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3 Features of a Zero Carbon House
Domestic Advice

3 Features of a Zero Carbon House

When designing or renovating your home, it’s important to consider eco friendly house plans to try and play your part in reducing your carbon footprint. In response to global warming, the UK Government passed a law to be net-zero emissions by 2050, with the desire of a green revolution. This law is the most ambitious to be set in the world and focuses on reducing any climate change impact. So, how can you help? By working towards achieving a zero carbon house.

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4 Benefits of Insulating Your Home
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4 Benefits of Insulating Your Home

There are many long term advantages of a well insulated home. Proper insulation can bring down your ebergy costs and keep you warm. See all the benefits here.

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Rix Petroleum at the Driffield Country Show
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Rix Petroleum at the Driffield Country Show

Rix Petroleum has been providing agricultural services to Britain's farming community across the UK for over 80 years. The Driffield Show is one of the biggest events in the Rix calendar, with their 72nd year in attendance at the Driffield Show falling in 2019.

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Rix Petroleum agrees year-long partnership with Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance
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Rix Petroleum agrees year-long partnership with Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance

Leading family fuel supplier Rix Petroleum Ltd is flying high with its latest charity tie up. The company has formed a year-long partnership with the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance service and aims to raise thousands of pounds for the charity.

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Top Energy Saving Tips For Your Home
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Top Energy Saving Tips For Your Home

Being mindful of energy saving ideas for home is becoming more and more important to everyday life for both reducing costs and helping protect the planet.

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Rix Petroleum acquires Gainsborough-based fuel supplier

Rix Petroleum acquires Gainsborough-based fuel supplier

Fuel supplier Rix Petroleum has extended its coverage in the East Midlands with the acquisition of a Lincolnshire business. The Yorkshire company has bought Gainsborough-based K9 Fuels for an undisclosed sum.

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Rix Petroleum East Anglia supports local sports team
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Rix Petroleum East Anglia supports local sports team

Not only is this a fantastic team to be part of, but our Rix Tanker Driver Matt Sparrow (pictured to the left of the team) is Team Coach and puts in a lot of time with the boys to ensure they are playing well and having fun at the same time.

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Community shop Gaydon Village Store receives help from Rix Midlands
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Community shop Gaydon Village Store receives help from Rix Midlands

A COMMUNITY shop set up and run by volunteers has received a windfall payment from a local fuel company. Gaydon Village Store, in Church Road, was presented with a cheque for £177 by Paul Doherty, director of Rix Petroleum (Midlands) Ltd, earlier this month.

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How to make savings on your heating bills during summer
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How to make savings on your heating bills during summer

Summer is finally in full swing, and with the season starting with surprisingly balmy temperatures it’s the perfect opportunity to make savings on our annual heating bills.

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