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		<title>Thermostats and controls can help you save energy in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the right controls for your heating system, you can keep the home’s temperature at a comfortable level without wasting heat or heating fuel; this means you will reduce your home’s carbon footprint and save money on utility bills at the same time. If you utilize a heating and hot water system with electrical storage, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/home-energy/thermostats-and-controls-can-help-you-save-energy-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Tips about roof and attic insulation for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hot air goes up, and if your house is not properly insulated, you could lose as much as one fourth of your heat through your roof. By insulating a loft or attic or even any flat roofs on your home, you take simple and quite effective measures to cut down on that heat loss and save [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/insulation-systems/tips-about-roof-and-attic-insulation-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>An introduction to wood-fuelled heating systems for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a wood-fuelled heating system, also known as a biomass system, wood chips, pellets, or logs are burned to generate heat, for either an individual room, to provide a home’s central heating, or to power water boiler systems. Stove use logs or wooden pellets to generate heat for individual rooms, or they might also have a back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/wood-pellet/an-introduction-to-wood-fuelled-heating-systems-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>An introduction to solar water heating systems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Use the Sun’s Energy to Heat up the water for your Home A solar water heating system uses free solar energy to warm water for domestic use. A conventional water heater or an immersion heater can supplement the solar heating system to increase the water temperature, or to act as a backup to heat water [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/water-heating-systems/an-introduction-to-solar-water-heating-systems/</link>
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		<title>Using smart meters to save energy in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Coming to your home by 2020 is a smart meter, which will help cut your energy usage, make meter reading an automatic process, and save you money. Smart meters and their counterpart in-home displays will allow you to monitor your energy usage and cut out the need for an employee of the energy company to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/energy-ratings/using-smart-meters-to-save-energy-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Saving money by using new alternative lighting options in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Overall, around 8% of a home’s energy bill is generated by lighting. Reducing your lighting expenditures is perhaps one of the simplest ways to lower your home’s costs and save energy. By replacing a traditional incandescent bulb with one of the new compact fluorescents, your savings were amount to about €4 per year. That is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/energy-saving/saving-money-by-using-new-alternative-lighting-options-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Tips on how to save money with your home appliances</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Turn Off the Standby On average; households in Ireland spend about €42 per year powering appliances that have been left in standby mode. Standby is when an appliance isn’t actively being used, and although the appliance uses less power in standby mode than in active use, it still draws power. The clock display on your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/energy-saving/saving-money-with-your-home-appliances/</link>
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		<title>Water-saving tips and advice in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you realize it or not, the water coming out of your bathroom or kitchen tap requires a great deal of energy to get it there, especially when it’s heated water. By using less water, you will save money. Here are some helpful tips on saving water, both inside and outside the home. Inside the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/water-saving-tips-and-advice-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Saving energy and money by draught proofing your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When searching for ways to save money and use less energy, draught-proofing is frequently overlooked, which is unfortunate. Draught-proofing is one of the best and least expensive methods of slashing the energy bills of any building. Draughts and drafts are somewhat like ventilation, in that both allow fresh air to enter the building. Good ventilation [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/home-energy/saving-energy-and-money-by-draught-proofing-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Tips and advice about replacing your boiler</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since about 60% of a home’s yearly energy expenditure is spent on running the boiler, it stands to reason that by replacing an old one with a new one will make a big impact on your energy bills. By replacing an elderly and inefficient boiler with a high-efficiency condensing one that has an A-rating, you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/condensing-boilers/tips-and-advice-about-replacing-your-boiler/</link>
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		<title>Insulation tips for attics and lofts: energy savings and environmental benefits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An un-insulated home loses around a quarter of its head through the roof. By simply insulating an attic or loft you will effectively save energy and lower your heating costs significantly, which translates into a savings of money and a reduction in the demand for fossil fuels. Over the years, insulation will pay for itself [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/insulation-systems/insulation-tips-for-attics-and-lofts-energy-savings-and-environmental-benefits/</link>
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		<title>Tips on how to save up to 400 euros a year in your home energy costs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone in Ireland has noticed the effects of rising energy prices on their monthly budgets, and these effects aren’t good. Wholesale gas prices are up in excess of 70%  since 2008  alone,  according to industry statistics. This translates into a significant upping of household costs, which isn’t something most people can easily afford. However, these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/home-energy/tips-on-how-to-save-up-to-400-euros-a-year-in-your-home-energy-costs/</link>
