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Battery Recycling Needs to Improve
Jan 14
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Category: News | Date Posted: Friday, January 14th, 2011
A survey released this week by the European Recycling Platform (ERP) has indicated that close to half of the UK population has never recycled a battery. This is despite legislation which has been set under the European Union’s Batteries Directive.Government targets
The EU legislation insists that 25 per cent of all batteries sold must be recycled by 2012. This figure is expected to rise to 45 per cent by 2016.
The ERP survey shows that the UK is having trouble meeting these targets. Of those people questioned, 45 per cent said that th…
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Time To Stock Up On Energy Saving Bulbs
Jan 7
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Category: News | Date Posted: Friday, January 7th, 2011
The price of low energy light bulbs is set to increase as the subsidies which the government offer are about to be used for other purposes. In addition, it seems that manufacturers are taking advantage of new EU rules on the sale of incandescent bulbs.Subsidy Scheme
Currently supermarkets and DIY stores offer eco-bulbs at a discounted price due to the subsidy they receive from the government. This subsidy first came in several years ago when the old-style bulbs began to be phased out. DIY stores and supermarkets were encouraged by the su…
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Insulate now while grants are still available
Oct 21
Posted by: Justin | Number of Comments: 2 Comments
Category: Environmental policy, News, Solar power | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21st, 2010
The Department of Energy and Climate Change came off relatively lightly in yesterdays round of spending cuts. A 30% cut in admin costs is being forced, but an overall 5% reduction in funding.The good news is that grants for loft insulation and cavity wall insulation are secure for the immediate future, but homeowners and private tenants are being urged to apply for their grant now whilst funding is still available.
An estimated 1 million eligible homes have still not taken advantage of grants for home insulation, which could see them s…
Category : Environmental policy, News, Solar power
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1 in 3 adults worried about winter energy bills
Aug 24
Posted by: Justin | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
According to a recent survey by Home Heat Helpline, a third of adults are worried they won’t be able to afford the cost of heating their over the upcoming winter months.Last Winter saw some of the coldest temperatures on record in the UK, as snow and ice brought chaos to the country. As a result, homes were forced to turn up their thermostats and use energy-hungry appliances such as electric heaters to keep themselves warm. This, together with ever-increasing prices, led to a huge rise in energy bills, and many found it difficult to find the …
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Briton's are best energy savers in Europe
Jul 14
Posted by: Justin | Number of Comments: No Comments
Category: Environmental policy, News, Solar power | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
A recent study has revealed that Britain has become the most energy concious country in Europe.The study, led by EDF Energy, found that over 70% of households in the UK have now installed energy saving measures such as <a href=”http://www.insulationgrants.info”>home insulation</a>.
This represents a significant increase over the last three years, with many homes taking advantage of government grants available increase their energy efficiency.
We are, however, still falling behind our European neighbours when it comes to using su…
Category : Environmental policy, News, Solar power
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Insulation grants could have saved you £160 in 2009
Mar 10
Posted by: Justin | Number of Comments: No Comments
Category: A guide to..., Cavity wall insulation, Environmental policy, Grants, Loft insulation, News, Saving money | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
A total of £500 million wasted last year from heat seeping out of poorly insulated UK homes, according to figures released by The Department of Energy and Climate Change.Whilst many homes have taken advantage of insulation grants available towards cavity wall and loft insulation, nearly 2 million households have yet to make the move.
The average saving on a two bedrooms home is around £160 after insulating cavity walls and loft. Those on benefits or over 60 could also qualify to have the work done for free. For everyone else, the cost is a…
Category : A guide to..., Cavity wall insulation, Environmental policy, Grants, Loft insulation, News, Saving money
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It's not just cavity wall insulation, it's M&S cavity wall insulation
Feb 18
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Category: Cavity wall insulation, Grants, News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 18th, 2010
It’s a growing trend for high street stores to move into the home energy market. Sainsbury’s, B&Q, Tesco and now M&S all offer insulation services to help households cut energy bills.M&S launched it’s home energy division a year ago, offering a variety of environmentally friendly home energy products. This latest move into the insulation market is not unexpected, given the huge numbers of households yet to insulate their homes.
Recent estimates suggest that 2 million homes could still benefit from grants available towards the cos…
Category : Cavity wall insulation, Grants, News
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Spy planes to check we're not wasting energy
Jan 20
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Category: Environmental policy, News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
The latest in thermal imaging technology is to be used to assess the amount of energy being wasted by homes in Lancashire, it has been announced.In a joint project between 15 local councils and the Energy Saving Trust, planes will fly above Lancashire and detect the amount of heat escaping from local homes, in order to assess their energy efficiency.
Houses deemed to be amongst the least energy efficient will be told of their low efficiency rating, and given advice on how to improve it. The cabinet member for environment and planning at Lanc…
Category : Environmental policy, News
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Households facing £70 increase in January energy bill
Jan 12
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Category: Grants, Loft insulation, News, Saving money | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
According to the Telegraph today, the average monthly fuel bill for a British household could be as much as £70 higher this month, due to the plummeting temperatures and the increasing demand for gas and electricity.A combined £1.9 billion in extra fuel payments is expected, as the demand for gas and electricity continues to rise during the so-called Big Freeze.
It seems the rising demand has come as a surprise to companies such as the National Grid, who have reported a limited supply, causing prices to escalate even further.
Many argue t…
Category : Grants, Loft insulation, News, Saving money
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Insulation grants are still not being taken
Jan 11
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Category: Cavity wall insulation, Grants, Loft insulation, News | Date Posted: Monday, January 11th, 2010
We’ve already seen some of the coldest temperatures to hit the UK in the last 30 years, but despite these icy conditions many people are still missing out on ensuring their home is as warm as possible.According to recent estimates, as many as 2 million homes could qualify for help towards cavity wall or loft insulation in the form of free government insulation grants, but have yet to come forward to claim this help.
Home owner, tenants and landlords can all benefit from insulation grants, and it is not dependant on whether you receive benefi…
Category : Cavity wall insulation, Grants, Loft insulation, News