Scottish homes slash their carbon emissions by 25%, report finds
Homes across Scotland have cut their carbon emissions by an impressive 25% over the past eight years, due mainly to the overall growth of renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency measures, a recent report by WWF Scotland has been able to suggest. The figures also show that climate damage caused by people using energy […]
UK’s largest house builders come under fire over lack of energy efficiency in new homes
Some of the UK’s largest housebuilders have been criticized by the Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), Lord Deben, for delivering houses that are not up to the desired energy efficiency standards, a recent news report has been able to suggest. Speaking at a recent event, Lord Deben urged developers to step up […]
Building management systems (BMS) make homes more energy efficient – and stamp duty should reflect that, experts argue
Building managements systems (BMS) can do wonders in terms of improving a building’s overall energy efficiency – and this should be reflected in the stamp duty, experts have argued. In fact, the industry is hoping that stamp duty will either be cut or adjusted based on energy efficiency in order to stimulate transactions, which have […]
Lack of energy efficiency leads to renters overspending
The lack of energy efficiency in various rental properties across the UK is leading to tenants having to overspend on energy by around £13 million every month, a recent study by insurance firm AXA has been able to suggest. The reports reveals that, despite the significant energy efficiency improvements implemented by landlords over the past […]
How to mitigate fire risks in plant and equipment by using an “early warning” system
Many pieces of plant and equipment have motors and other electromechanical devices. These devices are found in refrigerators, freezers, compressors, heat pumps (both ASHP and GSHP systems) and numerous other products, which, unfortunately, can starts to fail. This causes the equipment to draw more current leading to overheating or even fire. Fire risks posed by […]
Smart BMS sensors can help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
The number of children suffering from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning has increased over the past year, a recent report has been able to suggest. The research, by awareness campaign group Project SHOUT, shows that more than 500 cases involving under 18s were reported last year. It also suggests that poisoning by the odourless and colourless […]
Energy efficiency measures still putting off customers due to costs
Despite offering home owners the possibility of drastically cutting their energy bills, domestic energy efficiency systems are still considered way too costly by a significant percentage of the UK population, recent research has suggested. A new survey of 1,539 consumers by Electricity North West (ENW) points out that 56% of consumers that said they were […]
HeatingSave helps you cut down electricity bills as Centrica puts prices up by 12.5%
Centrica has just announced today an increase in the price of electricity on the British Gas standard tariff that takes effect on 15th September and will affect 3.1m of our customers. The energy supplier claims that the 12.5% electricity price rise this September reflects the increasing costs of energy policy, and delivery to customers’ homes […]
Energy efficiency and heating control systems are a priority for new home owners, research reveals
The overall energy efficiency and the level of control over the heating system are considered to be the most essential features of a property, a new survey from Gocompare.com has been able to suggest. Central heating topped the list after 69% said it was a must-have and double glazing followed closely behind with 68%. Having […]
Local council pilots new energy efficiency initiative
A local council is encouraging local residents to actively work on lowering their energy bills by using a specialist web portal to identify potential energy savings, a news report has been able to suggest. Milton Keynes Council has begun to work with community groups in using the Community Action Platform for Energy (CAPE), developed by […]