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Sustainable energy solutions recognised by Ashden Awards
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 12th June 2009 at 2:42 pm
Inspirational people combined with sustainable energy technologies makes me feel hopeful for the future, and at the Ashden Awards ceremony last night both abounded. The winners spoke humbly about their achievements, yet many of them are significantly transforming people's lives. For example the …
Posted in: General, Biomass, Solar electricity
Is Carlos Tevez a green god?
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 21st September 2009 at 9:36 am
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez has "signed for the greens", according to the Daily Star following his move into "the country's most environmentally friendly superhome". A claim in the article that this makes him "probably the greenest footballer in the country" overlooks David James' long-s…
Posted in: General, Energy efficiency
Find out what an energy efficient home really looks like
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 7th September 2010 at 2:22 pm
SuperHome owners across the country are throwing open their doors this month to inspire others to reduce the energy needed to run their house. These aren't high tech new builds, but old homes, that the owners have renovated to reduce carbon emissions by at least 60%. Convinced that seeing is beli…
Posted in: Energy efficiency
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