Five eye-catching green innovations
Cooking food and cleaning water, pollution solutions and quirky sources of electricity are just some of the technological breakthroughs that have stood…
Home electrical appliances using more energy than stated
A new European study has indicated that some home appliances may be using considerably more energy than stated on their label.
Sending out the right signals on energy use
With the ubiquity of transmission infrastructure, there is plenty of room to consider the potential of energy efficiency and renewables here.
EPCs: how to capitalise on open source home energy data
More data on the UK’s homes has been made freely available than ever before, after the DCLG released all its energy performance…
Green and corporate giants agree: a clean energy transition is needed now
Only a few years ago, it would have seemed absurd to suggest that Al Gore and Royal Dutch Shell might come out…
Time to test Government’s energy efficiency commitment
The publication of the Emissions Reduction Plan is a pivotal moment for home energy efficiency in the UK.
Five green innovations we are excited about
A new study has suggested that green innovations need to be developed and spread ten times quicker if we’re to hit the…
How do you renovate your flat and keep neighbours on side?
Although Simon has had a good experience, there are generally more obstacles to improving flats than houses because of the multiple parties…
Scotland: interest-free loans up to £15,000 to help make homes warmer
Cold draughts and contradictions were at the heart of the findings of new Energy Saving Trust research on attitudes to home improvements.
Five more eye catching, green and innovative products
Here are five more green inventions from the world of energy and sustainability that may (or may not) be hitting the mainstream…