A 1930s house built in 2008 is about to undergo the first of three energy efficiency upgrades which will ultimately convert an energy inefficient house into a zero carbon home designed to meet the Government’s 2016 CO2 targets for all new housing. The results of this research will be relevant to millions of householders across the UK.
The University of Nottingham had to seek special planning permission to build the house to 1930s specification. Over the next two weeks it will be upgraded with cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, draft proofing and double glazing together with a host of other energy saving devices and equipment.
The three year research project is being led by experts from the School of the Built Environment together with the energy firm E.ON.Dr Mark Gillott, who is leading the research, said: “The house provides us with a unique test facility to measure the exact cost benefit, energy efficiency and carbon reduction figures achieved through the various upgrade measures we are implementing over the next two weeks — valuable information when deciding on which of the many energy efficiency measures are the most cost effective.”
The 1930s semi is an icon of its age. Three million were built and they are still a major part of our current housing stock.
The E.ON 2016 House is the most comprehensive ‘big brother’ study of its kind. This 1930s style house bristles with more than 100 sensors to monitor energy use, temperature and humidity, making it one of the most sophisticated research houses in the world.
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Rural households spend disproportionally high share of income on ... - Utility Products
July 20, 2018 - Hardest-hit groups are low-income households and those in the East and Southeast; energy efficiency can help.
Village eyeing lighting upgrades outside buildings - Akron Leader Publications
July 20, 2018 - LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village officials are hopeful a proposed energy-efficient project at the village's buildings, if funded, would provide businesses in the community with an opportunity to make money-saving upgrades at their properties as well.
Report: Rural Residents In Northeast Spend High Percentage Of Their Income On Energy - WSHU
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Program subsidizes energy efficiency assessments for Alaska business owners - KSTK
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Our Energy Programs Need an Efficiency Upgrade, Too - Natural Resources Defense Council
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July 19, 2018 - Connecticut-based Dee Zee Ice LLC, which markets its products under the Diamond Ice brand, has announced its recent energy efficiency improvements will save the company more than $7,500 annually and nearly $115,000 over the lifetime use of the ...
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Steps New York Must Take to Meet its Energy Efficiency Goals - Natural Resources Defense Council
July 17, 2018 - Creating policies that enable building owners and occupants to work with contractors, utilities, and energy efficiency companies on upgrades can create healthier and safer buildings. These policies can reduce energy bills for customers in the long term.
July 12, 2018 - Hospitals, museums, offices, libraries, social housing and universities are amongst the public buildings and small businesses set to become more energy efficient thanks to a new £500 million ($660 million) investment fund. A recent study from the Green ...
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Report: Energy Costs Are a Higher Burden on the Rural Poor
on July 20, 2018 at 3:46 pm
such as upgrades to the house." The report suggests that the median low-income rural household could save about $420 per year in energy costs if homes were retrofitted to meet higher efficiency standa... […]
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Village eyeing lighting upgrades outside buildings
on July 20, 2018 at 6:13 am
LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village officials are hopeful a proposed energy-efficient project at the village’s buildings, if funded, would provide businesses in the community with an opportunity to make money ... […]
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Report: Rural Residents In Northeast Spend High Percentage Of Their Income On Energy
on July 20, 2018 at 5:21 am
It says higher housing prices and energy use create bigger problems for rural residents. And it says efficiency upgrades can ease those residents' energy burdens by hundreds of dollars a year. The stu... […]
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New Bethlehem Inn shelter powered by clean energy
on July 19, 2018 at 5:23 pm
The energy-efficiency measures include a number of upgrades to building envelop and mechanical equipment, as well as installation of solar electric system that is expected to offset over 60% of the fa... […]
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Our Energy Programs Need an Efficiency Upgrade, Too
on July 19, 2018 at 9:56 am
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Rural New Englanders Spend Highest Share Of Income On Energy
on July 19, 2018 at 5:46 am
The report says higher housing prices and energy use create bigger problems for rural residents. And it says efficiency upgrades can ease those residents' energy burdens by hundreds of dollars a year. ... […]
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Rural Households Spend Much More of Their Income on Energy Bills than Others
on July 18, 2018 at 10:38 am
... high share of their income on energy bills—about 40 percent more than their metropolitan counterparts—but energy efficiency upgrades can help significantly, according to a report released today by ... […]
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Doug Luciani: Saving up energy by powering down
on July 18, 2018 at 9:43 am
Its Energy Efficiency Loan Fund, created in cooperation with Traverse City Light & Power, offers zero-interest loans to businesses serviced by TCLP to make energy upgrades to their operations. More th... […]
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Energy Savers that Make 'Cents'
on July 16, 2018 at 9:09 am
Water Heaters The cost of heating water for bathing, laundry and kitchen use is a common home energy drain, so it's an area that deserves attention when you're looking to upgrade for efficiency. To re... […]
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