With plummeting temperatures and freezing conditions setting in across the country over the next few weeks, most of us are likely to crank up the home heating to ward off the cold. But at a time of year when many of us are already stretched, against a difficult financial climate and high energy prices, how many of us can really afford to have the heating on all the time? Boiler manufacturer and re... (read more)

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Now we are well and truly immersed in the winter months, there is lots of advice available for homeowners on the most cost-effective, energy efficient home heating systems.  Investing in the right heating systems and maintaining them however is only half the story of home heating, as it is equally important to look at retaining the heat generated inside your home, to eliminate unnecessary waste. ... (read more)

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Yes really! By insulating your boiler you can reduce your bills and your carbon emissions. At a one off cost of around £10, you can save £10-15 on your energy bills each year. Go on, buy your boiler a jacket and improve its efficiency this Christmas.  A boiler upgrade to a High Efficiency model like the Ultracom2 could save you around £200 a year. Have a happy low carbon Christmas! ... (read more)

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Christmas shopping often results in you ending up with tens of festive branded carrier bags to transport your presents home in, many of which take years to degrade. Go green and use your bags for life as bags for the Christmas shopping and reduce your non-degradable waste. Happy low carbon Christmas! ... (read more)

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If inside your freezer is coated by more than 5cm of ice crystals, then now’s the right time to defrost before you fill it with Christmas food. This will free up some welcomed space and, as a defrosted freezer uses less energy, it will save you money. Happy low carbon Christmas! ... (read more)

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This December, the team at Glow-worm have put together an ‘advent calendar’ guide to help us all achieve a low carbon Christmas. Bursting at the seams with facts, figures and energy saving tips – we wish you a very merry Christmas and a low carbon New Year! 1st December – Feeling a little too toasty? If you’re feeling a little too warm indoors this Christmas, turn down your heating b... (read more)

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The Energy Saving Trust is celebrating its 15th Energy Saving Week next week, this year focusing on how to take control of rising energy bills. With the hike in energy costs seen in recent times, homeowners can benefit from finding out how to keep energy use at a minimum and their expenses down. Various events will be taking place from 24th – 28th October where homeowners can learn all about ene... (read more)

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According to a report from the Carbon Trust, many of the Financial Times & Stock Exchange (FTSE) top 100 businesses fail to meet responsibilities with regards to the UK’s Carbon Emission Reduction Targets and could ultimately be at risk of losing custom. The Carbon Trust reports that the number of customers who will avoid a store or company with a large carbon footprint has doubled in the p... (read more)

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The recently announced Energy Bill stipulates that by law the UK needs to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 and meet targets set to ensure that 15% of our energy comes from renewable sources by 2020. However, there is some speculation as to whether these targets are too ambitious. Homeowners across the country could make a big difference by making a few simple changes at home to make sure we’... (read more)

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We understand that sometimes it’s reassuring so see that products, like boilers, come with a third party recommendation. Sure we love Glow-worm boilers here at www.needanewboiler.com, but wouldn’t it be nice to get the stamp of approval from someone else, just for that extra little bit of reassurance? Reliability and value for money have always been important factors when it comes to buying n... (read more)

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