Sentences with phrase «insulation coverboard»

NRC rules require that the electric cables that control reactor shutdown in the case of an emergency have fire insulation that lasts one hour.

The scheme, which provides grants for heating and insulation improvements for low - income households, will be replaced by a new scheme funded by a levy on energy bills — adding to the burden of rising energy bills for those least able to afford them.

Families will be given the right to  # 6,500 worth of home insulation improvements.

But when tested, the insulation at Indian Point (and elsewhere) lasted 27 minutes.

He said that this winter will see 600,000 insulation measures this winter, up 70 per cent from last winter as part of the Home Energy Saving Programme.

Through an investment of # 2.3 bn per year to provide financial support for households to insulate their homes, and for local authorities to drive take up and delivery of insulation schemes, the next Labour government will drastically improve energy efficiency, bringing 4 million homes up to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C by the end of a parliamentary term.

One in ten UK households are living in fuel poverty, one in five of which are pensioners; and at least # 1 for every # 4 spent on heating UK homes is wasted due to poor insulation.

«Our ambitious insulation plan will see the next Labour government take real action against fuel poverty, making homes cheaper to heat, improving people's health by improving our housing, creating new jobs and reducing carbon emissions.

Under the slogan «fair is worth fighting for», Lucas announced a # 44bn plan to invest in renewable energy, transport, insulation, housing and waste management in support of one million new jobs.

From next year, annual expenditure on these heating and insulation programmes will reduce from the 2010 - 2011 level of # 1.1 billion to around # 540 million.

«Yet the Government response has been to effectively halve funding for schemes to improve heating and insulation standards in properties occupied by financially disadvantaged households, despite the fact that energy efficiency is the most rational long - term solution to fuel poverty.

However the recent freeze has highlighted the need for households to protect themselves from the cold and there is still funding available for eligible households, who can benefit from simple insulation measures such as cavity wall and loft insulation, to bigger measures such as a new, efficient, central heating system.

Getting a new boiler, fixing an old one, or even just topping up loft insulation can lead to a warmer home in the future.

Like cavity wall insulation, New Labour opportunism filled an empty space, most of the Left (including the then Labour Party) having failed to come to grips intellectually with changing social conditions.

Warm Front, the flagship insulation scheme of the previous government, is due to come to a close soon but is currently still open to applicants.

«We need a comprehensive strategy for a nationwide refit of the UK's cold and draughty homes to tackle climate change and end fuel poverty - starting by ensuring that rented homes meet a basic standard of heating and insulation.

Over the years, the heating system, insulation, kitchens and baths of Liberty Gardens had become functionally obsolete.

The first of the three has been completed and is currently occupied by tenant families, while construction is well - underway at the other two buildings, including rough framing, plumbing, wiring, insulation and HVAC installation.

The homes will incorporate water - use reduction, insulation, and other green building features, and will be affordable to families at or below 90 percent of area median income.

Cardno, manufacturer of products for the vehicle recovery industry, incorporates two innovative materials from 3M, Scotchlite Reflective Material and Thinsulate Insulation.

While social and environmental objectives are not necessarily in conflict (indeed action to meet green objectives through domestic heating and insulation improvements represents the definitive policy in eradicating fuel poverty), a range of factors mean that they are nevertheless often seen as competing for political priority and resources.

There is also no incentive to add insulation, or renovate, since that does not raise the price much.

The UK's leading fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA), which is this week launching its Warm Homes Campaign with energy company E.ON, will be publishing a report illustrating «The Many Faces of Fuel Poverty», showing the range of people that are impacted by living in cold homes, and offering strong practical information at a community and neighbourhood level on where households can get advice and help, including how to access grants for free home insulation, reduced energy tariffs and special payments.

Similarly, judges are appointed for life which provides them the maximum insulation from politics.

In practice, noise restrictions at designated airports have been implemented through restrictions on departing aircraft noise, controls on night flying and (at Heathrow and Gatwick, under Section 79) housing noise insulation schemes.

A bunch of D.C. folks have passed through over the last 18 months to work on drywall, wiring and insulation; now it's my turn to put my money (and my time) where my mouth is.

People are encouraged and coaxed to use their cars less, to separate their recycling or to install loft insulation.

This can provide some insulation against the will of the majority, because the representative can vote contrary to the popular will.

FPEEG, the All - Party Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency Group, is a coalition of cross party MPs and industry stakeholders committed to maintain awareness in Parliament of fuel poverty issues; to monitor and comment on progress against government's targets to eradicate fuel poverty; to advocate policies that deliver affordable warmth for vulnerable households with emphasis on improved domestic energy efficiency including effective thermal insulation alongside efficient and effective heating systems.

As temperatures plummet, fuel poverty charity NEA is urging the Government to step back from ending insulation and heating grants for vulnerable people struggling to afford their energy bills.

The emperor's new clothes Ken sports a new jacket, specially crafted out of household insulation at the opening of a London «eco-house».

According to the Government's own analysis; 541,000 FP households could benefit from cavity wall insulation, 967,000 from loft insulation, 1,180,000 from solid wall insulation and 145,000 from new central heating systems.

Equally, energy efficiency must move up the political agenda, with solutions ranging from home insulation to greater use of community heating.

Positives: - Nice colour - good amount of insulation - good delivery Negatives - Assembly was frustrating, to say the least.

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Similar to insulation, myelination improves how quickly and efficiently messages are transmitted in the brain.

The cup walls feature double insulation that keeps drinks cool for longer, and the sweat proof surface makes the cup easy for your child to grip.

Available in 12 or 18 oz options these vibrant food containers can hold milk, baby food, and snacks and with their TempShield ™ insulation technology... MORE they keep contents hot or cool 30 % longer than other flasks.

Fats provide insulation and cushioning for the skin, bones, and internal organs.

Key distinguishing traits of the S'well are its beautiful design and great insulation.

The gel packs (i have several brands) keep my food cold for at least 12 hours, often longer depending on the insulation of the lunch box or cooler.

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Launched in 2013, Clothes the Loop reduces landfill by repurposing clothing for reuse or recycling it into raw materials for use in products such as insulation, carpet padding, and fibers for new clothing.

Even when your little one begins drinking other things, the insulation still really helps.

If that's the case for your attic, only a professional is going to be able to remove the insulation safe and sound.

While other, similar products allow for outside temperatures to affect your drink through the convection process, this bottle's vacuum insulation creates a space between the walls of the container with no air, which stops convection and helps to retain the temperature.

The Nepenthe breast pump bag has a zippered side pocket for the pump, plus another zip pocket on the other side with insulation to keep milk cool.

0m Stainless steel thermos flask with great insulation thanks to the stainless steel double wall.

The dog is 3D and very cushioned, the perfect size for the little people and looks super cute, it has great insulation and roomy enough for a meal and couple snacks.

- Extremely durable - Keeps drinks cold for 12 hours - Uses insulation technology for maximum temperature retention - Push button lid with pop - up straw is very hygienic