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A happy low carbon customer!
One of our members, David Groome in Wood Vale N10, has just replaced his boiler through our Low Carbon Buying Group. Here’s what he said ” We have just had our central heating boiler replaced by John Sleeman, who was recommended to us by the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group (MHSG). I am happy to say … Continue Reading
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Co-housing coming to Muswell Hill!
Well done to Ruth Schamroth and team at North London Sustainable Housing Partnership for inspiring the recent acquisition by Hanover Housing Association of the former Saint Luke’s hospital site in Muswell Hill (see www.hanover.org.uk/cohousing-group-inspires-a326m-deal-for-st-lukes-site-in-muswell-hill. MHSG supports Ruth who says ”we believe that this will be good for the local community. Hanover is a not-for-profit organisation and is … Continue Reading
DIY Draught-busting
Draughts allow cold air to enter your house and warm air to exit so you are more likely to leave the heating on and turn up the thermostat. Draught-proofing is a very simple and low-cost solution for immediate reductions in energy use and fuel bills and also increases your home comfort. Comprehensive draught-proofing around windows and … Continue Reading
16% carbon reduction this year in our 100 Homes project
The first 26 households in our 100 Homes Project have reported a 16% reduction in carbon emissions, compared to last year. We launched the 100 Homes project eighteen months ago to help homes outside the Low Carbon Zone reduce their emissions.We’ve been working with an initial set of 50 households, mostly in Muswell Hill, but … Continue Reading
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Big discounts on Energy monitors and LED bulbs
Muswell Hill Sustainability Group members can benefit from big discounts on Efergy Elite energy monitors – we are selling for £25, compared to Amazon best price of £35. We are also selling top quality Phillips LED GU10 bulbs (50 W equivalent). These are professional quality bulbs which we are selling at £15, compared to a … Continue Reading
Reduction in Feed-in-Tariff
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced a fast-track consulation on the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) subsidy for solar pv installations. For domestic solar installations (less than 4 kWp) a reduction from 43p to 21p is being proposed. This would reduce the return on investment from 8-10% to 4-5% and the pay-back period from … Continue Reading
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Full house at our Boilers/Insulation event!
We had a full house at our information evening on boilers and insulation last week. The packed agenda included the scary stuff about rising bills and rising global temperatures, then we had Dermot Barnes from Ecodomus talk about the ins and outs of new boilers and the different types of insulation. We talked about our … Continue Reading
Low Carbon Buying Group extended to new boilers
The Low Carbon Buying Group has been extended to cover new boilers. Boilers account for around 60% of the carbon emissions in a gas heated home. Their efficiency is rated on a scale A to G. If your boiler was fitted over 15 years ago then it could be a G-rated boiler, which is very … Continue Reading
Low Carbon Buying Group launched
Low Carbon Buying Group Launched – November 16th On 16th November 2010 we launched our Low Carbon Buying Group. This is a bulk-purchasing scheme which will bring lower prices on the more expensive energy-saving measures and on renewables. The first products to be included in the scheme are Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal installations. We are pleased … Continue Reading
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Guardian Environment blog
- Flash floods are on the rise, while the budget to tackle them sinks | Bob Ward
- How much impact did the North Sea gas leak have on the environment? | Erin Hale
- Web chat: Desertec Foundation
- Should a tidal barrage be built across the Severn estuary? | Leo Hickman
- Don't dismiss geoengineering – we may need it one day | James Wilsdon
- Charles Rothschild's incredible legacy on the Wildlife Trust's 100th birthday | Tony Juniper
- Scientists find a way to bring down cost of producing 'artificial leaf' | Erin Hale
- UK's only carbon-neutral chocolate arrives by sailing ship | John Vidal
- Goshawk's nest destroyed in Peak District grouse-shooting area
- Sheffield guarantees a wildflower meadow in bloom for the Olympic Games
