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Energy efficiency will be a top priority in the UK Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and support clean growth, a news source has revealed. As many as 50 measures are expected to be included in the blueprint for how the UK can meet legally-binding targets to reduce carbon emissions by 57 per cent from […]

The lack of energy efficiency in various rental properties across the UK is leading to tenants having to overspend on energy by around £13 million every month, a recent study by insurance firm AXA has been able to suggest. The reports reveals that, despite the significant energy efficiency improvements implemented by landlords over the past […]

One of the UK’s “big six” energy suppliers has stirred up controversy by planning to offer “incentives” in the form of cheaper deals for customers who decide to have a smart meter installed, an investigation has revealed. The move by E.ON, which has nearly 5 million customers, the vast majority of which do not yet […]

Many pieces of plant and equipment have motors and other electromechanical devices. These devices are found in refrigerators, freezers, compressors, heat pumps (both ASHP and GSHP systems) and numerous other products, which, unfortunately, can starts to fail. This causes the equipment to draw more current leading to overheating or even fire. Fire risks posed by […]

A local authority has revealed plans to launch a series of energy-saving initiatives to help residents combat the rising cost of energy bills, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to suggest. Southend Council will roll out a series of measures, such as setting up energy generation and storage devices […]

Authorities in one of the world’s fastest growing cities will start monitoring energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as part of an ambitious scheme to reduce electricity and water usage and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30 percent by 2030, a recent news report in the local media has revealed. A monitoring trial […]

Two leading organizations are urging British businesses to engage more with their employees and raise awareness on the topic of energy efficiency, which is something everyone should pursue both at home and in the office. The Carbon Trust and Smart Energy GB have teamed up to publish a new guide for businesses that offers support […]

Local councils in Scotland will be able to access a £4.4 million funding pot to improve energy efficiency in homes, businesses, communities and public buildings, a recent news report has been able to suggest. A total of 15 local authorities will use the funding for energy saving measures to reduce emissions and tackle fuel poverty. […]

The UK government has decided to launch an independent review, led by one of Britain’s leading energy experts, Professor Dieter Helm, to look at ways of reducing electricity costs and achieve energy savings. Announced just a few days after the UK’s largest energy supplier, British Gas, revealed plans to hike electricity prices by 12.5%, the […]

Making the principle of sustainability a key component of the acquisition process could help commercial property owners achieve significant savings, experts believe. For this reason, a group of property companies and industry experts have joined forced to develop the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) Acquisitions Sustainability Toolkit, which aims to provide a common approach for the […]

Deploying building energy monitoring and management systems within new-build dwellings can help developers create sustainable, efficient homes at a lower overall cost. A recent example of such an initiative comes South Yorkshire, where developers Avant Homes are set to build 62 sustainable and energy-efficient new properties on a 12.2-acre development, with the first homes expected […]

Four projects aimed at demonstrating that smart energy systems represent a viable option that can be successfully launched across the UK have officially announced by Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry, a recent news report has been able to suggest. The £102.5 million Prospering from the Energy Revolution Challenge aims to provide cleaner, cheaper […]