Switching to low-carbon heat: an example from the Netherlands
The UK isn’t the only country facing the challenge of dependence on natural gas - there may be a lesson to be…
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…
Why outside the grid does not mean outside of help
It is typically far more expensive to heat your home off-grid, which creates significant problems for the rural poor.
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?
Toy giants aim for a sustainable future
Loved by children across the world, toy creators LEGO are taking sustainability seriously, looking to reduce their carbon emissions to protect the…
Generating energy from waste: how it works
Generating energy from waste – whether that’s electricity or heat – is a logical part of the move towards circular thinking.
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…
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…
2018: a community energy fightback?
In recent years, community energy seems to have been teetering on the brink of a breakthrough into the UK energy mainstream.
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…