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A glimpse at Energy House Labs December's newsletter

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A glimpse at Energy House Labs December's newsletter

06 January 2025
Energy House Labs at University of Salford (Manchester) conducted key research on heating systems, fabric retrofitting, and energy efficiency, with findings shared through studies, collaborations, and media appearances, highlighting sustainable solutions for reducing carbon, improving home heating, and addressing the challenges of rising energy costs and fuel poverty.
Editorial Team

Here’s an overview of the latest developments and research initiatives from Energy House Labs, highlighting advancements in heating systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

  • Energy House Labs completed the UK’s largest heating systems study, testing 14 technologies to find cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for a gas-free future.

  • Doctoral researchers participated in the Henry Royce Research Grand Challenge, with Clear Impact winning for innovative ideas on reducing carbon in glass production.

  • Energy House Labs published findings from the DEEP project, showing how fabric retrofitting can reduce heat loss and improve heating efficiency in solid wall homes.

  • Research by Energy House Labs and NEA found that heating a home to 18°C costs an extra 66p daily, highlighting challenges in affordable heating during winter.

  • Grant Henshaw published a paper on energy-saving innovations and discussed sustainability in the construction sector in a podcast and talk at the Institute of Physics.

  • Professor Richard Fitton appeared on ITV’s Tonight show, discussing heating costs and energy-efficient solutions like Air Source Heat Pumps and Infrared heating.

University of Salford
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Themes
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Construction materials and circular construction
Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling