British energy firms charge most for electricity in Europe - why? - Telegraph

Failing competition and expensive Government projects mean our pre-tax electricity costs oustrip every EU country, for the first time
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/energy-bills/11941251/British-energy-firms-charge-most-for-electricity-in-Europe-why.html

Sounds That Go Bump in the Night

Have you ever noticed your pipes making a banging sound? Ever wondered what causes this banging?
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Carbon Monoxide Tips That Everyone Should Know

Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of many people each year. The best way to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning is to take all the necessary safety precautions.
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/carbon-monoxide-tips-that-everyone-should-know/

Solar power in crisis: 'My panels generate enough power for two loads of washing' | Environment | The Guardian

Endless energy from the sun looked like a long-term solution for running our homes. But now the state has pulled the plug on the subsidies that made panels affordable for many. What happens now?
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/20/solar-power-in-crisis-panels-generate-power-government-subsidy

Novel wave energy projects to receive funding - BBC News

Eight wave energy developers are to be awarded funding to help them to progress their ideas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-34698121

5 Signs You May Have Hard Water

Most people will be aware that some water is classed as “soft” and some is “hard” – but what’s the difference and how do you know which type of water you have in your home?
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/5-signs-you-may-have-hard-water/

Worried About Burst Pipes This Winter?

Worried About Burst Pipes This Winter? Burst pipes are at the heart of many plumbing issues and despite the fact that many water pipes are made from copper, a very durable material, they are still prone to springing a leak. How does this happen though? Pipes designed solely for the purpose of allowing water to pass through, should surely be able to withstand almost anything. The truth is though that depending on the type of water running through the pipe, leaks can sometimes begin to appear after even a couple years of use. What Are The Main Causes? Although there can be a variety of different causes, by far the main causes of a burst pipes related to internal corrosion and high water pressure. Internal corrosion of a water pipe results in the gradual destruction of the pipe’s surface by a chemical reaction caused by the acidity of the water passing through it. Water that’s very acidic will cause corrosion, however alkaline water will cause limescale build up. A limescale build up
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/worried-about-burst-pipes-this-winter/

Germany's planned nuclear switch-off drives energy innovation | Environment | The Guardian

While Britain visualises a nuclear future, Angela Merkel’s aim of replacing it with renewables by 2022 is well under way
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/nov/02/germanys-planned-nuclear-switch-off-drives-energy-innovation

3 Great Home Energy Saving Tips

There are many benefits of having a home to call your own, however, home ownership can become quite expensive. Most homes use a lot of energy and as a result, create a large carbon footprint that is detrimental to the environment. There are many benefits of saving energy besides being good for the environment; it will also be good for your wallet. In this article we will look at a few ways you can immediately start saving energy in your home.
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/3-great-home-energy-saving-tips/

Are you owed £95 by your energy firm: Giants owe households an estimated £1bn in overpaid gas and electricity bills | This is Money

Energy giants owe households an average of £95 in overpaid gas and electricity bills, adding up to a collective £1billion, research claims.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-3302230/Are-owed-95-energy-firm-Giants-owe-households-estimated-1bn-overpaid-gas-electricity-bills.html

What To Do in the Event of a Water Leak?

If you experience a leak in your plumbing, it is important that you act promptly to prevent serious water damage. If you are in the house when the leak occurs, and you notice it quickly, you can usually stop the worst of the damage.
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/what-to-do-in-the-event-of-a-water-leak/

Brits back subsidies to reduce energy wastage

New poll shows majority of UK public want energy subsidies spent on efforts to insulate homes and power transmissions leaks,Efficiency ,Energy Efficiency,Green Deal,DECC,Insulation
http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2433339/brits-back-subsidies-to-reduce-energy-wastage

Your One Stop Home Maintenance Shop!

