Archive for November, 2007

£2.3 billion micro-generation industry by 2016

Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by ashleys.

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Natural Choices is reporting on a report by the Renewable Advisory Board which suggests that a growing requirement for energy efficient homes could create a £2.3 billion energy micro-generation market by 2016. The report highlights the critical role that micro-generation could play in meeting the energy requirements of the UK.  While at present generating energy [...]

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Energy saving lightbulbs means it pays to save!

Posted on 25. Nov, 2007 by ashleys.

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www.thisisguernsey.com reports on how the channel islands could potentially be saving around six million pounds by the simple method of providing each household with five energy saving lightbulbs. Providing each household with five free light bulbs would cost £375,000 giving rise to a very interesting positive equation. If the calculation is accurate and assuming that [...]

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Build yourself a Solar Heater

Posted on 22. Nov, 2007 by ashleys.

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Lifehacker.com have posted a nice video demonstration on how to build a cheap, less than $10 is the claim, solar heater out of foam board, black paint and various other materials than can be collected together cheaply. According to the video, once you have built it, you can put it by the window and increase [...]

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Green Home Service

Posted on 20. Nov, 2007 by ashleys.

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The UK Environment secretary, Hilary Benn has launched plans for a one stop shop service for greener homes. Alison Benjamin over at the Guardian Unlimited takes a looks at what the Green Home Service will offer. This is done in a FAQ format which also seems to include non related general questions such as; “How [...]

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