Smart time of use tariffs: all you need to know

26 August 2020

A fresh form of electricity billing could boost renewable energy use, reduce the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, and save people money.

Ten top sustainable innovations for 2020

5 August 2020

Energy Saving Trust looks at 10 innovations that may - or may not - change the way we interact with our world…

Is renewable heat right for your home?

21 July 2020

In order to reach net zero targets we’re going to need to dramatically reduce the amount of fossil-fuel generated heating in our…

Are smart homes the key to a lower carbon footprint?

29 June 2020

Smart devices and smart appliances make our lives more convenient. But are they the key to reducing our carbon footprint?

Collecting sales data provides insight into the off-grid appliance market

17 June 2020

Off-grid appliances are typically powered by solar panels or another energy source independent from the national grid.

Retrofit: cleaning up dirty engines

27 May 2020

Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are one of the heaviest polluters on the roads. The humble bin lorry could become an unlikely symbol…

On the path to net zero: Energy Saving Trust

25 May 2020

How can we cut the UK’s carbon emissions enough to reach net zero by 2050? That’s the question we have been asking…

On the path to net zero: community energy

18 May 2020

A community energy project can happen anywhere in the country, from remote villages to city neighbourhoods.

Why we should all be saving water

10 May 2020

Climate change, and the more extreme weather that comes with it, means that water supply is becoming more unpredictable.

Developing smart cities in the UK

6 May 2020

Smart cities bring together infrastructure and technology to improve quality of life and enhance interactions with the urban environment.