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Our homes are responsible for the greatest amount of CO2 emissions. Energy efficiency through good thermal insulation, high tech hot water and central heating systems and power saving electrical appliances will help lower household bills and reduce harmful greenhouse gases.
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Solutions
UK's TrustMark incentive aims to eliminate rogue traders
Industry scheme to put back public confidence
3rd February 06

Products
London house of straw uses under floor heating
A model of sustainable living in an urban environment
26th January 06

Homes
Designing harmonious homes for the future
Results of the Project:LIFE research initiative
26th January 06

Energy efficiency
17 million UK homes exposed to winter 'gremlins'
Householders avoid even the simplest measures
20th January 06

Energy efficiency
High percentage of UK private homes are inefficient
Improvement body calls for Government incentives
20th January 06

Electric
Electricity suppliers dragging their feet on Fuel Mix Disclosure
Good Energy with 100% renewable is way out in front
12th January 06

House types
CAT conference on hemp for sustainable houses
Highlights environmental and economic potential
6th January 06

Energy efficiency
UK boilermaker and housebuilder to integrate home energy efficiency
Heavy investment in alternative technologies
6th January 06

Energy efficiency
Devon village home shows the way forward
Energy efficiency is key ingredient
15th December 05

Energy ratings
Carbon Coach helps reduce CO2 footprint and save money
Some "high-flyers" produce 100 tonnes of carbon a year
1st December 05

Energy efficiency
New homes are a lot more energy efficient
Older properties need better insulation to beat winter cold
24th November 05

Energy ratings
Energy prices are biggest threat to fuel poverty targets
Warning comes from campaigners
18th November 05

Gas
New domestic high-efficiency pumps
80% potential savings in energy consumption
10th November 05

Renewables
Government action needed on home/school microgeneration
Remarkable impact on everyday life
4th November 05

Heating
With icy weather around the corner can your home cope?
Is your central heating up to the challenge?
27th October 05

Energy efficiency
Self-builders to solve UK sustainable housing crisis
Pathfinders for more eco-friendly homes
13th October 05

Ventilation
Natural ventilation provides a healthy home for next to nothing
Passive stack is proven solution
13th October 05

Heating
New grant funding for domestic heat pumps
Householders and community projects
6th October 05

Energy efficiency
Britain's builders urged to act on demand for greener homes
Eco-friendly features influence buyer's decisions
6th October 05

Energy efficiency
See-at-a-glance monitor keeps track on domestic electricity consumption
Save over £200 in first year on electricity bills
22nd September 05

Energy efficiency
UK revised Building Regulations to tackle climate change
One million tones of carbon to be saved
14th September 05

 

 

Homes
EcoHomes "Very Good Standard" for new housing association homes
Early planning and partnership working the keys to success
3rd February 06

Products
New generation of electric heating appliances meets UK April changes
Most significant development in electric heating in over a decade
26th January 06

Underfloor
Underfloor heating is rapidly becoming the "must have" option
Whole house heating or specific areas
20th January 06

Underfloor
Heating from the earth and underfloor heating
A winning formula
12th January 06

Radiators
First independent chemical water treatment research in domestic heating systems
Quantifiable loss in energy efficiency due to 'dirty systems
6th January 06

Surveys
UK government report analyses impact of microgeneration
Technology could help reduce CO2 by 6.5%
22rd December 05

Wood
Great savings to be made from wood burning stoves
A carbon neutral way to warm up your life
8th December 05

Refurb
UK TrustMark initiative gets New Year launch
Long-awaited scheme aims to beat cowboy traders
24th November 05

Refurb
Don't have the wool pulled over your eyes
Get the right person for the job
18th November 05

Insulation
UK's uninsulated homes will cost £1.9bn this winter
21m homes set to waste energy
10th November 05

Surveys
Some doubts about UK Home Information Packs
Will inspectors to be up to the task?
10th November 05

Refurb
Five million UK homes in need of substantial repair
Is yours one of them?
27th October 05

Surveys
Households could be purged of modern luxuries within 15years
EST research gives stark warning
27th October 05

Energy efficiency
Improving energy consumption feedback
A simple graphic could promote energy saving
13th October 05

Energy efficiency
World's first sustainable building centre to open in England's heartland?
International builders merchants proposals take shape
6th October 05

Maintenance
First scheme operators for TrustMark announced
New consumer protection initiative
6th October 05

Energy efficiency
Northern Ireland fuel prices highlighted
No better time to be energy efficient says EST
29th September 05

Gas
Stainless steel gas boiler has weather compensation control
Outside sensor cuts out home overheating problems
22nd September 05

Energy ratings
Far reaching energy report for all UK homes by 2007
Aims to raise householders awareness
8th September 05

 

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