Apps to save energy (and money)
There are many energy apps on the market worth exploring, from free downloads and simple designs to more complex systems controlling smart…
Switched on Scotland
Energy Saving Trust recently held the first Switched on Scotland Forum at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, in partnership with Transport Scotland.
PocketWatt tool set to continue as Digi-Label project comes to an end
We have been coordinating the Digi-Label project – a European project to improve consumer understanding of energy labels - for the past…
Smart meters: top quality service is the smart option
Other than some practical information, what exactly should you be expecting when you get a smart meter installed?
Clean air zones open up the electric car market
The introduction of Clean Air Zones in London in 2019, and in cities across the UK from 2020 onwards presents a powerful…
Coolproducts, the Restart Project and repairability
A series of votes currently going through the European Parliament could soon turn our attention to the how easy it is to…
Shedding new light on halogen bulb phase-out
Time’s nearly up for halogen lighting – with all but a few types of the gas-based bulb scheduled for phase-out on 1…
Making the right motoring choice for you
The latest DVLA vehicle licence plates have just been released – it’s well worth considering your long-term fuel costs if you’re about…
Dryer costs tumble as technologies improve
New figures show that picking the top-rated A+++ tumble dryer models can save you more than £750 in running costs over their…
Cold comfort: American-style fridge freezers proving energy guzzlers
They may look the part, but when it comes to energy bills, American-style fridge freezers are proving a not particularly positive addition…