Fleet Hero Awards 2017: Meet the fleets that went the extra mile
• Fleet Heroes pick up awards at London event • Pollution and emissions targets; crucial time for fleets • Hear from two winners leading on electric infrastructure Last Thursday (9 November) saw the prizes given out at the twelfth Fleet Hero Awards – with the field more competitive than ever...
Collaborating to bring building energy labelling to Canada
Energy Saving Trust – which administers central parts of Scotland’s Energy Performance Certificate programme – is collaborating with Natural Resources Canada as Canadian jurisdictions work towards introducing new building energy labelling schemes. Our work together is being supported by the British...
Turning up the heat on technology claims
• Testing is vital as new tech comes to market • New field trial on electric storage heaters is complete • Free webinar offers insight into future heating Verifying the performance of new technologies is essential. Where energy is concerned, it perhaps becomes even more vital, with people’s comfort...
Five green innovations that caught our eye
From time to time, we like to take a look at some of the green technological breakthroughs being touted for possible roles in our sustainable future. Here are five of our recent favourites. The road to faster EV charging? Image: Rice University The ability to charge electric vehicles (EVs) with...
Fleet Heroes step up to the transport challenge
• Fleet Hero Awards 2017 shortlist announced • Diverse fleets in running for recognition • New venue with a new award up for grabs Companies and organisations have been making significant strides forward in improving their transport sustainability credentials for well over a decade – so it stands...
EPCs: Getting energy information off the page and into your home
• Certificates are needed – but not always understood • We explain the key points page by page • Thousands of pounds of savings possible by taking action Whether it’s to buy or rent, if a home is on the market it needs an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). For homeowners, getting one is also a...
Navigating a low-carbon shift in home heating
• Heating needs change to hit carbon reduction targets • New report looks at challenges of low-carbon heating transition • 'No regrets' options such as energy efficiency should be tackled now With 85 per cent of UK homes currently on the gas network, decarbonising heating will be one of the key...
Is renewable heat right for your home?
• Low-carbon heating could be option for many • Understanding different technologies is key • Insulation and current heating affect possible savings Solar electricity taking off in the UK in recent years has highlighted an appetite for generating energy at home. With warm, comfortable homes and...
Energy forecast can help take advantage of a greener grid
• WWF green energy forecast launches • Concept could lead to more renewable electricity being used • Tech and tariffs offer chance to save cash and carbon Weather forecasts are forever useful; whether it’s helping you decide whether to take an umbrella with you when you leave the house, or giving...
The Renewable Heat Incentive is changing
On Wednesday 20 September 2017, there were some important changes to the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The domestic RHI is the government scheme to get more people installing green heating technologies in their homes. For those considering installing a ground-source heat pump (GSHP), air...