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Wattbox could help homeowners make 20 per cent energy saving in their homes(05/02/2010)
Existing home heating controls such as timers and thermostats often make it difficult for people to cut fuel costs because they are too complicated to set correctly. By designing a appliance that takes the complexity out of the controls, the IESD found that energy use on heating and hot water alone could be reduced by up to 14 per cent. An automated heating control system that learns householders’ preferences and gives immediate feedback on en... [more]
Kingston University helps older householders reduce their carbon footprint and cut their energy bills(05/06/2009)
A team from Kingston University’s School of Surveying and Planning has embarked on a year-long project to examine the best ways to engage the 65 and overs in the debate on climate change and encourage them to curb their fuel consumption. Launched with the support of a £120,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the initiative will investigate steps pensioners can take to not only improve energy efficien... [more]
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