Doors & Windows Monday 28 February 2010 The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), is the recognised leading authority for employers and companies within the flat glass, glazing, window, door, home-improvement, plastics and film industries. GGF Members can be found throughout the UK. Membership of the Federation is not automatic. Companies must have been trading for three years, and there is a strict vetting procedure that includes looking at company accounts and site visits. The Federation represents more than 60% of the industry's turnover. The GGF has been active in the areas of energy and the environment for many years. It has worked with the Government to promote the issue of energy efficiency to the consumer and is supportive of Tony Blair's objective, announced ...

The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has petitioned the government to introduce a scrappage scheme, whereby householders are encouraged to scrap their old poorly insulated windows in return for a £1,000 grant towards the installation of new, professionally installed, energy efficient ones. The petition has been set up through the ePetition Scheme on the Official website of the Prime Minister’s Office at: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/windowscrappage The benefits of this scheme for window manufacturers, suppliers and installers would be increased sales and a reversal in the downward trend in the number of installed windows and doors. Consumers would save £1,000 and enjoy a facelift to their homes, along with lower fuel bills and more energy efficient homes. And the government would benefit from reduced emissions ...

Top Tips from the Energy Saving Trust: 2008-9 The average home can save £300 a year by being energy efficient. Cut your bills and make your home cosier in the winter with these simple steps. Look for cavities... Around a third of the heat lost in an uninsulated home is through the walls, so insulating them can be one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy in the home. Not all buildings are suitable, but if your home was built between the 1920s and 1990s then it could be a candidate for cavity wall insulation and you could save up to £115 on your annual heating bills! Like double-glazing, cavity wall insulation will keep you warm in winter and can also help ...

Top Tips from the Energy Saving Trust: 2008-9 The average home can save £300 a year by being energy efficient. Cut your bills and make your home cosier in the winter with these simple steps. Cheap and simple energy saving tips 1. Turning your thermostat down by 1ºC could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent and save you around £65 per year. 2. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60ºC/140ºF. 3. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows. 4. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room. 5. Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily. 6. It’s best to wait until you have a full ...

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