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BBC's Freefall points to solar sales danger
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 15th July 2009 at 12:37 pm
Dodgy salesmen, and the terrible impact they can have on their victim’s lives, was one aspect of last night’s powerful BBC drama Freefall (catch it here for a week). It took a look at the financial disaster we’re all in from three points of view: a City trader packaging up sub prime mor…
Posted in: General, Solar heat & hot water
Pedal power
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 1st December 2009 at 10:46 am
I've written before about how difficult it is to get a grip on energy, and understand how much it takes to do different things. Well, you really find out when you try to power a whole house for 24 hours just using cycle power. Luckily for those of us whose muscles don't feel up to the task,…
Posted in: General, Energy efficiency
Five ways to recognise a solar shark ... and make sure they don't eat you
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 19th December 2008 at 10:51 am
It used to be double glazing that was renowned for dodgy salesman. Now some of the techniques they used are being kept alive by companies selling solar thermal panels, heat pumps and wind turbines. The BBC and the Mail on Sunday are just two of the media who have been watching out for fins. There…
Posted in: Heat pumps, Solar heat & hot water, Wind turbines
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