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Renewable energy – or at least alternative methods of heating and powering the home – is fast becoming the standard choice for the self-builder. Indeed, the Building Regulations, the Code for Sustainable Homes and the Merton Rule are increasingly making it a compulsory measure. But which technologies will be most effective in your home, and perhaps more importantly, what will they cost? This is collection of all the information and advice from Homebuilding & Renovating magazine about green and eco features for self-build. From feed in tariffs to heat pumps and solar panels, get the information you need to create your dream eco-friendly self-build home.

Renewables Interested in generating your own green electricity? Or even improving the efficency of your current home? This section covers all you need to know about about renewables such as solar power, hydro power and wind turbines.
Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is an important aspect to consider when building a new home. This section discusses some of the things you need to consider, such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and offer advice on how to improve the energy ratings in your home.
Assessing Green Technologies In recent years, green technology has become a much talked-about issue. In the present climate, it is vital to consider renewable and sustainable energy sources when building a new home. But which technology is right for you? This section analyses all types of eco energy sources to help you decide if they are right for you.

Feed-in Tariffs & Renewable Heat Incentive Feed-in Tariffs Explained Feed-in Tariffs: Expert Views Feed-in Tariffs: How it Works Discuss Feed-in Tariffs Sign the petition for equal tariffs for renewables pioneers Government Feed-in Tariff site Video explanation of Feed-in Tariffs
Heat Pumps Heat Pumps Is a Heat Pump Right For You? Heat Pumps: Free Energy or Eco Fad? Heat Pumps: How Much Do They Cost? Heat Pumps: Do they really work? Discuss heat pumps Key Suppliers Video on air source heat pumps and noise How heat pumps work Inside an air source heat pump
PV Solar Panels (Electricity) Solar PV for Electricity Saving Energy A Passive Solar Self Build Generating Electricity Discuss PV on our forum Video explaining how PV works in general Excellent video explaining the specifics of PV technology
Solar Thermal (Hot Water) Solar Panels for Hot Water An Eco Modernist-style Home Key Suppliers Discuss solar power Solar power case studies
Wind Turbines The Truth About Wind Turbines Wind Turbines: Are They Worth it? Generating Electricity Key Suppliers Discuss wind turbines Warwick Wind Trials Results Energy Saving Trust
Biomass Biomass Biomass... A 21st Century Fuel? Saving Energy Discuss Biomass Key Suppliers
Water Recycling Collecting Rainwater Rainwater Management Discuss Water Recycling Key Suppliers
Combined Heat Power (CHP) An Introduction to CHP Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Discuss Combined Heat Power Key Suppliers

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Feed-in Tariffs & Renewable Heat Incentive

Heat Pumps

PV Solar Panels (Electricity)

Solar Thermal (Hot Water)

Wind Turbines

Biomass

Water Recycling

Combined Heat Power (CHP)

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