Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:24:00 AM
In the wake of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the American public shwo more interest in petroleum alternatives.
About 77 percent of 1,204 Americans polled support regulating carbon dioxide ...
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 10:17:00 AM
The study reveals:
That a clear majority of the British public believe that the world’s climate is changing
and express concern about this. Although these majorities have decreased since the
resear ...
Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:09:00 AM
According to results of a new survey despite a decline in concern about climate change, the majority of the British public still believe the climate is changing and say they are prepared to act on thi ...
Friday, June 04, 2010 10:51:00 AM
The Renewable Heat Incentive is to go live from 1st April 2011, but what will this mean for us?
The Government proposes the following key aspects of the RHI:
The scheme should support a range of ...
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:31:00 PM
How to tell if you have cavity walls?
Arranging a survey with a registered installer is the only way to find out for sure whether you have cavity walls. However, there are things you can look for to ...
Friday, May 28, 2010 9:48:00 AM
EcoBead is a high performance, injected, blown bead expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation system that can be used in domestic, commercial and industrial cavity wall constructions as a full fill insula ...
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:07:00 PM
Costs and Savings
Installing cavity wall insulation can cost up to £500. However, you may be entitled to financial help towards this. There are several government grant schemes operating in the UK. Y ...
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 1:03:00 PM
This involves filling the cavity within the walls of a house with insulating material. Cavity walls are normally found in houses built after the 1920s.
Cavity wall insulation is one of the most effec ...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:14:00 AM
Many people can get free cavity wall insulation through various government grant schemes, however what if you don't qualify for a grant? What if you have solid walls rather than cavity walls? Is payin ...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:10:00 AM
We are being told to reduce our energy consumption and to save energy to prevent waste and reduce our energy bills, but is what we are doing making a difference?
YES!!! Just take a look at the figu ...
Sunday, April 25, 2010 9:37:00 AM
A recent announcement has confirmed that another 90,000 homes are to receive free or discounted insulation to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy costs.
The £15million scheme would mean the Scot ...
Friday, April 23, 2010 10:23:00 AM
About energy grants
If your home is lacking in the energy efficiency game it could be adding up to £300 a year to your energy bills! Gas and electricity prices look set to continue rising in th ...
Friday, April 23, 2010 9:43:00 AM
According to the Energy Saving Trust, in an uninsulated home;
26% of heat is lost through the roof
33% is lost through the walls
18% is lost through the windows
11% is lost through the floor an ...
Thursday, April 22, 2010 2:05:00 PM
With a bank holiday fast approaching, many people will be dedicating it to finally getting around to redecorating or those home improvements you've been meaning to get done. We've compiled a list of t ...
Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:41:00 AM
If your home was built from 1920 onwards, the chances are that its external walls are made of two layers with a small gap or `cavity' between them. This means they are `cavity walls'.
Insulating yo ...
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1. It isn’t too late to make a difference. Putting off tackling climate change will make it more difficult and expensive to reduce carbon emissions.
2. You can make a difference.
Over 40% of car ...
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 11:32:00 AM
There are a number of steps you can take in relation to your household consumption of food and drink that can save you energy and money and contribute to cutting your carbon footprint.
1. Plan mea ...
Saturday, April 03, 2010 12:17:00 PM
Ever wondered if your electricity is 'green' enough? Well now you can compare it online and find the best 'green' deal for you!
Our independent, CO2 footprint and price comparison service which pr ...
Friday, April 02, 2010 3:45:00 PM
Taking control of your heating and insulation can be confusing. Here is our quick guide to what you can do to reduce your energy bills.
Heating
Simply turning down your thermostat can save money ...
Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:10:00 AM
Everyone is talking about global warming and the effect it is having on our planet, but what actually is global warming? To understand global warming you first need to know about the greenhouse effect ...
Sunday, March 14, 2010 2:13:00 PM
1. Use energy saving light bulbs.
They can last up to 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and replacing just one ordinary bulb can save you around £40 for lifetime of the bulb.
2. Turn off the ta ...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:15:00 PM
We all know we waste water, whether we leave the tap running while we brush our teeth, water our garden with the hose pipe or spend too much time in the shower. We found out about the consequences of ...
Saturday, March 06, 2010 5:18:00 PM
Global warming is still having a devastating effect on the world. Make sure you are doing your part to tackle climate change.
Facts
World’s leading scientists project that global warming will ...
Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:09:00 PM
Although winter is finally coming to an end you may think it odd to be talking about how best to keep warm, but there are still some frosty mornings ahead of us so make sure you are making the most of ...