Energy Usage

August 29, 2014

Hybrid London buses to test wireless electric charging

Transport for London has announced it is to trial wireless charging technology on its hybrid diesel-electric buses.

August 27, 2014

Widespread confusion amongst Brits about energy and climate change

The UK public holds a number of misconceptions about energy and climate change, according to a survey commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).

August 21, 2014

RAF Museum Cosford lands energy savings of £25,000 per year

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shropshire has dramatically cut the cost of heating its hangers, thanks to work carried out by energy efficiency business Vickers Energy.

August 20, 2014

UK energy bills are rising faster than anywhere else in the world

The UK is suffering from the fastest rising energy bills out of anywhere in the world, according to figures published by the House of Commons Library.

August 20, 2014

Leaving appliances on standby costs UK households £227 million a year

UK households waste around £227 million a year by leaving household appliances on standby, according to research published by uSwitch.com.

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

August 18, 2014

Solarbox wants to turn London’s phone boxes into solar-powered charging points

Two London School of Economics graduates want to turn London’s iconic red telephone boxes into solar-powered public charging points for handheld gadgets.