The Kyoto Protocol

September 3, 2011

The Kyoto Protocol is part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which is aimed at fighting global warming. The UNFCCC is e international environmental treaty with the goal of achieving the “stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate [...]

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Does The Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme Apply To Me?

August 30, 2011

If you have read our earlier article on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), you will already be aware that the Renewable Heat Premium Payment is a payment scheme that is being introduced for domestic customers before full domestic RHI comes into force in 2012. What is the Renewable Heat Premium Payment? Simply put the renewable heat premium [...]

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What is MVHR?

August 22, 2011

Mechanical Ventilated Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems can provide you with whole house ventilation. So, you are aware of the costs and disadvantages of having a home that is draughty and poorly insulated. Therefore, your home is well insulated and draught sealed but unless you provide some form of ventilation then the air becomes more and [...]

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Global Warming – 2

July 28, 2011

In the last article on global warming I looked at the effects that were being suffered by the environment and the oceans. In this article I want to look at the effects on people. Health We are affected by climate change due to global warming through the change in weather patterns around the world – [...]

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Global Warming – 1

July 23, 2011

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years you will have heard about “global warming”. There are experts all over the world who are providing evidence of the effects of global warming, and of course there are those who say it doesnt exist. But, what is it? Should we care? [...]

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What Are Energy Performance Certificates

July 16, 2011

What Are Energy Performance Certificates Energy Performance Certificate’s (EPC) give you information about how your home uses energy and the amount of carbon dioxide it emits. The certificate will also have suggestions about how to reduce your energy usage and therefore your carbon dioxide. The Energy Performance Certificate will carry a rating that compares the current efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions [...]

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What You Need To Know About Your Roof

July 10, 2011

When you are considering a solar solution to provide environmentally friendly power for your home the installer will need to make some significant changes to your roof. Here are some of the things you should know a bit about to make sure they can correctly install the solar panels. Terms About Your Roof Pitched Roof A slopped roof where [...]

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Rainwater Harvesting

June 26, 2011

Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storing of rainwater for reuse. It can then be used, depending on the system used, for water in the home, for livestock, for irrigation, and for other typical uses of water. It can also be used to increase the sub-surface water levels to help with crops. As well as [...]

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The Green Bank

June 18, 2011

The UK government has released the details of a green bank, that is there to allow for investment in renewable energies and the development of new clean energy sources. The idea of a green bank has been welcomed by green campaigners and the low-carbon technology industry but they are concerned about some of the restrictions [...]

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Wood Pellets and Renewable Heating

June 12, 2011

Wood pellets are a type of wood fuel, generally made from compacted sawdust. They are usually produced as a by-product of sawmilling and other wood transformation activities. Wood pellets have certain advantages: The wood pellets are extremely dense and can be produced with a low humidity content (below 10%) that allows them to be burned [...]

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