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Law forcing energy companies to insulate UK homes runs out as bills soar

April 5, 2022 by Caroline Molloy

Tens of thousands of Britain’s poorest energy customers could miss out on a chance to bring their bills down before winter – because the government allowed its flagship insulation scheme to run out.

Categories Economy, Energy, Energy featured Tags energy efficiency, energy prices, insulation Leave a comment

A one-stop shop for greener homes

December 20, 2021 by Nicky Saunter

It is about time the UK government got to grips with retrofitting existing housing to scale up home energy efficiency across the country.

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A fast plant for rapid shifts in construction – how the ancient supercrop Hemp can help build low carbon homes

January 13, 2021 by Rapid Transition Alliance Staff

There is now a huge opportunity to scale up this kind of building, while also bringing a decent living to farmers from a crop that is environmentally sustainable to grow.

Categories Act: Inspiration, Economy, Energy, Environment Tags hemp, hemp production, hempcrete, insulation Leave a comment

Heating People Not Places: How to Keep Warm in a Cool House

March 17, 2015 by Kris De Decker

If we rely solely on insulation, solar energy and sustainable architecture, it would take too much time to address the high energy use of buildings.

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Restoring the Old Way of Warming: Heating People, not Place

February 13, 2015 by Kris De Decker

It would make a lot of sense to restore this old way of warming, especially since modern technology has made it so much more practical, safe and efficient.

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