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Social housing residents in North Tyneside save on their energy bills following green refurbishments
Residents living in Shiremoor, North Tyneside are set to save more than £19,000 collectively on their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions by over 100 tonnes in the next year, thanks to a package of green refurbishments by Kier North Tyneside. The scheme to improve the energy efficiency of social housing involves large-scale refurbishments to almost 50 homes in the area with a view to rolling the project out across the remaining prop... [more]
Envision Solar's LifeVillage offers rapid deployment of solar-integrated buildings to provide shelter and clean energy in times of crises
Envision Solar International, Inc. has announced its newest solar innovation, the LifeVillage™, which offers rapid and widespread deployment of safe, system-built, solar-integrated buildings that provide shelter and clean energy in times of crises. Using efficient solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, Envision Solar’s LifeVillage offers clean energy and durable steel-framed buildings where traditional electrical power generation and the associated t... [more]
Mipower to deliver the benefits of the Feed in Tariff to homeowners and businesses via solar PV systems
From the 1st of April 2010, the Government has made the Feed in Tariff (FIT) available that pays the owners of domestic and commercial buildings up to maximum of 41.3 pence for every unit (kWh) of electricity generated from their solar PV systems. A group of Midlands-based businessmen - led by former Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council chief executive, Robin Hooper - have launched a nationally-focussed company to deliver the benefits of the ... [more]
Architects look for effective ways of making existing properties more energy efficient
UK architects have been challenged to design innovative energy efficient retrofit solutions for a terrace of four houses in Sunderland. The five architectural projects shortlisted for the Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards have been hailed as an important step in ensuring that the nation finds effective ways of making existing properties more energy efficient. “New houses are amongst the most energy efficient ever built, but there are more t... [more]
Millions of Brits waste money and energy when they go on holiday
Up to 3 million Brits could leave their heating and hot water switched on when they go on holiday this summer, wasting money and energy in the process, according to research released today by smart home firm PassivSystems. A further 9 million could leave electrical items turned on. With more than half of British holiday-makers securing bargain breaks by booking holidays up to three months in advance, the online survey by YouGov on behalf of P... [more]
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After Katrina, New Orleans housing goes green
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Bluegreen Communities Supports NAPE Expo, Operation FINALLY HOME to Honor Wounded War Heroes
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First-of-its-Kind Organizational Solar 'Group Buy' Program Established
Members of the San Jose Credit Union, who are also City of San Jose employees and retirees, can now go solar more efficiently and cost effectively thanks to an innovative group buy program that is the first of its kind in the U.S. Â The San Jose Employee Solar Group Buy program is the result of a partnership between the San Jose Credit Union and San Jose's Solar America City Program.
Chance to peek inside Norfolk's eco-buildings
A village hall insulated by straw, a pre-fabricated house put up in just 30 hours and a former pub converted into an energy-efficient home are among the buildings throwing open their doors to the public to showcase their green credentials. Environment correspondent JON WELCH reports.
Spotlight on leaders in contracting
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It may not be easy being green
It may not be easy for people to change their lifestyles and habits, but many local businesses and organizations concerned about preserving the environment are leading the way to a greener future in Fort Bend County.
