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15/12/2010

TeploTie is the Wall Tie of choice for Aston Homes’ latest sustainable dwelling

Ancon TeploTie wall ties have been installed by Aston Homes on Devon Cottage, a new super-insulated detached dwelling in Cookham Dean, Berkshire.
TeploTie forms ... for more information please visit -
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02/12/2010

Kingspan Water Talks About Rainwater Harvesting at EcoBuild 2011

Kingspan Water, a leading supplier of rainwater harvesting systems to the UK building industry, will be out in force at Ecobuild 2011, demonstrating a live install and offering ...for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news4.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

02/12/2010

Households urged to insulate as snow falls early

As the UK experiences the earliest snowfall in 17 years, households have been urged to consider insulation to cope with what could be months of cold weather.
Insurance firm Aviva has called on consumers to insulate their pipes to prevent them from freezing and ... for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

16/11/2010

Top notch rainsystems from Polypipe

Polypipe extends Elegance range with release of Ogee Notched profile and soil and vent products
Polypipe Building Products has launched its enhanced and extended Elegance cast iron effect uPVC rainwater system with the addition of the revolutionary notched gutter concept for its new Ogee profile to add to the original and already popular half round profile. The Elegance range has been designed in such a way that each profile in the range utilises a common downpipe, making installation ..... for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

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02/11/2010

Construction industry unveils sustainability action plans

The construction industry has unveiled five new action plans to help builders and installers become more sustainable and reduce waste.
Launched at the Building Environment Solutions Technology event at the Birmingham NEC, the plans cover windows and plasterboard, as well as resource efficiency in joinery, flooring and construction products packaging.
Industry bodies will examine the impact of these materials throughout their lifecycle and highlight areas where more work is needed ... for further information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

29/10/2010

Homeowners offered eco-mortgage for green builds

Homeowners are being offered a new eco-mortgage if they make their home more energy efficient.
In an effort to boost the number of people retrofitting properties, BuildStore has launched the product, rewarding green households with low interest rates.
Jaclyn Thorburn, spokeswoman for BuildStore, said: "Whilst many people building or undertaking major renovations would like to make their home as green .....for more information, please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

21/10/2010

Will the spending review affect feed-in tariffs?

Homeowners will be eagerly awaiting news of whether or not the government's comprehensive spending review will bring with it cuts to the feed-in tariff.
Chancellor George Osborne will announce details of any spending cuts to government departments.
Among the cuts could be reduced funds for the scheme, which was introduced in April this year.
Consumers who buy solar panels can sell their excess energy.....for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

18/10/2010

New solar panel 'benefits from FIT and RHI incentives'

A new solar photovoltaic (PV) technology will allow consumers and businesses to benefit from the government's feed-in tariff (FIT) and renewable heat incentive (RHI) as it generates both electricity and hot water.
Speaking at an investment showcase by SetSquared, Christophe Williams, managing director of British start-up Naked Energy, claimed that his product can provide a return on investment in just eight years.
Solar PVT has solar thermal tubes and PV panels. The panels warm and water is pumped through the system as a coolant heating water, BusinessGreen.com reported.
As the tubes are reliant on light rather than temperature from..... for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

15/10/2010

Is retrofitting more energy efficient than new builds?

Investment in new energy efficient homes is a more expensive way to save carbon than retrofitting an existing property, a new study has found.
In a Guardian article, a study for Historic Scotland calculated that building an average two-bedroom cottage emits 80 tonnes of CO2 when built to Level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Retrofitting an old house emits eight tonnes of CO2, the report.....for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

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13/10/2010

UK energy network 'will connect to other countries'

The UK's energy network will one day connect to other countries in Europe, the National Grid has predicted.
"There's already a link between the UK and France, and last year we announced that we are working with..for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

11/10/2010

Eco entrepreneur designs zero carbon home

A green energy businessman has designed a zero carbon home for his family.
Russell White from Oakenholt, Flintshire.....for more information please visit - http://www.eco-builder.org/news.php

Sustainable Building & Renewable Energy in the UK & Ireland - The Eco-builder

11/10/2010

UK needs tighter green regulations' on new products

The UK needs tighter regulation to control new products that unnecessarily waste energy.
This is the view of Alex Randell, spokesperson for the Centre for Alternative Technology, who claimed that more consumers are interested in finding out how green their products are.
His comments come after the European Commission announced that it will extend energy labels.....for more information please visit - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Resources/Energy-saving-news/Energy-saving-products/UK-needs-tighter-green-regulations-on-new-products

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