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Issue 17, January 2012

Happy new year and welcome to the latest issue of greenCHAT, UK Energy Saving’s quarterly electronic newsletter.  Each issue we focus on a headline topic relating to the areas covered on the UK Energy Saving website, and also feature a top tip and details of what’s new at UK Energy Saving.  We hope that this will provide interesting reading and welcome any comments or suggestions you may have.  Happy reading!

Some interesting websites and blogs to take a look at...
Fairtrade Foundation - information on Fairtrade and available products
FSC UK - details of the sustainable wood certification scheme

Visit these UK Energy Saving pages today...
Energy Switch - Compare gas and electricity prices - free call-back
Solar Power - Information and free no obligation quotes available

How to get in touch...
Email us: customerservices@uk-energy-saving.com
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What’s new at UK Energy Saving? - Latest new pages and updates...

Energy Saving Calculator - updated at-a-glance costs & savings for energy saving measures
Free Solar Panels - Find out more about these schemes
Aquaculture Stewardship Council - Details of this new certification scheme
Energy Saving Events - updated listings

WOOD-FUELLED HEATING
Wood burning stoves and boilers are a great way to heat your home. At the UK Energy Saving Blog we have been featuring the Diary of a Wood Burning Stove, offering a consumer perspective on getting used to this type of space heating.  Great if you are thinking about installing one!

  

GREEN PRODUCT REVIEWS
The end of 2011 saw a number of new reviews added to our review section.  These included briquettes for wood burning stoves, household cleaning products and skincare items.  Visit our blog to see what’s new and for links to the full reviews.

UK Energy Saving’s latest press releases, articles and reviews...

Delight at Wave of Positive News on Fairtrade - Press Release - Oct 2011
New Look Energy Saving Calculator - Press Release - Nov 2011
‘12 Days of Christmas’ Campaign - Press Release - Nov 2011
A wide range of new product reviews! See below...

INSULATING YOUR HOME
If your home is not yet fully insulated, start the year by investing in this excellent energy saving measure.  For a cost of about £500 for cavity wall and loft insulation, you could save about £250 a year on your heating bills!  Read on for more information:

Loft Insulation -  If you have no loft insulation a third of your heating bill could be going out through your roof! The recommended depth is 270mm, so even if you have some insulation it is still worth checking whether you could top it up for savings.  

Cavity Wall Insulation - A further third of your heating bill could be being lost if you have not got cavity wall insulation.  This requires professional installation, but is a relatively simple job and well worth investing in.

Solid Wall Insulation - If you have an older property without cavity walls, you can still make savings by investing in solid wall insulation.

Draught Proofing - Simple draught exclusion measures can also benefit your home and are very inexpensive and simple to install.  Ventilation is important, however, so it is worth reading up on the best way to go about draught proofing.

Double or Secondary Glazing - Double glazing is a much more expensive way of reducing heat loss from your home, but is very effective.  Secondary glazing provides a cheaper alternative and will also show savings.

Grants - Grants are available for loft and cavity wall insulation which means that savings kick in even quicker!  

UK ENERGY SAVING PAGES
Home Insulation - Read more about the different ways to insulate your home
Home Insulation Grants - Find out about the grants that might be available to you

OTHER INTERESTING WEBSITES
Energy Saving Trust - Information on ways to insulate your home including costs and savings
National Insulation Association - Find out more about the different ways to insulate your property