Tag: energy efficiency

Steven Heath, Technical Director at Knauf Insulation, on why we should transition to a pay-for-performance retrofit model.

New research by YouGov (on behalf of Blenheim Estate Homes and Pye Homes) has revealed that an energy-efficient home is one of the most important factors for UK house hunters. Of those surveyed, 64% said they would want solar panels to be fitted as standard to a new home; 42% said homes with EV charging […]

Nine Midlands-based projects have been awarded funding to provide in-person energy advice through the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator competition. This forms part of a national scheme funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero which is being run by the five Local Net Zero Hubs. Across England, 36 projects will be delivered through […]

Adam Logan, Training Manager at GROHE UK, reflects on the need for sustainable fittings. Kitchen and bathroom products that help consumers save water and energy is now an unquestionable global trend. Many of us take for granted that the water we need is there and always will be. Our resources are being stretched by the […]

Pump and water technology specialist Grundfos has launched an ambitious initiative that seeks to inspire new thinking in energy efficiency. The Explore NEXT campaign will look to collaborate with its most innovative and creative customers at all levels in a bid to help ‘reimagine and optimise the design, installation, and operation of HVAC and water […]

A report published by UNISON says that government help to drive energy efficiency is inadequate, putting greener homes beyond the reach of all but the wealthy. Unless substantial progress is made on making sure sustainable homes and vehicles are within reach of those on lower and middle incomes, the UK won’t meet its 2050 net-zero target, the […]

Nationwide Building Society has launched its Home Energy Efficiency Tool. It will provide homeowners with information about the current energy use in their home, offer suggestions on how they could reduce their usage and save money on their energy bills and provide recommendations on energy-efficiency measures for their property. The new tool, built with support […]

A new AI-based home energy programme could save consumers over £1,000 on their energy bills, according to its developer Powerverse. The company says the potential cost saving and associated 850 kg cut in CO2 emissions are based on five years of real-world and in-lab testing with partners including Barratt Developments, UK Power Networks and hundreds […]

Sports clubs in Wales can apply for funding to help them become more energy efficient. The Energy Saving Grant from Sport Wales – of up to £25,000– can be used towards the cost of measures such as the installation of solar panels or better insulation. Brian Davies, CEO of Sport Wales, said: We want to […]

Handley Park in Sixpenny Handley, near Salisbury, has the lowest energy efficiency of any street in England and Wales, according to analysis of 23 million EPC certificates by Uswitch.com. The cul-de-sac of 32 park homes has a median energy efficiency of just five – compared to a nationwide average of 67 – due in part […]

Vodafone UK is using big data analytics, AI, machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to optimise the energy efficiency of its network, which accounts for around 95% of the company’s total energy consumption. It has also installed solar panels at a mobile telephone exchange (MTX) network site in Gloucester. The site, which houses […]

A campaign aimed at increasing the energy efficiency in businesses, charities and public sector bodies has been launched by the government. The campaign is targeted at small and medium sized businesses and will offer guidance on how they can make energy savings with measures such as light and heating timers, turning down boiler flow temperature […]