Switching to renewable energy at home

1 April 2022

Whether it’s out of concern for the environment, an effort to cut fuel bills, or a desire to have the latest technology,…

Why outside the grid does not mean outside of help

4 November 2020

It is typically far more expensive to heat your home off-grid, which creates significant problems for the rural poor.

Cold-calling: top tips to avoid rogue traders and installers

13 December 2023

If you receive a phone call or answer the door to someone using our name to try and sell you products or…

Smart meters: top quality service is the smart option

27 February 2025

Other than some practical information, what exactly should you be expecting when you get a smart meter installed?

Energy savings stats update with our insight and analytics team

29 April 2024

We publish information on how much money and carbon can be saved in the home across a range of measures, such as…

Toy giants aim for a sustainable future

5 November 2020

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

27 February 2025

Generating energy from waste – whether that’s electricity or heat – is a logical part of the move towards circular thinking.

Green finance: can it support home energy efficiency?

1 May 2025

We took a general look at green finance in our last blog. Now, we’re looking more specifically at the role of green…

Dealing with damp at home

9 April 2025

Figures from the English Housing Survey show 4% of the estimated 23 million households in England had rising damp or other damp…

Top five tips to save energy in the kitchen

28 June 2024

Here are some quick tips to help you save energy in the kitchen and save money on your energy bills.