Saving energy is an area that many people are concerned about, the Government particularly so which is why they have pledged to cut carbon emissions by up to 50% by 2020. With this in mind it is useful to know what practical steps you can do whilst in the workplace to help to save energy and cut carbon emissions. Here are a few tips and some advice for saving energy at work:Switch off your monitor when you are not using it. People falsely believe...more
Furniture is the essence of an office. Even in the simplest home office you will need some sort of furniture which will make it more attractive and convenient to use. An office is not an office without desks, chairs, tables, screens, storage cupboards and other essential furniture. With advancing technology and improving creativity you can see numerous designs and styles of furniture available in the market. It is necessary to have attractive...more
HIPs (Home Information Packs) have been in existence now for over 18 months and from 6 April 2009 all properties are being sold need to have one by law. All Home Information Packs must contain an Energy Performance Certificate or EPC which is created using information about the property and its energy efficiency collected by an Energy Assessor. Having an energy assessment conducted for your home is the first step to creating a HIP which is needed for when you sell your property. CR Energy can help anyone who needs to have their house assessed for an EPC by providing an efficient and cost-effective energy assessment for their property. Energy Performance Certificates now also need to be the first document within a Home Information Pack, as they are seen as a crucial to help tackle climate change. So how can a Home Information Pack help tackle climate change?Energy Performance Certificates will help to increase awareness on the carbon emissions that a property produces each year. Previously people were not aware of what kind of environmental impact their properties actually had. By producing EPCs, Energy Assessors can highlight areas of a property which are not energy efficient. In...more
Anyone who is selling a home will have heard of the Home Information Pack or HIP as it is also known. These are relating to the property that you are selling and they are now compulsory for the majority of homes that are on the market for sale in England and Wales. As from 6th April 2009 there are certain documents that must be contained within the...more
Many social landlords out there will have properties which are very similar to each other, such as blocks of flats. With these types of properties in mind there are now production methods for EPCs which account for multiple properties which are similar to each other. Obviously this is more useful for social landlords rather than private landlords,...more
One of the important areas of the recent strategies for tackling climate changes is the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings or EPBD. As around 50% of all carbon emissions in the UK actually come from buildings it is vital that the energy performance of all buildings is known. By introducing the Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for buildings it is hoped that energy efficiency will become much more transparent, making everyone aware of the environmental impact of the buildings that they live in and work in. Article 7 of the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings is concerned with EPCs for buildings. It states that any building which is due to be constructed, sold or rented must have, by law, a valid EPC produced for it. This then needs to be made available to any potential buyers or tenants who are interested in that property. When an EPC is produced for a rented property it is then valid for a period of ten years. In addition to the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) the Energy Assessor who produces the certificate will also produce a Recommendation Report. This report will contain information on how to improve the energy...more
Display Energy Certificates (DECs)Display Energy Certificates are certificates which all buildings with areas over of 1000 m which are in use must have, by law. These certificates show how much actual energy usage a building requires to run...more
There are different styles of rugs that you can buy to complement the rooms in your home. It's also a good idea to have some knowledge of some of the more popular rug styles so that you can make a decision on which ones are best to have. You want to...more
There are people who have never thought anything about adding rugs in their home. They would realize the difference it would make for their overall living experience.Rugs are protectors for hardwood floors. If you have these kinds of floors, these...more
When you have a plumbing problem in your home, it's best to be prepared and to know what emergency San Francisco plumber you will call when you need them. Here are some tips to help you hire the right plumber in San Francisco.Here are the important...more
Many homeowners are seeking methods of conserving expenses without sacrificing on their standard of living. A way to accomplish this goal is to reduce the cost of utilities. This does not mean you turn off your heat in the middle of winter and wear...more
Black parasol assist you to avoid harmful UVB rays of the sun around noon and also shelter from the summer showers that are renowned with the UK weather by shading you and your family. Perhaps the simplest way to purchase the garden furniture parasol...more