On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

How to Get #TaxCredits for #Insulation and #HomeEnergy Upgrades

https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/how-to-get-tax-credits-for-insulation-and-home-energy-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec
The #InflationReductionAct is about more than just #solarpanels and #EVs. It can help you pay for that new #waterheater or #frontdoor.

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissions https://phys.org/news/2023-08-extra-insulation-energy-carbon-emissions.html
#insulation

One of my frustrations with the politics of this time are the lack of people speaking simple truths. This piece by Ed Miliband straight forwardly puts across why it's important, in a time of rising costs and climate emergency, to invest in renewable power generation as well as simple steps like insulating homes.

#GoodNews #Politics #Labour #Investment #Renewables #Energy #Electricity #Insulation

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/29/the-cost-of-living-crisis-can-only-be-beaten-by-tackling-the-climate-crisis

Thermally optimized outdoor #refrigerator (being used for #homebrew #mead). This is #Reflectix attic #insulation. The left side is not insulated as that is where the heat is being vented on this model. Also, the back not insulated, either... haven't determined if there is tubing back there yet. Right side does not get warm when the compressor is on, so it is insulated. #diy #project

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

Totally worth it, BTW! I just calculated that upgrading the insulation alone, which was the cheapest part of the project, knocked a third off our gas consumption.

But it leaves you wondering, what were house builders in the 1990s thinking when they left cavity walls empty, and only put 100mm of glass wool in lofts? Britain back then was a colder place than it is today. 🤦‍♂️

#Insulation #HouseBuilding

We've just had our Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) redone, and our home's rating has gone from a C-grade to an A-grade! 🎉

All it took was getting some solar panels, a battery, new double glazing, and filled cavity wall insulation over a 10-year period. Oh, and crawling on my belly in a cramped loft space for several days to install an extra 200mm of glass wool throughout.

#EPC #Energy #Solar #Insulation

@eobeara
We're the same. External #house #insulation is mad expensive and you can only get a grant for one type.
Two insulation contractors have declined to do the job. I'm still waiting for another to reply to my enquiry.

"Labour has said that job opportunities for almost 4 million workers would be created under its plan to bring 19m of the UK’s leakiest homes up to an acceptable standard of insulation."

#UK #UnitedKingdom #Insulation

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/09/labours-plan-to-insulate-more-homes-would-create-4m-job-opportunities

Great video on how Radiant Barrier helps lower the attic temperature. 🥵
If your thinking sbout going solar, gou want to reduce your energy consumption before you install solar on your home. You may need new windows, insulation, radiant barrier and an attic fan instead of solar. 30% tax credit per the inflation reduction act as well. #InflationReductionAct
#Energyefficiency #radiantbarrier #insulation
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((https://youtu.be/6vVfdM4yzMs))

#PUReSmart is paving the way for circular PU foam production, saving energy and materials while minimising waste 🔄♻️
Discover their achievements here ➡️ https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/444145-recycling-breakthroughs-promise-sustainable-future-for-foams?WT.mc_id=exp
#Recycling #Sustainability #insulation https://t.co/7IhzptCS1C

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_HaDEA/status/1673285938296811521

How strong is your knowledge on #GreenRoofs? They work as a #NatureBasedSolution for a better life in cities🏙️with:
💧better #water management
🏡better #insulation
💡increased #EnergyEfficiency
☀️increased #solarVP output
🦋#biodiversity support
@EU_ENV @EUClimateAction

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1671422116154036227

Sometimes you don't need hi-tech to make significant improvements, you just need a wider use of what is known to be effective.

There are many technical fixes proposed for the #climatecrisis but perhaps the simplest is home #insulation.

In the UK, improving standards of insulation in new build & retrospectively for older #houses could have a big impact on the UK's response to #climatechange

So why are we not doing more?

Well, you can draw your own conclusions...

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jun/20/fixing-uk-draughty-homes-could-add-40bn-to-economy-by-2030-citizens-advice-energy-efficiency-standards

Home heating bills could fall by £24bn if the efficiency of 13m homes was upgraded to at least a C rating under the energy performance certificate (EPC) scheme by 2030, from research by Citizens Advice.

Warmer homes could help avoid 6,000 unnecessary winter deaths every & save the #NHS about £2bn by preventing millions of people from developing respiratory conditions including asthma.

#InsulateBritain #Insulation #EnergyBills #EPC #CitizensAdvice #EnergyEfficiency

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jun/20/fixing-uk-draughty-homes-could-add-40bn-to-economy-by-2030-citizens-advice-energy-efficiency-standards

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

A new satellite is to launch today to check individual roofs and walls of houses in the UK in order to detect where better insulation is needed. It is one measure to make the country climate-neutral by 2050. See http://www.neat-news.com/2023/06/163.php. #insulation #satellite

@elilla Yeah...

In #Germany, buildings focus on #insulation as you'll rarely see any #AirCondition here - it's basically nonexistant in residential buildings.

Also the fact that the #USA's #electricity is very "filthy" in terms of production makes it worse - as well as lack of #PublicTransport and people basically being forced to have a car.

Here's an interesting little policy from #Ireland:
#greenenergy retro-fit one-stop-shops that aid homeowners, add #insulation, or new power sources (#heatpumps or #solar).

The 'shops' handle the contracting of the work, handling the subsidies and offering quality assurance on the work undertaken.

Typically this covers around 40-50% of the retrofitting cost, but importantly makes it an easy move for interested property owners.

A sensible UK Govt. would look at this & say 'let do it'!

ht/FT