Solar panels 'the new must-have'

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Should businesses consider solar panels?

Businesses looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint may wish to invest in solar panels or a ground source heat pump now, rather than waiting for a government subsidising scheme to come along.

Landlords 'not yet thinking green'

There is a healthy demand for rental properties in the UK, but many landlords are failing to think green, one sector commentator has claimed.

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While the improving weather may have prompted many Britons to turn off their central heating systems ready for summer, there are still a number of jobs they could carry out to make their heating more efficient in time for winter.

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Landlords may wish to make their properties more energy efficient in order to attract tenants.

National Trust biomass boiler switched on

A National Trust property in the south-west has switched on its new biomass boiler as part of a drive to make the house more sustainable.

Smart meters 'could save firms thousands'

Having smart meters installed in the workplace could see UK businesses saving thousands of pounds on their energy bills, it has been claimed.

Green behaviour 'should be cheapest option'

It is "critical" that sustainable behaviour becomes the cheapest option in order to encourage more Britons to make their homes energy efficient, one sector commentator has claimed.

Regulation 'will prompt firms to be greener'

The government's carbon reduction commitment (CRC) will have the positive outcome of prompting businesses of all sizes to become more energy efficient, one sector commentator has claimed.

'Increasing interest' in solar panels

There is an increasing interest in the UK about the green benefits of solar panels.

Energy efficiency improvements 'should be considered'

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Obama's grandmother 'gets new solar panels'

Barack Obama's grandmother, who lives in Kenya, is set to benefit from renewable energy after new solar panels were installed on the roof of her property.

Solar panels 'could reap financial rewards'

In addition to helping to lower a household's carbon footprint, solar panels may soon have another financial incentive.

Congregation looks to heavens as church gets solar panels

A church in south Wales has had a green boost after new solar panels were fitted to its roof as part of a renovation scheme.

Solar panels 'a realistic proposition'

Solar panels have become an increasingly realistic option for both homeowners and businesses which wish to do their bit to become more energy efficient, it has been said.

Solar panels could earn homeowners £900

In addition to the money they can save on energy bills, homeowners who invest in solar panels could find they are able to earn £900, it has been revealed.

Footballer scores goal with solar panels

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has scooped an award thanks to his technology-packed home, which includes solar panels, it is reported.

Ben Elton in hot water Down Under over solar panels

Following his recent move to Australia, UK comic Ben Elton has landed himself in hot water with his neighbours after fitting solar panels to his roof.

'No good arguments' against solar panels

Homeowners are likely to find that there are "no good arguments" against the installation of solar panels, one sector commentator has claimed.

Somerset couple plan solar panels

A couple for Somerset is planning to improve the environmental credentials of their property by investing in a set of solar panels.

Solar panels 'made from hair'

An 18-year-old teenager from Nepal has invented solar panels made from human hair, it has been reported.