Tag: energy
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Kolbe Showcases Energy Efficiency with New Solar Panel System
Kolbe Windows & Doors recently completed and activated a significant solar panel system on the roof of its main manufacturing facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 999.6-kilowatt (kW) alternative energy system, consisting of 2,061 photovoltaic panels, is expected to offset 31.8% of the plant’s current energy consumption. Kolbe worked closely with Northwind Solar located in Amherst, Wisconsin,…
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How much does insulation cost when improving your home’s energy efficiency?
Insulation remains one of the best ways of enhancing energy efficiency, reducing utility bills, and improving the year-round comfort in your home. And, whether you’re renovating, extending or building a new home, when correctly specified, home insulation is going to save you money in the long run. Insulation costs however do depend on the type…
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Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration’s rollback of support for the sector sets in. Clean energy advocacy nonprofit E2 announced the cancellations last week as part of its monthly tracking of clean energy project announcements in the U.S. It…
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Martin Lewis says Trump tariffs will bring UK energy bills down ‘but only a little’
Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs are rippling through global energy markets, and UK households could feel the benefit. According to MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis, the “Trump effect” is helping to drive down wholesale energy prices, which means a small drop in domestic bills is likely this summer. The change comes in the wake of US…
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Rory McIlroy goes from Green Jacket to Green Energy after he gains planning approval for heat pump
Fresh off his historic Masters triumph, Rory McIlroy has secured yet another victory, this time in the world of eco-friendly home improvements. The golf superstar has been granted planning permission to install an air source heat pump for his outdoor swimming pool at his £9 million estate on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. This win…
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How Roller Blinds Can Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of your home, one area that often gets overlooked is the windows. Windows are a significant source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, which can strain your heating and cooling systems, driving up energy bills. However, with the right window treatments,…
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Everything you need to know about heat pumps: Michael Holmes speaks to renewable energy expert David Hilton in an exclusive Masterclass
On Thursday 24 April 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating will be hosting an exciting new masterclass, which will be available to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members. ‘Everything You Need To Know About Heat Pumps’ will be hosted by Michael Holmes, one of the UK’s leading property experts and Homebuilding & Renovating’s Director of Content, and he’ll…
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Could Trump’s trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
As the US under President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods – particularly clean energy components – industry insiders say the UK could become a key alternative market. The trade war may divert solar panels, batteries, wind turbine parts and heat pump components from the US to Europe, increasing supply and driving down costs.…
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Solar Battery Storage: The Key to Energy Independence in 2025
Commercial solar panel installation projects are transforming the energy landscape for businesses across the country, offering unprecedented opportunities for cost savings and operational resilience. Forward-thinking facility managers and property owners are increasingly incorporating large-scale commercial solar panel installation solutions that pair photovoltaic systems with advanced battery storage technologies. The Strategic Advantage of Solar-Plus-Storage for Commercial…
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Smart Partnership Unlocks Innovative HVAC Energy Savings
Encycle Technologies, Inc., a data-driven technology company that deploys autonomous intelligence and analytics to improve commercial HVAC management, has partnered with Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, to expand the market availability of energy efficiency and demand-side management solutions. Encycle’s Swarm Logic® software will now integrate with Copeland’s Sensi smart thermostats to provide light commercial customers with cost-effective solutions…