Archive for February, 2011
Euronews Visits DEHEMS
Posted by: | CommentsIn Europe we use nearly four times more energy per capita than in Asia or South America, and 30% of this consumption is domestic. Analyse them, and the statistics get worse – at least 16% of this energy is wasted. This month Euronews made a visit to Manchester to find out how DEHEMS is contributing to reducing this kind of energy wastage. Video footage and reportage is available from Euronews.
University of Salford Launch Energy House
Posted by: | CommentsThe University of Salford have constructed a 1920’s, 2 bed terraced house, the worst performing type of house in the UK, in an “environmental chamber”. The aim is that if energy issues with this type of home can be solved, it would be possible to address other types of build. With an estimated 14 million homes in need across Britain, retrofit is seen key to addressing carbon savings.To find out more, watch the short video. Read More→
