Decarbonisation of heat – a crossroads
Energy Saving Trust renewable heat expert, Ben Whittle, gives his thoughts on the trajectory for low carbon heat in UK homes.
Switching to low-carbon heat: an example from the Netherlands
The UK isn’t the only country facing the challenge of dependence on natural gas - there may be a lesson to be…
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,…
Why outside the grid does not mean outside of help
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
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…
Energy Saving Trust visits Efficiency for Access projects in Kenya
Representatives from the Efficiency for Access (EforA) coalition recently visited Kenya to meet manufacturers, distributors and end users of off-grid solar appliances.
Toy giants aim for a sustainable future
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
Generating energy from waste – whether that’s electricity or heat – is a logical part of the move towards circular thinking.