Future homes: housing over the next 20 years
The change in energy use has changed the way we use our homes already - but what will this mean for our…
Decarbonisation of heat – a crossroads
Energy Saving Trust renewable heat expert, Ben Whittle, gives his thoughts on the trajectory for low carbon heat in UK homes.
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…
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.
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.
Energy advice service: helping Scotland tackle climate change
In Scotland we manage and deliver a host of Scottish Government programmes relating to transport, renewables and a wide range of funding…
Towards a brighter future for street lighting
Upgrading street lights to LED can be one of the easier wins for councils to reduce operational costs, as a number of…
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.
Navigating a low carbon shift in home heating
With 85% of UK homes currently on the gas network, decarbonising heating will be one of the key sustainability challenges to 2050…