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Lower heating costs slow inflation in Jersey

Lower heating costs slow inflation in Jersey

29 October 2010

Inflation increased at a slower than expected pace in Jersey during the third quarter, in large part due to reduced costs of heating, according to new figures.The BBC reports that the retail price index stood at 2.1 per cent in September, down from 2.8 per cent in June, with lower than expected heat... More

Homeowners 'must prepare for winter'

Homeowners 'must prepare for winter'

29 October 2010

After witnessing the coldest temperatures on record last year, homeowners need to be well prepared for winter, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has warned.In a statement, the organisation explained that recent research has shown that a third of UK adults are concerned about the cost of heating their ho... More

Elderly in NI face winter heating crisis

Elderly in NI face winter heating crisis

28 October 2010

Almost two-thirds (60.5 per cent) of older people in Northern Ireland cannot afford their winter heating payments, according to a new report from the Housing Executive.The organisation notes that the number of people aged 60 or over who struggle to pay their winter heating bill is up 15 per cent fro... More

Yorkshire firm launches energy-saving gadget

Yorkshire firm launches energy-saving gadget

27 October 2010

Pegler Yorkshire has launched the latest innovation in its energy-saving product line, offering UK customers control of when individual radiators in their home are turned on.The group notes that while devices to control radiator temperatures have been on the market for some time, the new terrier i-t... More

Yorkshire firm launches energy-saving gadget

Yorkshire firm launches energy-saving gadget

27 October 2010

Pegler Yorkshire has launched the latest innovation in its energy-saving product line, offering UK customers control of when individual radiators in their home are turned on.The group notes that while devices to control radiator temperatures have been on the market for some time, the new terrier i-t... More

Britain's housing stock 'needs energy refurb'

Britain's housing stock 'needs energy refurb'

26 October 2010

Over the next ten years, the government will be refurbishing 14 million homes throughout the UK to make them more energy-efficient, a task described by climate change minister Gregory Barker as a "huge challenge".He explained that the initiative will require "unprecedented" level... More

OFTEC welcomes RHI approval

OFTEC welcomes RHI approval

25 October 2010

The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) has welcomed the confirmation that the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will be launched as planned in April 2011.The group sought assurances from the coalition following George Osborne's comprehensive spending review on October 20th.OFTEC director Jenn... More

AA: Diesel buyers face price hikes with higher heating oil demand

AA: Diesel buyers face price hikes with higher heating oil demand

22 October 2010

The AA has alerted diesel buyers that the price of the fuel may begin to increase this month as higher demand for heating oil in the US causes refiners to produce less driving fuel.In a report published yesterday (October 21st), the group explained that while the refinery strikes in France may put t... More

Ledbury residents warned after heating oil thefts

Ledbury residents warned after heating oil thefts

21 October 2010

Police in Ledbury, near Hereford, have warned residents to be on their guard after a spate of thefts in the area targeting heating oil tanks and lead roofing.According to the Ledbury Reporter, three households on Browning Road fell victim to lead thieves between October 8th and October 14th, while a... More

Double glazing 'worth the investment'

Double glazing 'worth the investment'

20 October 2010

As the winter season gets underway, many homeowners may be contemplating a boiler refit to ensure they are neither wasting energy nor money while keeping their house warm.And while a new energy-efficient boiler can result in substantial savings, the Aberdeen Press and Journal also reminds Britons th... More

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