Tag: energy
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The Future of Green Energy in UK Homes and Businesses
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the shift towards green energy is becoming increasingly important. In the UK, renewable energy sources such as solar power are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of homes and businesses. The transition to cleaner energy not only helps reduce the nation’s…
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New feature lets UK homebuyers find zero energy bill homes
UK homebuyers can now more easily spot properties that dramatically reduce energy costs thanks to a new feature from Rightmove, developed in partnership with Octopus Energy. The Zero Bills label highlights homes equipped with green technology such as heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries, making it simple for movers to find properties that are both…
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Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A host of U.S. manufacturing expansions are underway, supported by federal and state incentives to bolster domestic production and create local jobs. Just last week, officials in Alabama, Kentucky and Colorado touted investments from manufacturers in the battery…
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Heat pumps cut energy bills by over £200, UK study finds
Heat pumps installed in UK homes are cutting energy bills by more than £200 a year when they are properly designed and set up, according to a major new study. Researchers analysing real-world data from hundreds of households found the systems are performing far better than earlier trials suggested, delivering lower costs, higher comfort, and…
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Are boiling water taps energy efficient?
Instead of waiting around for the kettle to heat up, boiling water taps provide a quick and convenient way to make hot drinks – but are they the most energy-efficient option? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as it depends on several factors, such as the quality of your insulation, how new and…
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Video | Hinkley Point C shares footage of night-time works
Hinkley Point C has released new footage from the project, offering a glimpse into the work that happens after dark at the site. Featuring Rob Jordan, project construction director at Hinkley Point C, the video provides a behind-the-scenes view of the night shift that keeps the site moving 24/7. In total, 14,000 people are working…
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AI controls cut energy waste from Portakabins by 87%
AI can help reduce wasted energy in Portakabins by up to 87%, according to a study carried out by the portable buildings specialist. Portakabin teamed up with Aireavu, which uses AI to monitor and improve building performance, to explore how its modular buildings can be more energy-efficient. Energy wastage from modular structures can be as…
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Heat pumps in new homes use far less energy than expected
One of the UK’s first real-world trials of all-electric new builds has found that homes fitted with air-source heat pumps and solar panels are using dramatically less electricity than expected. The homes recorded annual energy use between 40% and 67% lower than the UK average, with peak demand also coming in far below predicted levels.…
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Sheds turned into energy rooms to cut heating bills
A quiet Essex bungalow has become the unlikely test bed for a new way of heating homes using recycled energy from tiny computers. At a time when energy price rises have pushed many households to look for alternatives, the couple living there have turned their garden shed into a working “energy room” that now powers…
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London’s first all-electric energy centre gets approval
A large-scale electric energy centre that can heat thousands of homes without the need for boilers has received planning permission. The facility, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, will provide low-carbon heating, hot water and cooling across Brent Cross Town, a new 180-acre park town in north London developed by Vattenfall,…