How to be energy efficient online
Government statistics show 90% of households have internet access, with smartphone usage being the most popular way to access the internet.
Shedding new light on halogen bulb phase-out
Time’s nearly up for halogen lighting – with all but a few types of the gas-based bulb scheduled for phase-out on 1…
A new energy efficiency standard for social housing in England
We brought together the social housing sector for a round table on how their homes could meet a planned new government energy…
Making the right motoring choice for you
The latest DVLA vehicle licence plates have just been released – it’s well worth considering your long-term fuel costs if you’re about…
Getting the best from energy efficient lighting in your hall
In this lighting series, we talk to lighting designer Graham Festenstein about the approaches to take in the entrance area of your…
Dryer costs tumble as technologies improve
New figures show that picking the top-rated A+++ tumble dryer models can save you more than £750 in running costs over their…
Getting the most from energy efficient lighting in your bedroom
In previous blogs we’ve explored the living room and kitchen and dining areas. In this latest instalment we move on to the…
Getting the best from energy efficient lighting in your kitchen
In the third part of our blog series on creating attractive effects using energy efficient lighting with designer Graham Festenstein, we move…
How to get the best from energy efficient lighting in your living room
We take a closer look at getting the look and feel just right in the living room, with help and advice from…
How to get the best out of energy efficient lighting
LEDs are becoming the dominant energy efficient lighting option – but for many, they remain a new and quite daunting technology.