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		<title>Saving money and conserving energy with window glazing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A home’s windows are one of the primary ways that heat energy is lost; if you want to save money on your heating bills, keep your home warmer and quieter, and decrease your overall carbon footprint, it is in your best interests to install energy efficient windows or glazing. Ways to Increase Energy Efficiency with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/glazing/saving-money-and-conserving-energy-with-window-glazing/</link>
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		<title>The best ways to save money and energy at home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Given the state of the economy, everyone is interested in saving money; given the state of the environment, most responsible people want to do their part.One of the best ways to save money at home is to reduce your energy consumption, which will ultimately mean a reduction in fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions—thus killing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/home-energy/the-best-ways-to-save-money-and-energy-at-home/</link>
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		<title>Energy Savings with Cavity Wall Insulation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways homeowners can save money, such as by reducing energy loss. If you live in a home that was built after 1920, it probably has exterior walls that are comprised of two layers, with a small cavity between. Walls lose about a third of all the heat energy in un-insulated homes; by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/insulation-systems/energy-savings-with-cavity-wall-insulation/</link>
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		<title>Solar Panels: Are they for you?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The concept of climate change has become a real, present danger, as evidenced by the major shifts in temperature and weather all over our planet. Although it is too late to stop it now, it is possible to keep things for getting worse. One major way to do this is to encourage the uses of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/solar-panels-are-they-for-you/</link>
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		<title>What to consider when installing an active solar system in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Active solar systems are becoming much more common these days. It is no longer unusual to drive past a home or business and see solar panels sitting in the yard or on the roof. Many people are wondering whether these systems are right for their home or business. Here is what you need to know [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/what-to-consider-when-installing-an-active-solar-system-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Top Reasons you may want to go tankless for your hot water supply</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The cost of heating water in your home can really add up quickly. If you are using an older tank it may be inefficient and lose heat quickly. This means that more fuel will be used to keep the water at a predetermined temperature. If you are interested in lowering your gas or electricity bills [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/water-heating-systems/top-reasons-you-may-want-to-go-tankless-for-your-hot-water-supply/</link>
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		<title>Going green and saving green with the right home lighting choices</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that by decreasing the amount of energy you use in the home, the better it is for your light bill, as well as for the environment. Although you can save a lot of energy by shutting off lights when you’re not using them, choosing the right kind of light bulbs is also a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/going-green-and-saving-green-with-the-right-home-lighting-choices/</link>
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		<title>How “Going Green” Can Increase the “Green” in corporate pocketbooks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In order to remain relevant and profitable due to the ever-rising costs of energy, it is absolutely essential for businesses to begin enacting more environmentally-conscious practices. Not only will this reduce the energy bill (and, therefore, increase the bottom line), it will also have a positive impact on the environment. Adopting eco-friendly, green policies will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/how-%e2%80%9cgoing-green%e2%80%9d-can-increase-the-%e2%80%9cgreen%e2%80%9d-in-corporate-pocketbooks/</link>
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		<title>Ten easy ways to go Green</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Climate change, pollution and rampant irresponsible energy usage are all things that should concern every person on this planet. Each of these major points can be influenced by the actions of individuals, so it is in everyone’s best interests to begin practising eco-friendly lifestyles. This is no longer something that we should consider optional—it should [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/green-environment/ten-easy-ways-to-go-green/</link>
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		<title>What to consider when replacing your boiler</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If your boiler is more than about fifteen years old you may want to consider replacing it. It may be much less efficient than you would like it to be and this can translate into higher energy consumption. To lower energy bills and your home’s impact on the environment, here are things you need to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/condensing-boilers/what-to-consider-when-replacing-your-boiler/</link>
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		<title>Recycle your grey water for huge household savings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are watching your water bill spiral out of control or want to make sure that your impact on the environment is not as great, you may want to consider recycling the grey water that your home generates. This is water that has been used for purposes such as washing or in the kitchen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/recycle-your-grey-water-for-huge-household-savings/</link>
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		<title>Keep your home comfortable with natural cooling systems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Summers seem to be getting warmer every year. Many people have installed central air conditioning systems into their home and use them as an attempt to beat the heat. While they can work well they do cause a jump in a home’s hydro usage. If you are looking for a way to keep your home [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/keep-your-home-comfortable-with-natural-cooling-systems/</link>
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		<title>Reduce your water heating bills with a drain water heat recovery system</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It can take a lot of energy to heat water. Usually, the majority of the hot water goes down the drain and all of the energy that was used to heat it can go to waste. If you want to make sure that you get as much impact for your heating bills as possible, you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/home-energy-saving-scheme/reduce-your-water-heating-bills-with-a-drain-water-heat-recovery-system/</link>
