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Dea direct is an online Domestic Energy and Sustainable building business directory, designed to simplify the journey from idea to action by connecting those seeking advice, services or products swiftly and effectively to the providers in their area. A ‘one-stop-shop’ online directory resource supporting the EST‘s ‘green homes service‘

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Will adding cavity wall insulation really make much of a difference to the energy costs of my home?

Not only can you save up to £170.00 per year on your fuel bill but consider this:If everyone in the UK...

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How long will it take to get pay back on fitting double glazing to my 2 bed home?

It depends on a number of variables so I can’t be very accurate but the way the fuel costs are set to...

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What the point in spending £1000+ on having a new condensing boiler fitted when I’m 70 years old already?

You could recoup the cost within 5 years of improved efficiency if your existing boiler is more than 10 years old, you...

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Is renewable energy a serious alternative to a new generation of nuclear power plants?

Here are a few facts about solar if you add in wind, tidal and other technologies you can see the potential is...

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What does it mean when people talk of % of available water when planning rainwater capture/storage and recycling?

Available water is roughly what's left when evaporation is subtracted from rainfall (evaporation in UK is around 60-70%). East Anglia at 1,893...

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If I install a small wind turbine and some solar panels how can I sell the access back to the grid when I’m not using it?

A. Good Energy have  a Home Generation tariff that will pay (x) pence per kwh for ALL of the power generated by...

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I have been told by a friend that you you can now get eco plastics. Has any one heard of any, and if so, how do they work?

A. One of the subsidiaries of the Dow Group, Cargill Dow has used the power of 'green' plants for large-scale production of...

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Does changing our lights to low energy really have an effect on the environment or is it just government spin?

If every UK household installed three CFLs, the energy saved could power all the street lighting in the UK.If every household changed...

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Where can I find out if we qualify for a grant for energy saving home improvements?

Check out the various sections of the Dea direct directory not only does it help UK householders save energy but also emphasise...

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What’s the London green home service about? As a London home owner am I eligible to take part?

A. The London Development Agency has launched the green homes service website which contains information, help and advice for homeowners, tenants and...

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News Articles

Energy efficient measures could get EU funds

Energy efficiency benefits of double glazing, insulation and efficient boilers could be brought to low income homes through funds from the EU, following the proposal...

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Energy balancing system trialled

Domestic energy advisors may in future be recommending their customers use 'dynamic demand' systems in their electrical devices to cut their carbon emissions.Energy company npower...

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Microgeneration to power food store

A hydroelectric microgeneration facility owned by the community is to power a Deryshire Co-operative Group (Co-op) food store.According to the Co-op, it will be the...

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Domestic energy assessor visits could boost energy awareness

Regular visits by domestic energy assessorswould help households think about their energy efficiency, according to the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.A spokesman for the...

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Government must speed up climate change action

Government action to combat climate change must be accelerated, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).The organisation's director general told the CBI Climate Change...

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Low-carbon tech will get cheaper the sooner we use it

Low-carbon technologies domestic energy assessors might recommend to customers will get cheaper the sooner they are put into use, according to an expert.Paul Elkins, professor...

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Energy assessors help residents cut fuel bills

Domestic energy assessors will be helping Mid Sussex residents get a better idea of the energy performance of their homes.A scheme run by...

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New wind turbine design could be three times more powerful

A new wind turbine design could be up to three times more efficient than existing models.Although only in prototype stage, the new model by FloDesign...

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Eco-homes get wind turbines

An eco-home development in Manchester has had its wind turbines installed.The Seddon Homes Heywood Gardens ten-home development was designed to meet the 'Very Good' standard...

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Photovoltaic panels need to be designed to reflect less heat

Photovoltaic panels should be designed to minimise the amount of heat they reflect back into the atmosphere, according to scientists.Researchers have discovered that the amount...

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Energy efficiency to cut home emissions by 30%

Energy efficient improvements such as better insulation, draught proofing and replacing old boilers are set to contribute to a reduction of direct emissions in homes...

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Eco-measures to feature on £1m centre

Photovoltaic solar panels and a green sedum roof are to feature at a multi-use centre to be run by a social enterprise.The Cleobury Country Centre...

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Renovated outhouses win conservation award

Renovated farm buildings heated with a ground source heat pump have received a conservation award from the South Norfolk Council.Pump Hall, now a three bedroom...

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Mobile smart meters coming

Domestic energy assessors in the future might include the idea of a wirelessly controlled heating solution in their recommendations to customers following the...

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Climate Change, Energy and Planning Bill now law

Two Bills of interest to domestic energy assessorshave received Royal Assent and are now on the statute books. The Energy Bill and the Climate Change...

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Yearly energy MOTs suggested for homes

Domestic energy advisors could find themselves carrying out yearly assessments on buildings under suggestions from government think tank Foresight.Led by government chief scientific advisor professor...

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Cavity wall insulation saves 'significant energy'

Cavity wall insulation can save homes "significant amounts of energy" landlords have been told at a conference.Speaking at a seminar at the Landlord and Buy-to-Let...

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£100m pledged for insulation

A further £100 million has been pledged to fund home insulation in the government's pre-budget report.Chancellor Alistair Darling announced the fund would be made available...

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Hill home sells easily

An earth-sheltered home which in 12 years cost its owners just £10 in space heating has been sold amid high levels of interest, despite the...

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Microgeneration boom predicted

Government plans to pay people premium rates to generate renewable energy, could see a surge of microgeneration being installed outside homes, according to a consortium...

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Weekly Newsletter

Green home of the week

Yew tree house is A brand new Four Bedroom home, designed with a very low carbon footprint which makes it inexpensive to run and...

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Feature listing - Bristol DEA

Bristol DEA was founded in 2007 in response to the requirement of reducing carbon emissions from our domestic housing stock, supported by the latest government...

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DEA direct to Attend Energy Effieciency Partnership for homes conference

Dear Members
As DEA direct CEO I shall be attending the Energy Effieciency Partnership for homes (EEPH)
Annual conferance at the Congress centre in London...

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40k google ad veiws for DEA & EPC in Past 10 days

whilst our organic search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy sets down firm foundations for the medium to long term across all sectors and subsectors of the...

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Feature listing - Energy Assessors Kent

Established in 2007, Energy Assessors Kent are a joining of forces of three qualified Domestic Energy Assessors.

Energy Assessors Kent pride ourselves in delivering...

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Green home of the week

Tommy Walsh’s most famously built Eco house in the Fens is on the market. The 2 bed detached property has a welth of contemporary design...

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Members key benefits

You our members benefit from the collective online marketing power of a large directory resource whose action plan put simply is to generate quality leads...

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A Warm welcome from the CEO

Dear Members

Thank you for your overwhelming support during our official launch this past two weeks, the directory activity has been staggering. Well over 4500 professionals...

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