Your One Stop Home Maintenance Shop! Here at J and P, we are a family run business, between us we have over 60 years experience in the industry. We are a 24 Hour company, specialising in Servicing, Installation, Emergencies and everything in between. All of our engineers are fully qualified and registered with the relevant governing bodies. We will not take on engineers without a minimum of 5 years experience in their relevant trades and they all have to go through a thorough background check and qualification check. Our reputation has been founded on our ability to provide the same level of service, regardless of the size of the project, no job too big, no job too small is our motto and whether you are a large blue chip company or a small residential project, you are certain to receive the same standard of customer service. Our Services We pride ourselves on be a one stop shop for our customers and regardless of the task in hand, we have the team to provide a swift and lasting re
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Millions remain on costly energy tariffs despite new price display rules - BT

Millions of households remain stuck on expensive energy tariffs despite new rules forcing suppliers to display their cheapest prices, figures show.
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/millions-remain-on-costly-energy-tariffs-despite-new-price-display-rules-11364014775114

Should You Bleed Your Radiators?

Radiators are probably the most common method of spreading the hot water around your house taking it from the boiler to each radiator in order to heat the entire house effectively. Whilst a properly installed boiler and radiator system should work efficiently for a number of years with the minimum amount of trouble it is important to make regular checks on your radiators.
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/should-you-bleed-your-radiators/

Energy Live News – Energy Made Easy – £4.9m for a home energy management system in UK

A project worth £4.9 million to reduce energy usage and costs is to be developed.
http://www.energylivenews.com/2015/10/28/4-9m-for-a-home-energy-management-system-in-uk/

How To Keep Your Radiator Hot This Winter

Knowing some hints and tips relating to how to maintain a hot water system and its radiators can save a lot of money over a period of time.
http://www.jandpplumbing.co.uk/how-to-keep-your-radiator-hot-this-winter/

Green homes plan finally gets funding for just 10% of proposed houses | Environment | The Guardian

Ground-breaking Energiesprong project is massively scaled back after falling short of funds to provide eco-makeovers for 100,000 British housing association and council homes
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/nov/05/green-homes-plan-finally-gets-funding-for-just-10-of-proposed-houses

Buying a New Boiler – What Do You Need To Know?

Buying a New Boiler – What Do You Need To Know? Whilst replacing a worn out boiler with a new one will certainly hit your bank balance initially it is important to focus on the long term benefits that it will offer rather than the short term expense. Benefits of having a new boiler include: Increased Reliability Increased Efficiency Reduced Carbon Footprint Reduced Energy Bills Increased Hot Water Production Better Heating Production 7 year warranties (full parts and labour) so cancel any monthly maintenance contracts (you get this for free with the installation) If you have decided that the time is right to have a new boiler installed, it is good practice to do a little preparation before your heating engineer arrives. At J & O we will ask a number of questions about your lifestyle and current heating system to allow us to make the most informed recommendation possible regarding the most effective boiler and central heating system for your individual circumstances. Some things to c
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The greenest island in the world? - BBC News

How people on the smallest of the Canary Islands have turned natural challenges into opportunities.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34424606

4 Ways To Cut Your Business Energy Bills In Q4 - Minutehack

Guides, advice and tips for small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs on subjects like finance, technology, sales and marketing
http://minutehack.com/guides/4-ways-to-cut-your-business-energy-bills-in-q4

Is your energy bill about to rise? - September - 2015 - Which? News

Some householders' energy bills will be increasing when 23 fixed-price energy deals from suppliers including British Gas and Scottish Power end this month.
http://www.which.co.uk/news/2015/09/is-your-energy-bill-about-to-rise-416945/

When will UK families benefit? Energy giants blasted over failure to pass on wholesale cut | Personal Finance | Finance | Daily Express

AS Britain prepares for the coldest winter in 50 years, energy providers are once again under fire for rip-off bills.
http://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/606902/Energy-prices-money-cost-big-five-winter-weather-cold

How To Keep Your Radiator Hot This Winter

How To Keep Your Radiator Hot This Winter Knowing some hints and tips relating to how to maintain a hot water system and its radiators can save a lot of money over a period of time. Giving you peace of mind, as well as keeping your family nice and warm during the cold winter months, a well functioning set of radiators in your property will also help to keep your heating bills down to a minimum. By ensuring that your radiators, and heating system in general, are well maintained, your system will work better, use less power and heat your home more efficiently. Whilst we strongly recommend the benefits of having your heating unit inspected and maintained on an annual basis, by a qualified, Gas Safe engineer, there are some things that you can do safely to help keep things working as they should. Proper maintenance will not only save you time and money, but will also alert you to any potential problems and let you handle them before they turn into larger, more costly problems. Hot Water
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