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This advice leaflet on tackling damp and mould at home is accommpanied by four others: setting central heating controls; reading gas and electricity meters; using night storage heaters; and tips to save energy and money
Making energy advice more accessible
19 August 2015
The large glazed area on the south-facing front can cause this section of the building to overheat in summer. Adhesive film that reduces solar heat gain could be applied here
Creative energy
16 July 2015
There are many heritage homes in Bath and the surrounding area. These are often made from Bath stone, a type of limestone found in the region
Improving the quality of traditional building retrofit
15 July 2015
York held their first 'Eco Open Homes' event earlier this year
The Green Open Homes network is growing
2 July 2015
Using night storage heaters
Using night storage heaters
25 June 2015
This cavity-walled property in Bristol is one the UK case study sites. It contains 19 flats - a combination of owner occupied and privately rented. It is managed by a Board of Directors, elected to represent the views of all owners and residents
Apartment block retrofit guidance
11 June 2015
The men who did the impossible – insulation installers Craig and Ben
The men who did the impossible
28 May 2015
We need more good quality solid wall insulation installations like this one
The cost of 'least-cost'
28 May 2015
A thermal image of semi-detached properties. The home on the right has wall insulation. The home on the left does not, allowing a lot of heat to escape through the walls and windows (red areas).
Free home insulation for Bristol and Somerset
21 May 2015
The workshop will bring together stakeholders from across the West of England
What would your ideal local energy tariff look like?
7 May 2015
Supported events will be expected to feature a minimum of eight homes.
Green Open Homes autumn event funding
29 April 2015
A cut in energy demand, financially viable renewables and reduced network losses all form part of the Smart City vision.
Supporting Bristol's Smart Energy City vision
15 April 2015
Smart meters will engage users with innovative services that help to save gas and electricity.
Support for prepayment customers
15 April 2015
Energy advisor Paul on the line – Ovo customers can call a freephone number and speak directly to a CSE advisor
Supplier commits to energy efficiency
1 April 2015
Millenium Square, home of At-Bristol (right) where the conference will be hosted
Conference: Responsible Retrofit for Traditional Buildings
27 March 2015
Water source heat potential added to National Heat Map
Water source heat potential added to National Heat Map
26 March 2015
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