MINIMUM 50% REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE

This isn't renewables, but it is super efficient heating

MINIMUM 50% REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE

The incredible efficiency of thermal infra red equates to substantial savings on heating bills across all three of the main heating mediums ie gas and oil fired radiators along with electric storage heaters.

The following examples are results of independant tests carried out to compare the energy usage of infra red panels against the other three heating options.

The tests are based on reaching and maintaining a comfortable level of thermostatically controlled heat in a domestic home.
INFRA RED v GAS CENTRAL HEATINGINFRA RED USED ONLY 38% OF THE ENERGY THAT GAS USED
INFRA RED v OIL FIRED INFRA RED USED ONLY 30% OF THE ENERGY THAT OIL USED
INFRA RED v NIGHT STORAGE HEATERS
INFRA RED USED ONLY 28% OF THE ENERGY THAT NIGHT STORAGE HEATERS USED
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Help write the first chapter of 21st Century’s biggest story

‘This year, let’s take the first step towards a better, happier, healthier future. If we decide not to, we know what a future with climate change will bring and none of us want that. Carbon is the problem, starting to cut our carbon is the first step of the solution. That’s why we’re inviting everyone to make a simple 10% cut in their carbon over the next year. We’re on board, are you?’



This year, thousands of individuals and organisations from across the country are putting aside their differences to help write the first chapter of 21st Century’s biggest story The idea is simple: we work together to achieve a 10% cut in the UK’s carbon emissions in 2010. From village post offices to City skyscrapers, everyone’s invited.
Cutting 10% in one year is a bold target, but for most of us it’s an achievable one, and is in line with what scientists say we need right now. And by signing up to a 10% target we’re not just supporting 10:10 - we’re making it happen. The success of 10:10 depends on getting everyone involved, and the 10:10 website has all the tools you need to pass the message on far and wide. We need to start spreading the word to every corner of the country, inviting our friends, family, colleagues, customers, competitors – everyone we know – to take part.
It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of a huge problem like climate change, but by uniting large numbers of people and institutions around immediate, effective and achievable action, 10:10 enables all of us to make a meaningful difference. It’s the perfect opportunity to find out what’s possible when we work together.
10:10 is about putting aside our differences to tackle the defining challenge of our age. 10:10 is about working together and raising our game. 10:10 is an idea whose time has come. Let’s get started.

By signing up to 10:10, you are taking the lead on the defining challenge of our age - flying the flag for positive changes, audacious goals, and fresh thinking on climate change. If anything’s worth shouting about, this is!

Halve your energy bills: win a 15k home refurb from 10:10

Supermarket announces carbon reduction plans

Tesco has announced a new partnership with an environmental technology firm as it tries to meet ambitious carbon reduction targets.

The supermarket stated two years ago that it intends to cut its carbon footprint in half across its worldwide operations.

CA ecoSoftware has joined with the UK's largest retailer to help achieve this target through energy efficiency measures and IT innovation.

Mike Yorwerth, IT director of Tesco plc, explained that streamlining environmental efforts requires large-scale organisation.

He said: "We're also overseeing hundreds of projects around the world designed to reduce our carbon footprint, all of which need to be prioritised and measured."

"From investigating ways to reduce energy costs and mitigating climate change risks facing the organisation, to seizing emerging opportunities, organisations are taking action," added ecoSoftware senior vice president and general manager Terrence Clark.

There are around 468,000 employees working for Tesco at more than 4,000 locations in 14 different countries.

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Winter Fuel Bills

Over 60s should claim for winter fuel payments help

Every household with someone aged 60 or over is entitled to help towards their winter energy costs.

Under the Government's Winter Fuel Payments scheme, you can make a claim if you had reached the qualifying age by 29th September 2009.

The over 60s can claim a lump sum up to £250 tax-free, while the over 80s get up to £400 (increased from £200 and £350, respectively, last year).

Payments can take a few months to arrive so the earlier you apply the better.

How to claim

If you have received the Winter Fuel Payment in previous years, or receive the State Pension, you do not need to do anything, and payments will be made automatically in November or December.

Anyone else will need download a claim form and return it to the Pensions Service, or ring 08459 15 15 15 (full details on the Pension Service site). Claims must be made by 30 March 2010 for winter 09/10 payments.

Backdated payments

While you can't claim backdated payments from 2001-onwards, you can claim for winters between 1997 and 2000 inclusive.

Exclusions

You can't get a winter fuel payment if:

• You've been in hospital getting free treatment for 52 weeks.
• You are in prison.
• You are subject to immigration control and are not eligible for Government help.
• You are living in a care home.

Has Star Trek technology arrived?

Many still carry the erroneous belief that a warm or cold feeling depends entirely on the temperature of the surrounding air. That is completely wrong!

An example from nature proves it: Skiers and mountain climbers do not freeze even if they are in extremely cold air. The reason - they are surrounded by warm infrared waves, which come directly from the sun or are reflected by the environment (snow, stones, earth etc.).


Bringing space age into our homes and business is the concept of Infrared heating, 100% safe, amazingley energy efficient, and contemporary design.

When infrared rays touch a surface, energy is released in the form of heat, irrespective of the surrounding air temperature. This explains why people on a winter sports holiday are able to enjoy a pleasant sunbath at low outside temperatures without feeling the cold.

Unlike conventional heating elements, infrared heating units heat the masonry, ceilings and furnishings, not the air. Walls can store warmth much longer than air and return the warmth to the room. Masonry stays dry and mould and mildew have no chance to spread.A further advantage is that the air is not circulated and thus, dust is not whirled about.

In comparison with an oil or central heating unit, purchasing and operational costs are halved, and there is no cost of maintenance, no need for a separate furnace room, storage space for heating

materials, no chimney necessary, lifelong maintenance-free operation, various installation possibilities and an array of appealing design.


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