New figures from the Forestry Commission and Treeworld show that a substantial number of households in the north west use woodfuel boilers. With over 200 installations in the area, more households in the UK could be tempted to follow by example and opt for low carbon central heating systems. Consumers may also be encouraged to […]
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On Tuesday, E.ON, one of the largest energy providers in Britain, followed in the footsteps of several other energy firms by raising the price of gas and electricity. Although the price hike by German-owned E.ON was hardly unexpected considering the actions of rival firms, the increase hid a more shocking reality: energy bills are set […]
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Top energy provider British Gas has today announced that it will be investing £37 million in support of its vulnerable customers. The money will be used in two ways: [widget id=”text-4″] 1) A £50 payment for around 340,000 of the company’s Essentials discounted tariff customers to help with their winter fuel bills. This will be […]
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The internet has become a necessary medium through which many people conduct their personal and business affairs on a day-to-day basis. As the internet continues to grow in terms of usage and usability, firms have realised massive savings can be made by providing online-only services; accordingly, it ought not to come as a surprise that […]
The stylish Baxi Bioflo is a new kind of biomass boiler. The product has been designed for properties where a connection to mains gas is not available. The boiler is free-standing with a clean and modern design and comes in an attractive granite look or a lighter pearl finish. Its compact size means it can […]
Kirklees Warm Zone completed its final installation of loft insulation last month, bringing the total number of homes insulated through the scheme to over 51,000. The award-winning Kirklees Warm Zone has been the biggest scheme of its kind in the UK and has received national and local praise for its innovative approach to saving energy […]
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Following the building of two prototype eco-friendly homes, a project to create a model village (not of the Lego variety) in Derwenthorpe, which is located on the outskirts of York, has been granted by officials. With building work set to begin early this year, expectations are high that the Derwenthorpe project will become a model […]
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Council tenants in Renfrewshire will be hoping for a warmer start to the New Year as a programme to install new central heating boilers gets under way. Using Apollo and Wates to fit the more energy efficient boilers, Renfrewshire Council has invested around £138 million in the Delivering Housing Improvements programme, which will see some […]
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One of Britain’s leading energy firms, npower, has upset thousands of customers after it surprised them with rather inappropriate Christmas presents: early gas and electricity bills. As many as 185,000 households are thought to have been issued with energy bills one month ahead of schedule, as npower revises its meter-reading system. Eighty-year-old Sally Wisniewski is […]
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In the UK, condensing gas central heating boilers are considered both reliable and energy efficient. Whilst modern condensing boilers can be described accurately in such terms, customers ought to be aware that the latest generations of condensing boiler are not infallible – a point made painfully aware to thousands of householders over Britain’s most recent […]
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Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has announced that this year’s budget for Warm Front – the Government’s grant scheme in England to help vulnerable households – is fully allocated. The scheme is no longer able to take new applications until the next financial year (April 2011). Applicants who have already registered with Warm […]
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Many households are facing a wait of up to a month for heating oil. The situation, Government Ministers admit, could become ”very serious” if the poor weather continues, with many homes facing a wait of up to four weeks for oil to be delivered. The dismal news follows last month’s announcement of rocketing oil prices. […]
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On Monday, 465.8 million cubic metres of gas were used in Britain, setting a new all-time record. The sudden rise in gas consumption can be attributed to the freezing weather conditions that have gripped much of Britain. As snow, ice and well-below-zero temperatures continue to freeze the nation, many people have stayed at home, either […]
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Heateam, the service division of BDR Thermea, which was created when Baxi and De Dietrich-Remeha merged in 2009, has scooped a top accolade at the National Customer Service Awards (NCSA) 2010. Heading off stiff competition from Thames Water, Rentokil and Royal Mail, Heateam won the coveted Field Service award after impressing the NCSA judges. Following […]
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Research by moneysupermarket.com has found seven in 10 consumers to be worried about their energy bills this quarter. The new survey has found that 40 per cent of households are concerned about the cost of heating their home and 28 per cent are struggling with their bills. The same poll carried out last year revealed […]
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The Fourth Carbon Budget Report is calling for the Government to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60 per cent by 2030. The budget report has been drafted by the Committee on Climate Change and it outlines ways for the Government to meet the reduction targets. Ideas on how to do this include, ensuring all homes […]
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