Energy Efficiency

Uni pledges to hit energy targets with biomass

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:36 GMT

A university will use biomass energy to heat water used within its new campus.

New build homes cut bills "massively"

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:24 GMT

New build homes can cut energy bills in half because they are more energy efficient than existing buildings, according to new research.

E.ON Ruhrgas to cut retail prices in January

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:15:42 GMT

E.ON Ruhrgas has reduced the cost of its wholesale gas prices which could eventually benefit consumers.

Scottish Power plans to develop gas storage facility

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:15:39 GMT

Plans have been announced by energy firm Scottish Power to develop a gas storage facility on an existing site.

Existing housing stock 'energy efficiency priority'

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:15:09 GMT

Making existing housing stock more energy efficient should be a priority as the country strives to meet carbon emissions reduction targets, according to a new report.

Changes in solar thermal market trends

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:16:14 GMT

Figures have shown that the Solar Thermal Systems (STS) market for hot water and heating is changing.

Energy prices 'should drop in 2009'

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:15:48 GMT

Energy prices should start to drop early next year, according to regulator Ofgem.

Charity welcomes insulation investment

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:15:39 GMT

A housing charity has welcomed a pledge from Chancellor Alistair Darling to help households become more energy efficient.

Underground home cuts bills

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:15:30 GMT

An underground carbon neutral home has received various offers after the family living in it decided to move out.

New development gives residents electricity

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:16:28 GMT

Residents of a new development will benefit from free electricity generated from the river that runs alongside their buildings.

Housing scheme has level 5 sustainability

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:16:25 GMT

A two-flat housing scheme in Surrey has been awarded a level five certification under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

New Notts home insulation scheme unveiled

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:15:09 GMT

Residents living in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, are trialling a new scheme where they will be able to learn how much heat they are emitting from their homes.

Miliband in talks with energy giants

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:15:34 GMT

British Gas, E.On, EDF, Npower, Scottish Power and Scottish and Southern Energy have had a meeting with Ed Miliband over prices.

Miliband meets energy firms

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:15:18 GMT

Energy and climate change minister Ed Miliband spoke to the big six energy companies about making their tariff fairer yesterday.

Housing association launches sustainable homes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:15:00 GMT

A housing association is to launch its first homes that meet level three of the Code for Sustainable Housing.

Timber building gets eco-prize

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:16:11 GMT

A building built with timber and insulated with straw has won a regional sustainability award.

Energy efficient Victorian home wins eco-prize

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:16:05 GMT

A home which features energy efficient measures to help cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 80 per cent has won an environmental award.

400 green homes lined up for Wales

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:15:59 GMT

As many as 400 homes equipped with energy efficiency measures such as insulation could be built in rural and urban areas of Wales.

Profits fall for energy giant

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:15:59 GMT

Energy company E.ON has posted a 93 per cent fall in profits in the third quarter of 2008.

One third of elders to stay in one in this winter

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:16:49 GMT

About 4.5 million older people will live in just one room of their home this winter in order to keep their energy costs down, according to a survey.