Latest Energy efficiency in British housing Stories

MANCHESTER, England, August 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the European Commission announced a new strategy to standardise the construction industry in the EU to integrate the implementation of energy efficient technology and sustainable building construction and design into common building practice. Standard design and construction practices are to be put in place around Europe, to create a level playing field for construction companies to work in other member states...

READING, Mass., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 10 miles outside of Boston, the Town of Reading traces its rich heritage back to 1644. But when it comes to being good stewards of resources, the town is focused on the future. Recently, skyrocketing energy, fuel and water expenses were a major drain on the town's resources, and funding to improve efficiency was limited. To address this problem, the Town of Reading and Reading Public Schools sought an energy services company (ESCO)...

LONDON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Britons are still behind on saving the planet and many are failing to monitor their energy usage, according to a new survey. Findings by Age UK, who conducted the study, reveal that Britons are still clueless about how to cut their bills and 42% don't take necessary steps to reduce energy consumption. Back in the 1950's, 88% of people took measures to cut the amount of energy they used whereas in the present day only 83%...

MADISON, Wis., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, recently achieved NSF certification to ISO 14001:2004, which represents the highest level of international recognition for managing environmental impacts and instituting a culture of corporate social responsibility. "This certification underscores Focus on Energy's commitment to integrating environmental risk assessment, planning, and...

MILWAUKEE, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On World Environment Day, Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, launches Driving Transformation to Energy Efficient Buildings: Policies and Actions. This tool kit is designed to help the estimated 6.5 billion people who will live and work in urban buildings by 2050 breathe cleaner air, be more comfortable, save money, and reduce carbon emissions. (Logo:...

Energy efficiency experts at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are calling for ambitious new targets to reduce energy demand across the European Union. In a report published today by the Build with CaRe consortium, the researchers propose a new EU target of a 40 per cent reduction in primary energy demand by 2050. The existing target is a 20 per cent improvement in energy efficiency by 2020, but the EU is currently on track to achieve only half of this. The report by Dr Bruce Tofield...

Cities across the globe are trying to develop plans to cut down their energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint by reducing the associated greenhouse gas emissions. While initial efforts have focused on individual buildings by incorporating more energy efficient lighting, windows, and building systems, deeper reductions will call for changes beyond individual buildings, requiring a rethinking of how future infrastructure and energy policies should evolve. A new study by Columbia...

CHESTER, Pa., April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Retrofitting an existing home to be more energy efficient is an effective way to save energy and reduce cost of homeownership. Retrofitting includes a variety of projects from replacing old light bulbs to upgrading appliances and installing new insulation. Practical home improvement has become popular among savvy homeowners looking to save. According to Pike Research, expenditures for energy efficient home improvements will grow to over 50...

LOS ANGELES, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Over one billion people in 180 countries are expected to celebrate Earth Day this year, the biggest to date since its inception 40 years ago. This does not come as much of a surprise given all the recent attention on climate change. What does come as a surprise to many, however, is discovering that passenger cars are not the greatest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions - it's buildings. When broken down into comparisons of what are America's...

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- NORESCO, a national leader in energy efficiency and energy infrastructure solutions, will partner with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast to implement an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (JRB). The project includes more than $7 million in facility infrastructure upgrades and affects more than 20 base facilities. NORESCO is a subsidiary of Carrier Corp.,...