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Researchers at Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford have spent the past 18 months testing heating systems ...

The research found that closing curtains or blinds can significantly reduce heat loss through windows, especially in older ...

Researchers at the UK's largest energy research project tested heating systems for 18 months and found the single biggest ...

Researchers at Energy House 2.0 at the University of Salford have spent the past 18 months testing heating systems ...

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Popular in Germany, “plug-in solar” has remained in the shadows in the US because it’s largely unregulated. Legislation recently introduced in many states aims to promote adoption.