Insulation played a significant part in a target-beating reduction of domestic energy consumption, according to regulator Ofgem. The installation of insulation helped eight energy providers beat government targets of cutting household energy use by 130TWh in the three years to March 31st as part of the Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC). Energy firms exceeded their EEC obligation by cutting consumption by 187TWh during the second phase of the programme, having already surpassed their targets in the first phase of the scheme, which ran from 2002 to 2005. The single biggest contributor to the cuts was found to be insulation. “Nearly 60 per cent of the ...
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Find more energy saving tips, insulation guide, installation videos and how to improve your house' energy efficiency tips at ThinkInsulation Here are most proven tips to save energy - by ThinkInsulation 1. Turn down your central heating by 1°C It could cut your heating bills by up to 10%. If you feel it’s too cold, just pop on an extra layer of clothing like a T shirt under a shirt or a jumper or cardigan. 2. Don’t leave appliances on standby How often do you leave the TV on standby when you go to bed? That TV, DVD player, HiFi, video recorder are ...
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There are three main types of loft insulation : 1. Quilts - mineral wool and natural wool 2. Blown insulation - mineral wool and cellulose 3. Boards - expanded/extruded polystyrene. Typically, quilts are laid down between the joists - the, horizontal beams that make up the `floor’ of the loft - then another layer of insulation is `cross-laid’ to cover the joists but there are other solutions if you wish to use the loft for storage or convert the space into a living area. If the loft is going to be used for storage then you can insulate between the joists and then either ...
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The need for Insulation has been highlighted , as the heaviest snow in almost 20 years falls across the UK and there are warnings its here to stay for a week! The effects of the snow fall have ranged from the cancellation of all bus services in London to the closure of schools. According to the Met Office, temperatures are set to drop overnight to minus six degrees Celsius. Keeping warm in these conditions will take on an added importance and could convince more households of the need to install insulation . According to the Energy Saving Trust installing loft insulation can save a ...
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News source: http://www.fylde.gov.uk Fylde Low Waste and Energy (FLoWE) and Fylde Borough Council are backing the Home Carbon Saver scheme operated by Energy Services which is committed to helping improve the energy efficiency of all private properties in the Central and Park Wards of the Fylde Borough area. FLoWE supports the Government’s initiative to drive down the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions by 20% by 2010 and has sourced substantial funding to help all residents to do the same. As part of the scheme, Home Carbon Saver offers householders grant funded discounts on loft and cavity wall insulation. Residents of Fylde may also qualify for ...
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