Climate Works: climate change consultancy in Bristol

LATEST NEWS

• 19.04.2013

  Six principles of low carbon design

  Assessment tools such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM are a very good way of assessing the environmental impact of new buildings and drawing together a range of environmental indicators.

  But unless you have a clear idea of how you are going to achieve a low carbon building it is easy to get lost in the detail.

  Here are six questions which can help structure your thinking from the outset. Read More

• Get on top of your energy bills – how to read a gas and electricity meter

  Knowing just how much energy you are using is the first step to getting on top of your energy consumption.

  Though it sounds easy, dial meters can be fiddly and converting gas consumption from cubic feet or cubic meters into energy (kWh) involves a calculation.

  So here is a quick guide (presentation) on taking accurate readings. Read More