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.
Why you might be better off retrofitting fleet vehicles
Retrofitting involves reducing emissions from older engines by either adding emission control devices, rebuilding engine components or replacing existing equipment.
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,…
Switched on Scotland
Energy Saving Trust recently held the first Switched on Scotland Forum at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, in partnership with Transport Scotland.
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…
Energy savings stats update with our insight and analytics team
We publish information on how much money and carbon can be saved in the home across a range of measures, such as…
Green finance: can it support home energy efficiency?
We took a general look at green finance in our last blog. Now, we’re looking more specifically at the role of green…
Clean air zones open up the electric car market
The introduction of Clean Air Zones in London in 2019, and in cities across the UK from 2020 onwards presents a powerful…