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What is a Waste Water Heat Recovery system?
By Joseph Mullane published
Waste Water Heat Recovery systems could be required in all new homes by 2025 so it is important to understand exactly what this system is, what its benefits are, as well as how much it could cost you

Carbon-neutral brick unveiled in the UK — promising to 'change the industry'
By Joseph Mullane published
UK start-up develops a carbon-neutral brick that it says can help cut emissions and change the government's mind about bricks being a viable eco-friendly building material

Demand Flexibility Service: How to get paid for switching off your electric
By Amy Willis last updated
By turning your power off during peak hours when the scheme is running, the National Grid will pay you up to £3 per kWh saved if signed up to the Demand Flexibility Service

Demand Flexibility Service to kick in tonight due to high energy demands
By Joseph Mullane published
The National Grid has announced the Demand Flexibility Service will be introduced from 5-6.30pm tonight, meaning homeowners could earn money back on their energy bills

Waste heat from computer systems to be recycled and used to power British homes
By Sam Webb published
Five projects will receive a share of nearly £65 million to deliver clean, low-cost heating

Couple given £11,000 energy bill after struggling to find out who supplies their home
By Joseph Mullane published
The couple claim that despite their efforts, they were unable to identify their gas supplier after moving in 18 years ago and now have been told they have only 30 days to settle their bill

ULEZ charge on homes would tackle air pollution and rising NO2, say researchers
By Joseph Mullane published
Research suggests most of the nitrogen dioxide pollution in the London air comes from burning fuels for heating, with action demanded from the government to tackle the problem

British Gas announces £969million profit — almost £900m more than last year
By Sam Webb published
Record profits follow energy price hikes last winter, that sparked fuel poverty across the UK and left millions shivering in their homes
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