Seven steps to saving energy at home
We use energy at home every day, from making a morning cup of tea, watering our plants right through to when we…
Energycarer support in Scotland
Following a successful pilot, Home Energy Scotland changed the in-home support it offers to householders, introducing Energycarers.
Green innovations: what happened next?
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?
The amount of water flushed down our toilets is considerable – in fact, it’s the second biggest use of water in the…
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…
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…
Switching to renewable energy at home
Whether it’s out of concern for the environment, an effort to cut fuel bills, or a desire to have the latest technology,…
Cold-calling: top tips to avoid rogue traders and installers
If you receive a phone call or answer the door to someone using our name to try and sell you products or…
PocketWatt tool set to continue as Digi-Label project comes to an end
We have been coordinating the Digi-Label project – a European project to improve consumer understanding of energy labels - for the past…
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?