HIGH RISE HOPE: ENERGY EFFICIENCY MAKE-OVER OF 1960S TOWER BLOCKS COULD PROVIDE BLUEPRINT FOR NEW WAYS TO END FUEL POVERTY The first stage of a pioneering study has been completed on a West London estate that could provide a blueprint for taking millions of UK householders out of fuel poverty, and demonstrates the huge impact the Green Deal could have if it is accompanied by consumer education to help householders cut energy use. - New research by the LSE reveals potential impact energy efficiency improvements can have on community relations and people’s perceptions of quality of life in social housing - Study shows energy bills in identical flats can range from £500 to £2,000 per annum - Study to provide blueprint for social experiment aiming to find new ways to cut fuel poverty The research study, called ‘High Rise Hope,’ conducted by the London School of Economics (LSE) and Rockwool , the stone wool insulation provider, analyses the social impact of greening homes
This blog aims to highlight the various different kinds of thermal pipe insulation, and highlight their particular strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right product for your application helps to avoid wasting money, and understanding more about what you are doing helps you to avoid making mistakes.