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Time to go solar?

01/07/2009 18:22:56

Climate change has climbed the agenda. Buildings are now being rated for energy efficiency and CO2 emissions. Some new homes are appearing with renewable energy systems built in.

Together we can tackle climate change

03/07/2009 16:51:39

The scientific evidence is clear. Human CO2 emissions are accelerating climate change. We all need to reduce the emissions for which we are personally responsible by burning less fuel.

Make the most of your energy

15/10/2009 17:29:32

The cost of household gas is almost twice what it was in 1999. Energy Saving Trust says the average household could still save around £300 a year on its energy bills. Are you missing a trick?

Free insulation for over 70s

22/03/2010 14:22:33

100% grant funded loft and cavity wall insulation is currently available to residents aged 70 years and above. This offer is made irrespective of your income and savings and whether or not you are in receipt of benefits.

What are the best insulation materials?

03/08/2010 15:03:23

This article takes a look at a range of different insulation materials which are available to the DIY enthusiast or self-build house builder.

Beat the (credit) freeze

15/10/2009 17:50:53

If you are getting poor returns on your investments, why not try energy saving?

Insulate and save!

15/10/2009 17:17:11

If you have little or no insulation in your home, up to 40p in every £1 of heat you pay for could be escaping before you feel warm. Hold this thought.

How smart is your driving?

22/07/2009 11:15:05

Most car drivers could be travelling a lot further on a tank of fuel. No new car is required - just a change to smarter driving. Try these tips:

Energy saving light bulb myth buster

28/09/2009 14:37:51

Not all information you read about energy saving light bulbs is accurate. The following Q&A should help put you in command of the facts.

Climate – it’s the pace of change that should concern us

15/10/2009 17:16:40

It is not unusual for the earth’s average temperature to rise or fall over tens of thousands of years. However, climate scientists consider it ‘very likely’ that global warming is now being accelerated by the high volumes of man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere.

Calculate your carbon footprint

27/07/2009 13:02:37

Web based Carbon Calculators can help us move from agreement on climate change to action. To use one, simply enter details of your energy use. The calculator will then translate this into estimated carbon dioxide emissions.

Solar is an earner with new feed-in tariff

03/08/2010 15:04:00

When you get an approved renewable energy system installed you can now benefit from a Feed-in Tariff (FIT). Your electricity supplier will pay one tariff for the electricity you generate and one for any electricity you export to the grid. For a standard household Solar PV system they'll pay 41.3p per kWh generated and at least 3p per kWh exported.

Avoid cold related illnesses this winter

15/10/2009 17:31:06

If you can’t afford to adequately heat your home you are technically living in ‘fuel poverty’. This could make you more vulnerable to cold-related illnesses like asthma, influenza, bronchitis and pneumonia. If are an older person, it could also put you at greater risk of heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory conditions.

Love Food Hate Waste

07/07/2010 22:22:14

UK households are throwing away 8.3m tonnes of food a year, most of which is perfectly edible. A typical family with kids bins £680 worth. Equally unsettling is the environmental cost - the wasted water and energy in growing and transporting uneaten food and the methane it produces in landfill. So, how can we do better?

How not to overheat in summer

15/10/2009 17:25:40

When sizzling hot weather is forecast, how can you store that early morning cool? Try these tips:

What has Water got to do with Energy?

03/08/2010 15:04:09

The short answer is... plenty! About 70% of global freshwater is used in agriculture - this provides us with our food energy. Hydropower provides some 20% of global electricity.