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Insulation the cornerstone of green building, says TV star
29/03/2007 16:18:49
Those planning to build eco-friendly homes need to prioritise the basics, such as fitting insulation, a presenter of an ecological TV show has said.In an interview with New Consumer Magazine, Dick Strawbridge, presenter of BBC 2 show It's Not Easy Be...
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Livingstone joins with British Gas in London insulation scheme
28/03/2007 16:53:48
The mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has unveiled a new partnership between his office and British Gas, under which householders in the capital will be able to buy discounted loft and cavity wall insulation.Under the scheme, known as the London Gree...
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Canadian scheme puts insulation in Kent homes
27/03/2007 17:14:00
A home energy efficiency company from Canada has been checking on a housing project in Kent, which includes high levels of insulation among its features.Super E, whose technology was used by Berkeley Homes in its Holborough scheme in Kent, sent Assur...
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Green mortgages remain 'niche market'
27/03/2007 17:10:07
The market for green mortgages in Britain, which encourage homeowners to install energy efficient features such as home insulation through financial incentives, is not seeing rapid growth, according to Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.Richar...
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More lenders join green mortgage market
26/03/2007 16:40:14
The market for green mortgages, which offer preferential rates to householders who install energy efficiency measures such as insulation, has expanded further after Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) announced it would launch its own product.HBOS, which...
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More skilled workers needed for insulation sector
26/03/2007 16:37:30
The insulation industry in London will need more skilled workers, according to the latest report by the London Energy Partnership, launched last week.It stated in its announcement of the report that the sector is one of many in the construction and e...
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Herts homes urged to insulate
23/03/2007 17:01:05
Householders in Herts are being urged to install cavity wall insulation in their homes in order to increase energy efficiency and cut down on emissions, amid continued concerns over the environment.A new report from the Herts Environmental Forum reco...
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Budget spells good news for insulation industry
22/03/2007 17:57:33
This year's Budget may spell good news both for the insulation industry and elderly people who need help heating their homes.Gordon Brown announced on Wednesday that grants will be made available for old age pensioners who want to install insulation ...
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Insulation 'can help meet zero-carbon housing target'
21/03/2007 17:28:38
Insulation can play an important role in meeting the government's zero-carbon housing ambitions, an industry expert has claimed.Stephen Wise, market development manager at Knauf Insulation, has made his comments with the industry facing up to the cha...
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Knauf announces improved insulation roll
21/03/2007 17:27:52
Loft insulation manufacturer Knauf Insulation has announced a modification to one of its products that is sure to please customers.The company has increased the length of its Crown Loft Roll 44, a shot-free glass mineral wool, by 34 per cent.Describe...
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