Energy efficiency has key role in addressing climate emergency

23 October 2019

The energy we use at home represents over a quarter of nationwide total energy use, so it makes sense to put a…

Renewable energy resurgence in Wales

25 September 2019

Less than 100 years ago Wales was a global leader in the distribution of coal, but earlier this year, alongside England and…

Efficiency for Access Design Challenge

9 September 2019

Students from around the world have the opportunity to design affordable, energy-efficient appliances as part of a new Design Challenge.

Developing community energy, with some help from Europe

29 August 2019

Energy generated and used in local areas opens up a level of independence from the big, dominant energy companies.

Inequality in support for home energy efficiency across UK

21 August 2019

Most of us would like to improve the energy efficiency of our homes if given the opportunity; there is financial support available…

Northern Ireland: reducing dependency on oil-fired heating

29 July 2019

Swathes of Northern Ireland continue to be dependent on oil heating and are subject to oil price fluctuations as a result.

What role does biomass have to play in our energy supply?

17 July 2019

We consider biomass a renewable energy source, if the plants or other organic materials being burned are replaced.

Green innovations: what happened next?

10 July 2019

We’ve checked back in with five technologies we wrote about back a few years ago, to see what’s happening now.

Can your toilet generate electricity?

4 July 2019

The amount of water flushed down our toilets is considerable – in fact, it’s the second biggest use of water in the…

Prosperity for all: a low-carbon future for Wales

8 May 2019

Energy Saving Trust Wales policy officer, Max Lacey-Barnacle, discusses how Wales is developing a distinctive approach to the decarbonisation challenge.