The most energy efficient homes in the UK could save up to £550 per year by implementing efficient insulation measures. In June 2010 the government demanded that energy suppliers work harder to insulate lofts and walls especially for those in low-income households so that savings can be made on energy bills.
15% of homes helped will be the lowest income households and energy companies will no longer be allowed to promote compact florescent lamps in order to prioritise insulation. Up to 3.5mn homes across the UK are likely to benefit from improved insulation measures and the plans are expected to give a huge boost to the insulation industry through the Green Deal.
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Extension of Carbon Emissions Reduction Target leads to increased home installation across Britain
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London’s first CEREB-Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings opens at South Bank University
Greater London has the challenge of reducing carbon emissions by 60% by 2025 but has not had a facility for the development of the technologies and education needed to support this objective. CEREB (Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy) opened at London’s South Bank University will be a new teaching and demonstration centre dedicated to sustainable building design. It offers a range of low carbon technologies on offer to students and industry workers to understand how they help to reduce the carbon foortprint in an urban environment. Key features will include:
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