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Energy Companies Accused Of Neglecting Needy UK Households
Author: Tarriq | Leave a Comment >>The rising cost of energy in the UK over the past few years has left thousands of less well-off homes desperately struggling to afford the cost of their heating bills.
Because of this, a scheme called the Community Energy Saving Programme was introduced in 2009 by the government which requires our major energy companies to offer energy efficiency measures for free or at a very low cost to households in deprived communities.
However, it has been reported that the Big Six energy firms look set to fail to meet their obligations and have asked that the deadline is put back. Shadow energy minister Caroline Flint has stated that this is simply unacceptable:
“Energy companies are failing to keep their side of the deal and help …
Why Planitherm glazing saves property owners energy
Author: Mark Austin | Leave a Comment >>According to the Planitherm.com website “a staggering 26% of all domestic heat loss escapes through the windows. Installing energy efficient windows can save you up to 28% per year on your heating bills compared to traditional windows and frames. Research has shown that many home owners assume that all double glazing is equally energy efficient. In fact, there are huge differences in performance and it is the glass that makes the difference.”
The specification of all sealed units installed by Hazlemere Window Company Ltd in High Wycombe includes Planitherm Total+, a high very high quality glass coating that improves the performance of double glazed and triple glazed sealed units. As their website explains “Planitherm is a new generation of energy saving window glass and the most energy efficient available. Its …
Press Association – “Greener homes boost to become law”
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>According to an article entitled “Greener homes boost to become law” on the Press Association’s website on Wednesday 5th October 2011 “A series of wide-ranging measures aimed at helping millions of home-owners slash their energy bills has cleared Parliament and is now set to become law.
The Energy Bill will allow householders to pay for environmentally-friendly improvements to their homes, such as double-glazing and loft insulation, from the savings they make by using less gas and electricity under a new Green Deal.
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has described the scheme as “the first of its kind anywhere in the world” and has said it would insure against future energy price rises while at the same time helping the poorest families save money …
“Green improvements will future proof homes”
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>UK home owners are being continually warned by the media that energy bills could rise by almost £200 per household in the next twelve months. Many organisations including thinkinsulation.com is urging people to take advantage of the Government funded financial incentives currently available, such as the Warm Front Scheme, Green Deal and Energy Efficiency grants, to help them make ‘green’ improvements to future-proof their properties.
In a web based article on femalefirst.co.uk published on 9th June 2011 entitled “Green Improvements Will Future Proof Homes” it explains that the energy saving website thinkinsulation.com “hopes that making ‘green’ improvements to households now will not only help home owners avoid increased fuel bills due to the energy price hikes, but also avoid a possible clamp down …
What on earth are “Eco-Friendly Window & Doors”?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>Your choice of new energy efficient windows and doors for your home will make a real difference to both your property and the world around you. How? Well, according to the Energy Saving Trust, nearly a fifth of heat lost from un-insulated homes can be through the windows. By making a significant reduction to the amount of heat lost through your windows and doors you will be reducing the amount of energy you use to keep your home warm, plus save you money.
The technology used to design modern replacement windows and doors has tackled the key issues that have a major impact on how effective your windows and doors are at keeping your property warm. The main consideration has been to reduce the heat …
Why are energy rated replacement UPVC windows such a good investment?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>UPVC replacement windows here in the UK are usually designed with five fundamental principles in mind: aesthetics, security, energy efficiency, durability and user-friendliness. Traditionally UPVC has slightly more chunkier frames that aluminium or timber frames, but can achieve the best energy rating as a result.
For the technical minded, as an example of the quality of UPVC windows available nowadays, here’s a list of reasons why the energy rated UPVC windows supplied and fitted by Hazlemere Windows genuinely stand out from the crowd, both energy efficiency, and therefore energy saving wise and security wise too:
* All windows are internally glazed so that glass cannot be removed from the outside
* Impact resistant 70mm UPVC frame with 3mm external wall
* The multi-chamber profile delivers …
Latest technologically advanced thermally efficient double glazed aluminium and UPVC windows and doors on display at Hazlemere Windows new showoom
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>To celebrate the launch of Hazlemere Windows new Bucks 8,000 Square Feet Orangeries, Conservatories, Windows and Doors Showroom in High Wycombe, Hazlemere Window Company is holding two successive Special Offers Open Weekends on Saturday and Sunday 14th/15th and 21st/22nd May 2011. During these two weekends the new Showroom will be open from 10am to 4pm every day.
On demonstration display is the latest technologically advanced thermally efficient energy saving double glazed windows and doors, along with contemporary and traditional conservatories and orangeries. Hazlemere’s experienced consultants will be on hand to offer free expert help and advice about the energy saving benefits of todays latest energy efficient modern materials and the ranges of double glazing home improvement products on offer.Hazlemere is inviting all it’s customers, …
If you are serious about home improvement, here’s how
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>In an informative article entitled “New tricks for old bricks: How an eco-refurbishment scheme helped convert a Victorian terrace into a green flagship.” published on the day of the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April 2011 in the property section of the Independent on-line, it’s author, Ruth Bloomfield reports how Brighton resident Ms Maria Hawton-Mead transformed her run down property into an example of what can be can done with carefully planned and executed home improvements. In addition it is an example of how long term out-goings can be cut down with up-front investment in installing eco-friendly energy saving products.
The article stated that Ms Hawton-Mead bought the property in 1999 in a pretty poor state without central heating. Like most of us …
UPVC replacement windows save energy and money
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>UPVC windows were initially created in reaction to the fact that conventional supplies of energy were diminishing and the window was one of the main causes of this. Frames used on old windows, such as timber and crittal steel windows, tended to become less and less reliable as time progressed, especially as they began to get older and consequently less thermally efficient. This resulted (and still results today in hundreds of thousands of UK properties) in draughts appearing in the home and an awful lot of energy being wasted. New windows counteract this, so it is essential from an energy saving point of view that all modern day homes invest in them to reduce costs and cut carbon emissions.
Today’s energy rated UPVC windows are …
Should one buy replacement double or triple glazing?
Author: Hazlemere Windows | Leave a Comment >>The simple answer is either, as frankly it really depends on what you are trying to achieve, along with how quickly, plus how long you plan to stay in your current property as both double glazing and triple glazing have their own separate benefits, pros and cons.
To start with, at present double glazing costs less too install than triple glazing as a) it is less expensive to manufacture and b) it contains less materials i.e. particularly glass. Also “A” rated double glazed windows are highly thermally efficient, otherwise they would not have achieved the highest possible energy rating, so are not vastly inferior to triple glazing.
However, despite the fact that triple glazing is more costly to buy, it offers two benefits that double …
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