Solar panels cause 'payment row'
A £6 million housing project has resulted in a row over the cost of solar panels, it has been revealed. (2 Dec 2008) Location 'is everything'
When it comes to buying a property, the location of the house "is everything", according to one sector commentator. (1 Dec 2008) Low-carbon economy 'has widespread benefits'
There are benefits for both the public and businesses by developing a low-carbon economy, an expert has suggested. (28 Nov 2008) A chilly Christmas for UK elders?
Almost two-thirds of older people in the UK are worried about their ability to keep warm this winter, following two price hikes in the cost of utilities by energy companies this year. (28 Nov 2008) Landlords 'should consider property character'
Landlords should ensure that they take the age, location and character of a property, as well as its local area into account if they are planning to carry out repairs, one sector commentator has claimed. (27 Nov 2008) New boiler 'could cut bills'
Homeowners who invest in an energy-efficient condensing boiler could create a more sustainable living environment and reduce their utilities bills, one sector commentator has claimed. (26 Nov 2008) click here for the full list of boiler and plumbing news

Save the planet and the pennies
As snow fell across parts of the UK today (December 2nd) it is fair to say that winter is well and truly here to stay over the next few months.

(2 Dec 2008) A boiler service in time for Christmas?
Christmas is fast approaching and with the credit crunch looking as though it is here to stay and an economic recession pending, many Britons may be feeling that their festive celebrations will have to be reigned in by a tight budget this year.

(27 Nov 2008) Homowners 'should look after boilers'
Homeowners have been urged to make sure they have a fully functioning boiler this winter to avoid the chance of it breaking down, after it emerged that over 40 per cent of consumers are not undertaking regular heating services.

(22 Nov 2008) Solid fuel appliances increase in popularity
The efficiency and eco-credentials of solid fuel fires have seen such products witness a recent increase in popularity driven in part by the soaring cost of other forms of energy.

(17 Nov 2008) Home 'renovations should focus on property marketability'
Celebrity property expert Phil Spencer recently urged homeowners to increase the marketability of their properties by making cost-efficient changes, suggesting that it is not a good time to be spending hundreds of thousands on renovations.
(7 Nov 2008) Ground source heat pumps
Ground source heat pumps use renewable energy stored in the ground, making them one of the most energy-efficient ways of heating buildings.

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