Ten innovative projects funded by the Green Economy Fund
The Green Economy Fund has supported over 33 innovative projects across Scotland so far. We round up 10 of the latest.
On the path to net zero: low carbon heating
We will only reach net zero emissions if we stop heating our homes with fossil fuels like natural gas and oil, which…
On the path to net zero: an overview
We’ve all heard about a ‘net zero’ target for cutting the carbon emissions that cause climate change. But what does ‘net zero’…
Wales: working towards a sustainable future
Wales sits proudly atop the table in the UK as the leading household recycling nation and was the first to introduce a…
How sustainable are drones?
Drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles – offer a new way of seeing and interacting with the world we live in. But…
Concerted Action Joint Workshop and the ride to Barcelona
Energy Saving Trust staff travelled by train to Barcelona to attend a workshop between three Concerted Actions for EU energy directives.
What’s happening with the Renewable Heat Initiative?
The Renewable Heat Incentive is part of the drive to reduce UK emissions, which are currently 42% lower than 1990 levels.
Balancing the grid with smart meters
With UK renewables setting new supply records, balancing the national grid is a pressing issue with a simple solution – smart meters.
Rollercoasters with a green twist
Over 250 million people visited a theme park in 2018. It’s not only the rides that are hair raising - their environmental…
Cornwall’s keeping it local with green energy revolution
Cornwall is one of Britain’s leading counties when it comes to the burgeoning green economy. It's a perfect place for wind and…