Why is the Super Homes network so important? Well, between now and 2020 the UK needs to refurbish 23 million homes to meet carbon reduction targets. This is a daunting statistic that when broken down means that we need to refurbish over 8,500 homes everyday.
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Exploring barriers, solutions and new approaches to insulating Scottish solid masonry walls
Friday 20 April 2012, South Hall, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh First, Edinburgh University
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Ecoisland – the Community Initiative that aims to make the Isle of Wight the first sustainable region in Britain – has been attracting a lot of publicity. Not only was it the leading project in a full page Financial Times article about Ecoislands. It also won the Climate Week Award for the Best Community Initiative! The project aims to harness the power of the wind, sun and sea to enable the island become self-sufficient in energy.
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Interested in making your home one of the most environmentally friendly in your area? This is your chance to talk to someone who has already done it!
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SuperHomes Week (17 – 25 March) is approaching fast and the excitement is mounting. In March the public will have more choice of SuperHomes to visit than ever before as a record number of SuperHomers host open days – 65 at the last count. These Open Days and Tours remain completely Free and bookings are now open!
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A new fund designed to provide a catalyst for the development of community-owned renewable energy infrastructure is open for applications.
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SuperHomers Penney Poyzer, Gil Schalom and Dr Tina Holt are leading a project called HOMES BEHAVING BADLY (HOBBs) to help homeowners transform their energy hungry homes into models of good behaviour. This Transition West Bridgford Project was successful in securing £40,000 of LEAF funding.
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Home improvement enthusiasts are in for a real treat in March as eco pioneers open their SuperHomes to the public in record numbers.
SuperHomes Week runs from Saturday 17th March to Sunday 25th March 2012 and this spring features 65 SuperHomes – nearly 30% more than the previous record!
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Interested in making your home one of the most environmentally friendly in your area? This is your chance to talk to someone who has already done it!
Pioneering owners of some of the UK’s most energy efficient SuperHomes will be hosting free open days during SuperHomes Week between Saturday 17th March and Sunday 25th March 2012.
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SuperHomers Juliet Heller and Ian Daglish took the next step in their eco-refurbishment by installing double-glazed sliding sash windows to cut down draughts and achieve significant cash and carbon savings. To read more about the downsides and benefits please click here
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