Last month we talked about turning off your appliances. Today? I want you to insulate your gaff. I know I sound like a right nag but I can’t stress the importance of insulation. And it’s even more important as we come into autumn and then winter. Most housing, particularly the older kind has very poor …
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In today’s column, let’s consider gadgets and appliances. Reducing our carbon emissions in NW5 and beyond can only be achieved by reducing our energy demand and increasing the proportion supplied by renewable sources. Demand reduction will play a larger part than renewables, but it’s often overlooked. It might not capture the imagination like high-tech solar …
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So let’s get started. How can we reduce our energy use in the home and lower our carbon footprints? Usually people want practical advice about insulation, heating systems or micro-renewable energy such as solar panels for the home. I’ll be doing this over the course of future columns, of course. But first I’d like to …
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I’m Jon, The Kentishtowner’s new Green Home Guru. Over the next few months I hope to save you some cash – and make your home greener. I’ll lay my cards on the table right now: I actually work for a solar installation company, Joju Solar, but in my spare time I’m a volunteer for carbon …
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