Posted on
September 02, 2010
Hull City Council is investigating the potential of generating power from solar panels placed atop carpark roofs.
The move follows a similar, highly successful operation at Messe Frankfurt and could help power council buildings while saving money. Surplus energy can also be sold into the National Grid after the government’s recent ...
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Tags: budgetenergyGovernmentHull City CouncilMainovaMesse FrankfurtNational GridRebstockrenewable sourcessolar energysolar panelsSonneninitiative
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Theme Parks & Attractions, business
Posted on
July 06, 2010
Natural gas has long been considered the cheapest and most efficient method of fuel, but what does it really entail?
Used primarily across the UK for heating and cooking, Natural Gas is a fossilised fuel that powers many households in Britain. Boilers are powered through central heating systems, while radiators and ...
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Tags: alternate fuelenergyenvironmentalfuelhuman wastenatural gasrenewable energysustainabilitywww.gas.org.uk
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business
Posted on
June 25, 2010
Inquiries for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels have soared across the UK since April.
Since the introduction of the British feed-in tariffs earlier this year, utility provider npower has reported an 80 per cent growth in inquiries for the environmentally friendly energy source.
According to the utility operator, a record number of UK ...
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Tags: energyfeed-insMCSMicrogeneration Certification Schemenpowerphotovoltaicsolar energysolar panelstaxUK homeownersutilitieswww.getnpower.co.uk
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Experience Days, business
Posted on
June 18, 2010
The increasing trend towards environmental sustainability has never been more dramatic, especially in times of global economic crisis.
That’s why a new website, which helps people to play their part in saving the planet while also saving money, is such a valuable tool for the environmentally and economically conscious. Electric.co.uk features ...
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Tags: climate-changeelectricElectric.co.ukelectricityenergyenvironmentfuelsgreen powermoneysustainability
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Days Out, Experience Days