energy efficiency

Oxford researchers want to cut businesses’ energy use
August 19, 2014

Oxford researchers want to cut businesses’ energy use

Oxford University’s new WICKED project aims to help UK companies cut energy usage and lower utility bills
Smoking can be good for the environment - a new use for used cigarette butts
August 15, 2014

Smoking can be good for the environment – a new use for used cigarette butts

South Korean scientists have found a new use for used cigarette filters as good material for energy storage in supercapacitors
Green Investment Bank invested £668 million in 18 green energy projects in 2013/14
August 12, 2014

More than three quarters of UK adults support renewables; less than a quarter support fracking

Renewables continue to enjoy widespread support amongst Brits, according to the latest results of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s public opinion tracker.
London to benefit from £50 million energy efficiency push
August 11, 2014

London to benefit from £50 million energy efficiency push

Over 175,000 homes in the capital could be inline for energy efficiency improvements under a new warm home push from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
LENDERS mortgage initiative to promote household efficiency agenda
August 5, 2014

Report: Rising energy prices are homeowners’ number one fear

Escalating energy bills have become European homeowners’ main concern, according to research carried out by home improvement retailer, Kingfisher.
Sudden Green Deal Home Investment Fund closure a ‘setback for the industry’
August 4, 2014

Sudden Green Deal Home Investment Fund closure a ‘setback for the industry’

The shock closure of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) has damaged the sector, according to the director of an installer support company.
DECC closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund with immediate effect
July 25, 2014

DECC closes Green Deal Home Improvement Fund with immediate effect

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has closed applications for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund due to “overwhelming public demand”.
European Commission announces “business-as-usual” 30% energy efficiency target
July 24, 2014

European Commission announces 'business – as – usual' 30% energy efficiency target

The European Commission announced today its decision of an EU 30% energy efficiency target for 2030.
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund issues over £40 million in first six weeks
July 23, 2014

Green Deal Home Improvement Fund issues over £40 million in first six weeks

The government has revealed that £43 million has been issued under the new Green Deal Home Improvement Fund in the scheme’s first six weeks.
Government plans to lift all fuel poor homes to EPC Band C by 2030
July 22, 2014

Government plans to lift all fuel poor homes to EPC Band C by 2030

The government has revealed proposals to lift fuel poor homes to a Band C energy efficiency rating by 2030.

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