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		<title>Radiant heating systems- Are they right for your home?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard a lot of people talking about radiant heating systems. They have been around for many years but advances in the design and materials make them a much more reliable heat source than they were in the past. As a result, these types of heating systems are being used in an increasing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/home-energy-saving-scheme/radiant-heating-systems-are-they-right-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Green home renovations- Finding the right materials to use in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning a major home renovation or are planning to build an extension on your home you may want to think about making it a green one. You can help to lower energy bills and protect the environment by being careful about the materials and technologies that you use in your home. Here [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/heating-systems/green-home-renovations-finding-the-right-materials-to-use-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Green home renovations- how to take the first steps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are renovating your home there are many decisions that need to be made. You may be wondering which contractor to use or which areas to renovate first. What many people should think about (but don’t) is how to make sure that the renovation process is as environmentally friendly as possible. Here are a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/green-home-renovations-how-to-take-the-first-steps/</link>
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		<title>Avoid energy drain and reduce your home’s energy bills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Energy bills are getting more and more expensive each month. People are trying to find ways that they can save a large amount of energy and attempt to accomplish this through the use of energy efficient appliances and by changing the way that they power or heat their home. What they, and you, may not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/avoid-energy-drain-and-reduce-your-home-energy-bills/</link>
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		<title>A look at green flooring options for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in building a green home or renovating an existing structure so that it is more environmentally friendly there are many choices that you need to make. One important decision is what kind of flooring you use in your home. There are many options to choose from and the key is to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/under-floor-heating-systems/a-look-at-green-flooring-options-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Put a roof on your home without damaging the environment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Standard roofing materials can be very damaging to the environment. The problem is that our homes need to utilize something on the roof in order to prevent water infiltration from damaging the interior of our houses and other structures. There are some roofing materials that do not have the same negative effect on the environment. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/put-a-roof-on-your-home-without-damaging-the-environment/</link>
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		<title>Green heating options- keep your house warm without harming the environment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you live in areas where the weather gets cold you need to have a method of keeping your house warm. Keeping a house’s interior at a comfortable temperature does not mean that you have to harm the environment. It is possible to keep your home warm in a reliable and affordable manner and not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/green-heating-options-keep-your-house-warm-without-harming-the-environment/</link>
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		<title>Tankless hot water systems- how to choose the right one for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An increasing number of people are switching from a standard hot water system to one that is tankless. They may be doing this for a number of reasons. One of the main ones is that they are tired of paying to keep water heated when it is not being used. A tankless hot water system [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/tankless-hot-water-systems-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Is passive solar energy the right choice for your home? What you need to know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people like the idea of using solar energy to help reduce their home’s energy use. They tend to focus more on active solar systems when they think about how solar energy can help them make their home more eco friendly. Regardless of whether they are used to power a home or to heat water [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/is-passive-solar-energy-the-right-choice-for-your-home-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
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		<title>How to stop energy drain in your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It may surprise many people to learn that their home is drawing energy on a continuing basis. Appliances and electronic devices are all drawing energy even when they are not turned on. Heating systems and air conditioning systems may be conditioning your home but that heated or cooled air may be trickling away through windows, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/home-energy-saving-scheme/how-to-stop-energy-drain-in-your-home/</link>
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		<title>How to incorporate green technology in your home as efficiently as possible</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unless you are building a new home, incorporating green technology will often mean making significant changes to the infrastructure of your home. This is something which may seem intimidating to some people. It doesn’t have to be. Here are some suggestions that will make it easier for you to do so. Choose systems requiring the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/how-to-incorporate-green-technology-in-your-home-as-efficiently-as-possible/</link>
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		<title>How to choose the right tankless hot water system for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tankless hot water systems are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners. They are not only being installed in many of the new homes that are being built but also as part of environmentally friendly retrofits in older homes as well. If you are curious about what these systems are as well as how to choose the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/how-to-choose-the-right-tankless-hot-water-system-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Why solar panels are more popular than ever</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The use of solar panels in homes and businesses has become more popular than ever. The price of solar panels is now at a level where many home and business owners are able to afford them. In order to understand solar energy and why it is so popular, here is what you need to know. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/solar-panels-systems/why-solar-panels-are-more-popular-than-ever/</link>
