What role does biomass have to play in our energy supply?
We consider biomass a renewable energy source, if the plants or other organic materials being burned are replaced.
Energycarer support in Scotland
Following a successful pilot, Home Energy Scotland changed the in-home support it offers to householders, introducing Energycarers.
European Union Sustainable Energy Week 2019
The European Union’s Sustainable Energy Week is an awareness campaign dedicated to renewable and efficient energy use across Europe.
Prosperity for all: a low-carbon future for Wales
Energy Saving Trust Wales policy officer, Max Lacey-Barnacle, discusses how Wales is developing a distinctive approach to the decarbonisation challenge.
Future homes: housing over the next 20 years
The change in energy use has changed the way we use our homes already - but what will this mean for our…
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.