Heat pumps remain popular among people building their own homes, according to a ground source heat pump company.Although major developer interest has "quietened down" as a result of recession, self-builders are still showing interest in the low carbon technology, claimed Ice Energy.The company’s Richard Thickford said that the technology was...

Plumbers are set to be put into action on properties in Camelon, Falkirk as part of a new fuel efficiency initiative.New high-efficiency central heating systems will be installed in 200 homes as part of a £455,000 housing investment programme from Falkirk council.Plumbers will be installing new gas condensing combination boilers...

Provision for waste water recycling is one of a number of energy saving measures included in a new estate of green homes. Developer ndhomes is submitting plans for the construction of 42 homes at the Paddock, an area of land surrounding the city's racecourse. According to the firm, the project...

Biomass boilers and other renewable heat systems need to be considered early in the design process of a building, according to a biomass fuel supply firm.While industry figures at a debate on the wood fuel industry predicted "massive growth" in the use of renewable heating systems, they also said that...

Almost 2,000 homes in one town have found some relief from energy bills by installing new heating systems, insulation and draught proofing with government assistance.The Warm Front scheme, designed to reduce the energy bills to tackle fuel poverty helped 1,939 households in Yeovil improve insulation and gas heating.According to the...

Ground source heat pumps and biomass boilers are being considered as a means to heat the 330 homes in what has been dubbed "Scotland's greenest village".The community of Fintry, which already owns a wind turbine which generates enough electricity for 1,800 homes, is looking at further ways to reduce its...

A high-efficiency condensing boiler with heating controls has been recommended to landlords who want to improve the value of their property while contributing to the fight against climate change.Birmingham-based letting agency Accord has advised landlords to capitalise on the public's thirst for environmental performance.It also noted that under new regulations...

An energy efficient boiler is being installed along with sheep's wool insulation in a bid to cut the cost of running a historic timber-framed building in Suffolk.Lavenham's Guildhall is undergoing conservation work, which will include steps to reduce its £5,700 annual energy bills.Work funded by the National Trust will include...

Energy saving devices, such as smart meters, insulation and energy efficient boilers could help household finances, according to former prime minister Tony Blair.Talking about tackling climate change to CNN, Mr Blair said that it had to be done at the same time as fixing the economy and ensuring national security.The...

A heat pump supplier has become the 200th microgeneration installer to be approved under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).ICS Renewable Energy, which supplies the DeLonghi Heat Pump range, has become the 200th installer network to receive the approval from the scheme run by BRE Global.David Gall, manager of the scheme,...