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Dissipated heat could negate carbon cuts
Dissipated heat could negate carbon cuts Heat created by generation and use of electricity could lead to climate change even if carbon emissions are curbed as planned.

Home in hill cost £10 to heat over 12 years
Home in hill cost £10 to heat over 12 years An earth-sheltered home which used the earth and solar gain to provide heat has attracted a number of buyers.

Solar energy 'cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years'
Solar energy 'cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years' Within five years it will be cheaper to use solar energy than fossil fuels, according to a futurist.

Renewable heat incentives announced
Renewable heat incentives announced Incentives for the generation of renewable heat have been announced as part of the Energy Bill.
'Simple steps' can help Brits deal with rising energy bills
'Simple steps' can help Brits deal with rising energy bills Experts have said that homeowners need to keep taking small steps to become more energy efficient if they want to cut their utility bills.
Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years
Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years A barn conversion with microgeneration and a ground source heat pump could save its owners £70,000.

Solar power firm praised
Solar power firm praised A firm that hopes to manufacture flexible photovoltaic systems using renewable energy has been praised.
People hungry for green homes
People hungry for green homes Estate agents should realise how big a value green measures in a home have for prospective buyers.
Wales welcomes hydrogen power
Wales welcomes hydrogen power A new hydrogen research and demonstration facility has opened in Wales.
Transparent flexible solar cells discovered
Transparent flexible solar cells discovered Solar cells that can be rolled up and are see-through, so could be used on windows, have been developed.
Zero-emissions hybrid bike developed
Zero-emissions hybrid bike developed A solar powered bicycle speeds up its rider and takes the strain out of going uphill.

Most efficient solar panel devised
Most efficient solar panel devised A solar cell that is more efficient than any previous model has been created.

Norwich aims to be low-carbon leader
Norwich aims to be low-carbon leader Norwich is to become a global example of a low-carbon city, under plans from the East of England Development Agency.

Changes made to Low Carbon Buildings Programme
Changes made to Low Carbon Buildings Programme Funding for the residential portion of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme has been extended to 2010, it has emerged.
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution'
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint'
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint' British Gas will encourage homeowners to generate electricity in their house with a new range of microgeneration technology.
New planning system 'will make low carbon improvements easier'
New planning system 'will make low carbon improvements easier' Individuals may have an easier time addressing their carbon footprint thanks to a new planning system which will be effective from April 6th.
"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme
"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme Changes made to the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could increase the uptake of renewable energy generation technology in UK households, a publication has asserted.
Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland'
Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland' Generating low carbon electricity from home could become a more simple process, thanks to plans under consideration by the Scottish government.
Older generation 'setting low carbon trend'
Older generation 'setting low carbon trend' A "dedicated group" of retired and middle-aged people are adopting the lifestyle trend of installing low carbon forms of energy generation at home, it has emerged.
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