Energy Saving News

Telsa opens London store

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:15:52 GMT

Electric car manufacturer launches new showroom.

London firms loses £6m after rogue trader's oil trades

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:15:46 GMT

A London broker has lost £6 million after an alleged rogue trader made substantial authorised bets on the oil market.

Recession 'boosts green IT take-up'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:15:39 GMT

As the credit crunch continues to claim businesses, there could be an increase in the adoption of green IT initiatives, it has been claimed.

Residents will save money through solar panels

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:15:10 GMT

A group of residents in Leeds are hoping to save money on their energy bills after a number of solar panels were installed on the roof of their homes.

Green prototype properties to go ahead in Derwenthorpe

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:47 GMT

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is to proceed with the development of a pair of eco-friendly prototype properties in Derwenthorpe.

Green cars 'in demand'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:43 GMT

Global survey finds high levels of interest in low carbon vehicles.

Green fleets 'can cut business costs'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:39 GMT

Firms can save money through low carbon vehicles, says Lloyds TSB Autolease.

New British gas staff will advise on how to save energy

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:33 GMT

New staff at British Gas will be able to help consumers understand how to use smart meters and save energy in the home, a comparison website has said.

ExxonMobil to increase polypropylene production

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:28 GMT

ExxonMobil is to increase its polypropylene compounding capacity in Europe to meet growing demand.

Energy firms 'must listen to customers'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:22 GMT

Energy providers need to "up their game" when it comes to relating to customer needs, a price comparison website has said.

Green buses receive cash boost

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:48 GMT

The government allocates £30 million for environmentally friendly buses.

Electric vehicle charging points to be set up in north-east

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:43 GMT

Major private sector firms collaborate to roll out infrastructure.

Met Office raises heatwave warning

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:35 GMT

The Met Office has raised its heatwave warning as parts of Britain continue to enjoy scorching weather.

Energy efficient homes receive £3.5bn boost

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:28 GMT

Households planning to make energy efficient changes around their properties can now do so thanks to a £3.5 billion investment.

Energy efficient homes receive £3.5bn boost

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:28 GMT

Households planning to make energy efficient changes around their properties can now do so thanks to a £3.5 billion investment.

Clean coal bill introduced

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:23 GMT

A new bill that lists proposals for clean coal technologies has been introduced in parliament.

Nuclear energy regulator proposed

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:12 GMT

The government has proposed that a body to regulate the nuclear energy sector in the UK be set up.

Scottish schools trial innovative energy-consumption monitors

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:17:30 GMT

Schools in Perthshire have been chosen to trial a new range of innovative energy consumption monitors.

Small businesses offered green energy finance boost

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:17:11 GMT

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are to be given more assistance in funding energy-saving initiatives after the Carbon Trust announced a major revamp of its £100 million business loan scheme.

Kittiwakes will highlight environmental issues to Dunbar residents

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:17:02 GMT

Residents of the town of Dunbar in Scotland are to be encouraged to take energy-saving steps through the rollout of a new scheme aimed at highlighting the true impact of climate change.