Posts Tagged Energy Saving Trust
-
Spy planes to check we're not wasting energy
Jan 20
Posted by: Justin | Number of Comments: No Comments
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…
Location : Environmental policy, News
-
Are you paying to heat the streets?
Nov 8
Posted by: Justin | Number of Comments: 1 Comment
Category: A guide to..., Cavity wall insulation, Grants, Loft insulation, Saving money | Date Posted: Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Oil rose above $80 a barrel on Friday, dashing any hope of a fall in the cost of heating our homes this winter. Despite increasing pressure for energy companies to justify the price of domestic energy, many agree that heating costs are set to remain at an all time high this winter, just at a time when many are finding it difficult to remain warm.Keep the heat off the street.
With the cost of energy so high, it’s not surprising that many people are looking to keep as much of their heat within their own four walls. It’s a worrying statisti…
Location : A guide to..., Cavity wall insulation, Grants, Loft insulation, Saving money