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A General Guide to Renewables
A raft of Government schemes are beginning to make people consider how much money their home could – literally – generate using renewable energy. Tim Pullen provides a guide to assessing which route, and technology, is best for you.
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Solar PV Guide
A detailed guide to solar photovoltaics (PV). Includes advice on installation, the different types of panels, costs, and case studies.
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Solar Thermal Guide
A detailed guide to solar thermal. Includes expert tips, advice on suppliers and a case study.
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Solar Power: In Depth Guide
An in depth guide to solar power. Includes advice on thermal, PV, PVT and more.
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Green Deal - Your Questions Answered
The questions, and answers, from our online Green Deal Q&A with resident eco expert Tim Pullen.
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Green Deal... Is It A Good Deal?
Our eco expert examines how it works in the real world
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CSH: Meeting the Requirements
A guide to each category in the code for sustainable homes and how to meet their requirements.
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Code for Sustainable Homes Explained
We explain what the Code is and how it works.
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Our Guide to Biomass Boilers
Biomass is a good option for many homes - but it's not always cheap. Here's our guide.
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Passivhaus: Over Hyped?
This German standard is considered a paragon for low-energy house design, but Tim Pullen asks if the money required to achieve it is better spent elsewhere.
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