North East council launch new initiative to help businesses save money on energy

Local councils in Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland have joined forces to launch a new initiative aimed at helping small and medium businesses save money on energy, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The Business Energy Saving Team (BEST) is a new fully-funded energy efficiency service […]

Millions of smart meters might have to be ripped as they don’t support supplier switching

Close to four million smart meters already deployed in customers’ homes may need to be ripped out and replaced as they won’t support a supplier switch, a recent media investigation has been able to reveal. The Government has promised to launch a new system to fix the problem so that all customers can switch provider […]

Save money with the perfect temperature control system

The respected money advice website MoneySavingExpert has produced a useful guide to exactly how you can reduce your energy spending … and which methods are in fact, myths. Their tips include: Keeping the heating on all day, rather than only when you need it, is not going to produce savings in the long run, due […]

Building management systems to become increasingly popular as global firms bolster their energy efficiency spending

Large companies are set to bolster their energy efficiency spending, with building management systems (BMS) being among the most popular improvement measures, a recent survey of nearly 2,000 facility and energy management executives from across 20 countries has been able to suggest. The poll found that 57% of organisations in the US and 59% of […]

Interest-free loans of up to £38,500 available for energy efficiency improvements across Scotland

Scottish home owners who are interested in improving their homes’ energy efficiency without having to pay anything upfront for the works can now access an interest-free loan of up to £38,500 funded by the Scottish Government and available via Home Energy Scotland. Under the scheme, which is conducted by the Energy Saving Trust, funding is […]

How to implement energy saving measures in village halls and community buildings

Village halls and other community buildings are more often than not the focal points of a community, the go-to places for organizing various local events, running classes, etc. However, due to their specific nature, these building also face unique barriers to energy efficiency. Hence, of these venues are multi-purpose buildings, needing to provide for very […]

Price cap on energy tariffs to come into force on January 1

The price cap on default gas and electricity tariffs will come into force on January 1 — saving 11million households up to £120 each, according to data released by Ofgem. The measure will limit the amount providers can charge for poor-value standard variable tariffs, but it is likely to be increased in April due to […]

Landlords forced to install energy efficiency measures before renting out homes

As of 2019, properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G – the lowest two energy efficiency ratings – must be made warmer by landlords before they can be put on the rental market for new tenants, the amended Government regulations released by Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry stipulate. […]

Implementing energy efficiency measures can help in the fight against climate change

Reducing the levels of energy consumption within one’s home or business can have a positive effect not only by reducing their bills, but also by helping in the fight against climate change, experts believe. Speaking for Yale Climate Connections, a multimedia service providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on […]