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Energy efficient homes could cut annual bills in half

New homes built to current regulations could cost 55% less to run than typical 'upgraded' Victorian homes here...

NHBC response to comments made by Secretary of State for the Environment, calling on the use of recycled “grey water” in homes - 03 May 2012

In an interview with the BBC, Caroline Spelman said: “We have an opportunity with new build homes to re-engineer the way water is supplied to the household. here...

NF34 - erratum - 27 April 2012

A number of errors were made in NF34 Operational and Embodied CO2 in new build housing: a reappraisal. If you downloaded the document prior to 27 April 2012 please access the new and correct version here...

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