Wed, 14 May 2008 03:58:07 UTReduce your Household energy consumptionWed, 14 May 2008 03:58:07 UThttp://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlXMT RSS generatorwebmaster@whatprice.co.uken-gbhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/webmaster@whatprice.co.ukhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/energy-saving-windows.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/energy-saving-windows.htmlWindows are one of the great energy-wasters of any house. About 25% of the total heat loss is from traditional double glazed sealed windows.Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/solar-energy-panel.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/solar-energy-panel.htmlWithout a doubt, solar energy is the way of the future. Solar energy production is an extremely simple process to understand.Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/solar-power-home.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/solar-power-home.htmlAdvice on how to increase your home's energy efficiency by using solar power. As well as helping the global problem of dwindling fuel levels, solar power can help increase the value of your home.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/viridian.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/viridian.htmlEnergy used in the home accounts for 31% of all energy used in the UK. In the average UK home it splits roughly as follows: 60% for space heating, 25% for hot water for washing, and 13% for lighting and electrical appliancesSat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/energy.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/energy.htmlalifornia's current energy crisis has made conserving electricity a hot topic nationwide. No wonder. The energy emergency is not just a California phenomenon. The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) predicts New England, New York City and Texas could experience electricity shortages as well.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/led-light-energy.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/led-light-energy.htmlA description of how light emitting diodes (LEDs) work and how they help you become more energy efficient as well as save on your electricity bills.Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/LED-light-bulb.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/LED-light-bulb.htmlAdvice is provided on the best way to select LED (light-emitting diode) light bulbs and how to use them efficiently in your home.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/environmental-windows.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/environmental-windows.htmlProvides advice on changing your windows to help you save money on your energy bills as well as help the environment by being more energy efficient. The article discusses two main types of windows that have be shown to be the best in helping to reduce energy loss and keep your energy bills down.Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/household/heating.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/household/heating.htmlImagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, cold drafts, and wasted energy! Well if your home has a folding attic stair, a fireplace, and/or a clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring in your home! Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/household/house-environmentally-friendly-heating.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/household/house-environmentally-friendly-heating.htmlEven if you owned a million dollar townhouse in Boston's Back Bay, there just isn't enough room on a 25' x 100' lot for a townhouse, small deck, a couple of parking spaces AND a closed loop geothermal heating system.Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/pole-barns-guide.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/pole-barns-guide.htmlBuilding a pole barn has become a much easier task today. With tons of available ready-to-use plans and blueprints, a handy homeowner can build not only a pole barn of two or even six horse stalls, but also add convenient sheds for tractors, feed storage or shelters.Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/crawl-space-insulation.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/crawl-space-insulation.htmlCrawl space insulation keeps your house warmer in the winter time. Insulating under the kitchen floor helps prevent cold feet in the morning.Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/evaporative-coolers-explained.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/evaporative-coolers-explained.htmlIf you ask an older relative if they have heard of an evaporative cooler, they may say no. But chances are they would recognize the idea behind the technology.Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/identify-asbestos.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/identify-asbestos.htmlHow do you know if you have asbestos in your property?Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/save-water.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/save-water.htmlDishwashers sometimes come in for some bad press, particularly because it is assumed they waste energy and water. However this is rarely the case -Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/wash-at-30.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/wash-at-30.htmlWe are being encouraged to wash our clothes at ever lower temperatures, first it was 40 celsius then 30. It saves energy and money, but are there any disadvantages?Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/LED-technology.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/LED-technology.htmlLED light bulbs generate only trace amounts of heat, resulting in nearly all of the electrical energy consumed being used toward creating the light itself.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/energy-saving-fridge.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/energy-saving-fridge.htmlUnlike most household appliances, a refrigerator is working hard all the time. So, if you want to save money on your utility bills, you should make sure that your refrigerator is running at top efficiency. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/house-design-sunlight.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/advice/home-efficiency/house-design-sunlight.htmlWhen building or remodelling a home it is crucial to deal with sunlight effectively, whether you want to protect the house from it or enhance its effects.Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/energy-certificate.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/energy-certificate.htmlEnergy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a crucial component of the new Home Information Packs (HIPs) being introduced in 2007 across the UK. What information will you be able to get from an EPC?Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 UT