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		<title>How to find what kind of green heating system would suit you best?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking about replacing the heating system in an existing home with an environmentally friendly alternative, or you are considering building a home that has a green home heating system right from the beginning, it can be difficult to tell which systems would be right for you. Here is a look at some [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/how-to-find-what-kind-of-green-heating-system-would-suit-you-best/</link>
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		<title>Replacing the windows in your home- is now the right time to do so?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are like many homeowners you may be looking at the windows in your home and be wondering whether it is time to replace them. As new windows can be quite expensive, this can be a tough decision to make. Here are a few factors that you may want to consider when deciding whether [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/replacing-the-windows-in-your-home-is-now-the-right-time-to-do-so/</link>
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		<title>Off-grid living- what this phrase means for homeowners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The phrase “off-grid” is one that has been used frequently these days and many people are wondering just what it entails and whether it is feasible or realistic for them to do so. Here is some information that you need in order to tell whether an off-grid lifestyle is feasible and affordable for you. What [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/off-grid-living-what-this-phrase-means-for-homeowners/</link>
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		<title>From the ground up- building a green home as affordably as possible</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in making sure that the home you will be living in is as environmentally friendly as possible, you have two choices. One option is to purchase an existing property and retrofit key areas using green technology. The second option is to purchase a plot of land and build from the ground [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/from-the-ground-up-building-a-green-home-as-affordably-as-possible/</link>
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		<title>Can you still use green technology and increase the value of your home? What you need to know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you know that you are going to be staying in your home for quite some time to come, it is not as important whether the green updates or changes to your home are as attractive to buyers. If, however, you are trying to find a way to use environmentally friendly items and technology in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/can-you-still-use-green-technology-and-increase-the-value-of-your-home-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
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		<title>Environmentally friendly ways you can generate power for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Electricity bills continue to get more and more expensive over time. Each year it seems as though individuals are being subjected to a price hike that seems endless. If you are interested in generating power for your home using green technology here is some information that you may find useful. It should help you determine [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/environmentally-friendly-ways-you-can-generate-power-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>How timers can make your home more environmentally friendly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a simple device that many homeowners overlook when they are trying to make their homes more energy efficient. It comes in one of several forms that suit different uses but each model can be easy to use and can shave a large amount off of a family’s energy bill. The device is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/how-timers-can-make-your-home-more-environmentally-friendly/</link>
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		<title>How heat pumps can act as a green heat source for your home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When most people think about ways to heat their home they think about the burning of wood or fossil fuels. Others may think about the use of hot water heat in order to keep a home or business at a comfortable temperature. Using fossil fuels can be an issue when it comes to the generation [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/heating-systems/how-heat-pumps-can-act-as-a-green-heat-source-for-your-home/</link>
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		<title>Why radiant heating systems are becoming so popular</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Radiant heating systems have been around for some time. They have not been popular until recently when people began to notice the many advantages that using these systems could give. Here are a few advantages that you may want to consider when determining what kind of heating system is right for your home. How a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/heating-systems/why-radiant-heating-systems-are-becoming-so-popular/</link>
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		<title>The environmental advantages of tankless hot water systems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the past, homes have got their hot water from systems that were basically the same regardless of the fuel that powered them. In a traditional hot water system, a boiler heats water to a specific temperature. The water is heated and stored in a tank until it is used. As the water in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/heating-systems/the-environmental-advantages-of-tankless-hot-water-systems/</link>
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		<title>Passive solar energy and your home- what you need to know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When someone thinks about solar energy, it is usually an active solar system that they are thinking of. These systems use the solar panels that many people are familiar with and can supply either hot water or the energy needed to power a home. A passive solar system can also be used effectively in a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.greentech.ie/green-technology-news/solar-panels-systems/passive-solar-energy-and-your-home-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
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		<title>Is it time to replace your boiler? What you need to know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you heat your home with hot water, you may love the fact that your system is fairly low maintenance and can give you a steady supply of heat. Unfortunately, as with other types of heating systems, your boiler system can break down over time and there may come a time that it may need [...]]]></description>
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