Green and corporate giants agree: a clean energy transition is needed now

28 April 2017

Only a few years ago, it would have seemed absurd to suggest that Al Gore and Royal Dutch Shell might come out…

Time to test Government’s energy efficiency commitment

23 March 2017

The publication of the Emissions Reduction Plan is a pivotal moment for home energy efficiency in the UK.

Five green innovations we are excited about

7 February 2017

A new study has suggested that green innovations need to be developed and spread ten times quicker if we’re to hit the…

Five more eye catching, green and innovative products

16 May 2016

Here are five more green inventions from the world of energy and sustainability that may (or may not) be hitting the mainstream…

Paving the road to smart cities

6 January 2016

The Innovate UK-funded ‘Stakeholder Interactive City Energy Demand Simulator’ (SiCEDS) is one of the most ambitious pieces of data and modelling work…

Social networking for the community energy sector

4 September 2015

Graham Ayling, head of the Energy Saving Trust Foundation, explains what community groups can learn from the hub, what it’s all about…

Making smart smart – a Q&A with Dr Chris Brauer

17 June 2015

Smart meters and the increase in appliances boasting ‘smart’ features on the market make smart homes become an increasing talking point.

The next big thing: mini energy efficient homes

18 February 2015

The Binishell concept has reared its head in the last five years or so, and aims to make ultra energy efficient living…

The energy potential of farms

16 January 2015

There is 10GW of untapped energy potential down on the UK’s farms, according to new research by Forum for the Future.