Tag: energy
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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…
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How to Decommission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
As renewable energy generation continues to grow, the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in solar farms has become increasingly important for stabilizing the grid and enabling the integration of intermittent solar and wind power. The permitting process to build a BESS facility often requires a formal plan for site decommissioning and disposal, even…
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How Building Orientation Impacts Energy Efficiency and Comfort
When it comes to cutting energy costs, most people think about double-glazed windows, solar panels, or high-efficiency appliances. But what if the biggest impact came from something much simpler, like how your home is positioned? The correct orientation can harness winter sunlight, block summer heat, and even improve natural airflow. More than energy savings, it’s…
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Christopher Grey Talks MA Building & Energy Codes at FGIA
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger). In this presentation, Grey provided an overview of the 2023…