Christmas renewable share shows 'green energy' potential
After the all-round shock to the system that was last year, we're all in need of some positive news to start 2017 – and it comes in the form of some belated good cheer from Christmas. Analysis by Drax shows that 40 per cent of electricity on Christmas Day came from renewable sources. A shining...
Shivering in winter: 7 top tips to make your home warmer
• Four out of ten of us are avoiding switching on the heating during colder spells due to fears about energy bills • A third are reporting they can't make their home as warm as they'd like • Winter woollies are filling the comfort gaps where heating systems aren't delivering the goods Warming...
Community energy success in South Wales
• Swansea solar scheme attracts local investors • Lasting benefits for deprived areas • Community energy's future under the microscope Good news from Swansea, where Swansea Community Energy and Enterprise , or SCEES for short, is enjoying a very successful community share offer for a new solar PV...
Five green inventions that could make a breakthrough
The international green economy is growing, throwing up plenty of new innovations that offer much promise for increasing energy efficiency, saving water and reducing fuel consumption. Here are five we've spotted recently. Double-efficiency solar panel Swiss experts have come up with the idea of...
Lights, camera, carbon reduction: a focus on UK television production
Sustainability and the business of making television and film don't, at first glance, appear like natural companions – but there's plenty going on to try and make more climate-conscious production a reality. The UK television industry has its own carbon calculator named albert , which was developed...
Cutting out draughts in older homes is not as tricky as it sounds
• Older properties ripe for comfort improvements • Unique character can be preserved with mindful draught-proofing • Ventilation a key consideration Draught-proofing is a cheap and effective way to save money and make your home more comfortable. But those living in older or period properties can be...
#FleetHeroes - Meet our 2016 award winners
• Green transport champions announced • Transport Minister Andrew Jones MP crowns 10 winners • Innovation and employee engagement highlighted What do a police force, a farmer's market and a renowned car brand have in common? They were all crowned winners at the 11th Fleet Hero Awards last night...
Save money, save energy: Getting more from Black Friday
• Save more with energy efficiency this Black Friday • Topten UK identifies products with long-term savings • Ecodesign is pushing market forward People fighting in stores over massive TVs tend to grab the headlines on Black Friday – but this time around, you might want to think longer term as you...
Televisions remain the electricity glutton of the home
• Electricity use of TVs represents half of all electronics • Get efficient models - don't compromise on features • Heating remains by far the biggest home energy use Our thirst for tablets, laptops and other games consoles seems unquenchable – but you may be surprised to learn that TVs, including...
5 lesser-known cities taking sustainability seriously
Zurich has just been announced as the world's most sustainable city based on a number of environmental, social and financial considerations, while Ljubljana, with its impressive public transport infrastructure and noble waste objectives, is the current European Green Capital . But which are the...