damp-proof coursing. Also, check for broken drainage pipes and roof damage to ensure that leaks don’t penetrate the building structure. Aspect energy efficiency Sectors my business, my community, my household,…
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Which Cavity Wall Insulation materials work the best in 2024
Cavity Wall Insulation materials Around a third of the wasted heat in an uninsulated home is lost through the walls. Insulating your cavity can save up to 40% of this wasted heat. Installing cavity wall insulation can save around £130 off your heating bills every year and only costs around £190 with discounts from fuel…
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The Potential Impact of Electromagnetic Fields generated by offshore windfarm cables
COWRIE is pleased to announce the publication of a new report into the potential effects of electromagnetic fields generated by the sub-sea power cables associated with offshore windfarms on electrically and magnetically sensitive marine organisms. The report follows a first phase of research completed in July 2003 which identified the generation of magnetic and induced…
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Saving energy is important:
Saving energy is important: To protect the earth and future generations from the effects of peak oil and climate change To make sure that energy is used effectively to reduce the incidence of fuel poverty To reduce our reliance on imported fuel and increase energy security At present, most of our electricity and heat come…
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Energy Efficiency at Home, at work, at play
Top tips on staying efficient at home Staying energy efficient at home is the first step to helping the environment and trying to reverse the devastating effects of climate change. For those who wish to change their ways, but are unsure of where to start, this guide will help you along the way. Find out…
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A simple trick to keep your house warmer for free
The straightforward way to think about this is that you have the heating on in your home and that heat is escaping the property which then makes it cold again. The simple solution to this is insulation. There are two main types of insulation; loft insulation & cavity / wall insulation. Putting your mind at…
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Knowing If Your Home Is Suitable For Solar Power
Make the change to solar power and get a much more efficient electricity supply for your home. Is Solar Power Suitable for my Home? You can use PV systems for a building with a roof or wall that faces within 90 degrees of south, as long as no other buildings or large trees overshadow it.…
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Climate Change, What Can You Do
We are clear on the threat posed to us by climate change, and exactly what each of us has to do to mitigate this threat to our existence. While it is true that governments need to show leadership and make the difference on the international stage with regards to environmental policy and legislation, but the…
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Green Energy
Green energy generally means that your electricity supply is coming from renewable sources, such as wind power or hydroelectric power. There are a variety of different green tariffs and packages available in London through both mainstream energy suppliers and green energy specialists. BBS Plumb and Heat can provide you with all the information you require.…
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Biomass Systems Are More Popular in the UK Than Anywhere Else in Europe
Benefits of Biomass Energy Biomass is liked by many due to it being a clean energy unlike a lot of the energy that is currently being generated. For business’ that create a lot of emissions such as airlines and construction contractors, biomass systems will appeal to them as they will be putting a system into…