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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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UK CO2 targets should be higher

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Insulation 'biggest thing to cut energy bills'

Installing insulation is 'probably the biggest step' people can take to reduce their energy bills, according to the Climate Group.While the energy efficiency measure is...

Fuel poverty fight back by environment secretary

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Public buildings show poor energy efficiency

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Residents get energy efficiency advice

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First commercial straw bale building opens

Energy assessors will get a chance to glimpse inside the first straw bale building in the UK, following its opening in Essex.The building, which has...

Poor EPC ratings turn off tenants

Domestic energy assessors could find that landlords are increasingly calling on them to boost their property's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.According the Energy...

Energy efficiency concerns renters

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Microgeneration is an asset

Installing microgeneration in a home gives households a degree of energy independence as well as helping them cut their bills and should be encouraged, claimed...

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Domestic energy assessorscould be called upon to carry out monitoring of buildings in eco-towns if suggestions by experts are taken up by the...

Natural ventilation system saves energy

Domestic energy assessorscould recommend that clients install a ventilation system which has just won a so-called Green Oscar.The system, devised by University of...

Councillor saves money by making home energy efficient

Domestic energy assessorsmaking energy efficiency suggestions to clients could point to the energy savings made Coventry's climate change councillor.Councillor Nigel Lee embarked on...

Ecohome development saves residents' bills

Domestic energy assessors were consulted in the construction of ten houses which have achieved the Ecohomes 'Excellent' standard.The Quantum housing consortium developed the...

DEAs to get new EPC guidelines

Domestic energy assessors will evaluate more thorough energy performance certificates (EPCs) when the new version of the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (RDSAP)...

Companies could boost value by tackling emissions

Energy assessors who help businesses reduce their carbon footprint could boost the company's worth and help it save money, according to a new report.Research for...

York hotel to cut costs and carbon emissions

Energy assessors suggested a set of energy efficiency recommendations to a historic York hotel to help it cut costs and reduce its carbon footprint.The Dean...

Microgeneration to feature in Croydon eco houses

Water conservation and microgeneration devices are to be installed at a new development in Croydon.The Sumner Gardens development being built by contractor Osborne Homes Division,...

Green roofs should welcome Olympics visitors

London mayor Boris Johnson's environmental advisor has suggested that London's commitment to energy efficiency could be visible in a swathe of green roofs when the...

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

Category: Green Homes (22.02.2008)

mattjgreenwood asked:
Check out the various sections of the Dea direct directory not only does it help UK householders save energy but also emphasise the fact you don't have to be on a low income to get a grant, advice or information.

Our directory explains the top energy saving tips, plus information about how to generate your own energy, get in touch with service providers and products for sale in your area and where to apply for a grant.