Who Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould
Microbial pollution is a key element of indoor air pollution. It is caused by hun- dreds of species of bacteria … Read More
Energy Consumption in the UK (2013)
This factsheet provides a brief overview of the trends and some key drivers that have influenced energy consumption within the … Read More
Revisions to DECC Domestic Energy Bill Estimates
DECC published a special feature article in Energy Trends December 2013 proposing to change the consumption levels used in bills.1 … Read More
The Future of Heating: A Strategic Framework for Low Carbon Heat in the UK
1 Available at: http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/tackling/carbon_plan/carbon_plan.aspx 2 European Heat Pump Association Outlook, European heat pump statistics • Heat is the single biggest … Read More
BS5250 Code of Practice for Control of Condensation in Buildings
This British Standard code of practice has been published under the direction of the Basic Data and Performance Criteria for … Read More
Natural Ventilation: Does it Work?
Such is the importance of ventilation, it’s only right and proper that the efficacy of innovative mechanical solutions such as … Read More
Building the Future: The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Making Homes Energy Efficient
High energy bills are causing considerable financial hardship in the UK, with millions of people living in fuel poverty. One … Read More
Rising Damp: Capillary Rise Dynamics in Walls
Rising damp is the common term for the slow upward movement of moisture in the lower parts of walls and … Read More
Deep Energy Retrofit Incentive Programs, The National Grid Pilot
Residential Building Energy Efficiency Meeting Denver, July 21, 2010
Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings
This guidance note is one of a series which explain ways of improving the energy efficiency of roofs, walls and … Read More
Energy Use in Homes – Energy Summary Report
This report summarises the information described by four detailed reports on energy related topics (Thermal Insulation, Space and Water Heating, … Read More
Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings – Early Cavity Walls
This guidance note provides advice on the principles, risks, materials and methods for improving the thermal performance of buildings built … Read More