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• Photovoltaics for dwellings - an update

  In the search for reduced carbon emissions, one of the most useful tools in the low carbon building programme is the photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation system. This article explores some of the issues, in a supplement to the NBS Engineering Services work section. read more on 'Photovoltaics for dwellings - an update' ...

• Underfloor heating: the cover up

  As underfloor heating grows in popularity, more and more people are finding that installing finishes over this form of heating is not quite the problem they thought it would be. This article covers some of the factors that must be taken into account when selecting a finish over underfloor heating. read more on 'Underfloor heating: the cover up' ...

• Biomass

  The use of fossil fuels to power homes and businesses is a major cause of climate change, which is a real threat to our future. These fuels are also non-renewable. Renewable carbon-neutral energy, combined with energy efficiency, offers a sustainable solution to countering the effects of global warming and to meeting energy needs in the long term. read more on 'Biomass' ...

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