The fund gives a grant for a package of energy efficiency and heating measures ranging from insulation to, in some cases, a central heating system if you do not have one at the moment.

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We know how to improve the efficiency of your existing heating and cooling systems.

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About a third of new gas furnaces being sold today run at 90% efficiency, which still saves a typical homeowner 11% on home heating bills compared to an 80% efficient unit.

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Highlights of the new software include System Match technology with features such as True Radiant and Heat Pump Balance geared to help high-efficiency, non-conventional (i.e. not forced air) heating systems perform even more efficiently.

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The biggest difference between this microm induction heating pressure rice cooker and your average kitchen gadget is that it is not just about convenience and efficiency, it is also about quality.

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Summarising his report, he said energy efficiency was "undervalued" and Northern Ireland needed a clear strategy to reduce its "heavy dependence on heating oil".

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