Efficiency for Access Design Challenge
Students from around the world have the opportunity to design affordable, energy-efficient appliances as part of a new Design Challenge.
Loft conversions and energy saving
Loft conversions don’t have to just be about space. Converting your loft is an ideal opportunity to tackle energy efficiency in your…
Developing community energy, with some help from Europe
Energy generated and used in local areas opens up a level of independence from the big, dominant energy companies.
Northern Ireland: reducing dependency on oil-fired heating
Swathes of Northern Ireland continue to be dependent on oil heating and are subject to oil price fluctuations as a result.
Energycarer support in Scotland
Following a successful pilot, Home Energy Scotland changed the in-home support it offers to householders, introducing Energycarers.
Can your toilet generate electricity?
The amount of water flushed down our toilets is considerable – in fact, it’s the second biggest use of water in the…
Why you might be better off retrofitting fleet vehicles
Retrofitting involves reducing emissions from older engines by either adding emission control devices, rebuilding engine components or replacing existing equipment.
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…
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…