What is the Green Deal
The new Coalition Government has inherited a country with some of the oldest, most inefficient housing Stock within Europe. Over three quarters of Britain’s homes were built pre 1975 with another 20% being constructed before the first World War. A worrying example of the current situation Britain finds itself in is that we now use ...
Read moreStamp duty may rise if properties not energy efficient
The new coalition Government is considering raising stamp duty on home-buyers if their properties are not energy efficient. This is one of many plans from the Government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent of their 1990 levels within the next 10 years. The latest stamp duty idea could see home-buyers ...
Read moreSolar launch heats up
Since announcing the official launchof Anglian Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic products this week we’ve received an unprecedented high level of interest and enquiries at the Anglian National Customer Contact Centre. The new energy efficient products seem to have really captured the imagination and got people thinking seriously about helping the environment by investing ...
Read moreAustralian PM Gillard looks to invest in renewable energy
The new Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has set out plans to invest heavily to develop Australia’s solar and renewable energy sector. On Sunday, the Australian PM spoke about a change in policies which now heavily feature investment in renewable, green energy such as solar thermal or photovoltaic technologies. Julia ...
Read moreDECC launch consultation on micro-generation
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched a consultation on microgeneration in a bid to develop the sector into a mass market industry. The consultation on Microgeneration Strategy will look at how to improve technologies and how to develop skills in this emerging sector to meet demand. ...
Read moreDavid Cameron visits the Department of Energy and Climate Change
Anglian Home Improvements are constantly developing and improving the efficiency of their products. This ranges from replacing your windows with newer, more efficient double glazing to installing Solar Thermal or Photovoltaic technologies which Anglian will launch next week. Other industries have also heavily invested in green technologies. Examples include the latest introduction ...
Read moreBehind the scenes with Anglian Photovoltaic
This is a quick guide to how Anglian’s Photovoltaic technology works within the home. Anglian’s photovoltaic system features highly efficient, reliable solar panels which will increase the energy options and efficiency of the home. Houses without a photovoltaic system will continue to be solely reliant on the National Grid therefore be directly effected ...
Read moreThe benefits of photovoltaic technology by a consumer
The previous post detailed what the new Coalition Government was planning in respect to its investment, developments and policies on energy saving and the environment during their governing term. This post however looks at the environment not from a national perspective but from a consumer level and how investing in energy saving improvements ...
Read moreJune 2010 Budget – announcements related to energy and climate change
Over the last year Anglian Home Improvements has championed the need for assistance from Local and National Government by supporting the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Petition for a National Window Scrappage Scheme. This would have given homeowners some additional financial assistance in improving their homes efficiency through replacing current old windows ...
Read moreDouble glazing hits the road
Over the years we have seen energy efficient double glazing being installed throughout homes, offices and boats but today even I was taken by surprise when I stumbled across this white van on twitter; Source (http://yfrog.com/c958nj) I’m not sure whether the owner of this vehicle could claim ”special circumstances” for a lower road ...
Read moreYou’ll be all “WHITE” with A-rated Windows
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been writing about the different energy efficiency improvements in the home. Most recent Blog posts have focused on Solar Thermal and Photo Voltaic technology and how investing in these can not only make your home more efficient but also possibly provide an additional ...
Read moreTime to go solar?!
Today though I had an extra spring in my step, the sun is out and you can really feel the temperature change after the poor recent weather. The heat from the sun is very potent today (yes, i burn easily!) and I just starting thinking about all that potential energy that we can ...
Read moreSome more behind the scenes photos with Philippa Forrester
Earlier this week Clint reported from Elkstone where Anglian was filming with TV presenter Philippa Forrester on Christine Shine’s amazing 390 panels of solar power. Below are some more photos from that day which helps give a better understanding of the size and magnitude of the solar technology on display. ...
Read morePhilippa Forrester Picks up a Penguin & some Energy Saving Tips at Banham Zoo
Philippa Forrester joined Anglian Home Improvements recently at Banham Zoo to shoot a 10 minute film about energy efficiency co-starring penguins, a great grey owl, snow leopard & a seal, all of which were filmed using infrared cameras to highlight how energy efficient these animals are! The short 10 minute ...
Read moreThe Copenhagen talks fail to meet expectations
A general feeling that more could have been done to make the world’s nations commit to bigger cuts in carbon emissions according to Barack Obama. ...
Read moreCopenhagen Summit goes into final day
The final day has arrived for the much publicised Copenhagen Summit. One hundred and ninety three nations have gathered to try and negotiate what is commonly described as the most important meeting of recent generations. The aim of the submit is simple ‘ To negotiate a binding agreement on curbing ...
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