Energy Efficiency

A step-change in our approach to energy efficiency in the built environment is urgently needed if efficiency and climate goals are to be met, writes Sam Kimmins, director of energy at the Climate Group

Inefficient homes are costing Brits an average of £299 a year in additional energy costs, as majority of households back proposals for mandatory solar panels on new homes

Government announces £30m boost for Boiler Upgrade Scheme, as it confirms plans to tweak heat pump planning rules, update Clean Heat Mechanism, and introduce higher efficiency standards for rented homes

Listings company calls for financial support for landlords to deliver green upgrades to properties, arguing rental market could otherwise contract

Campaigners warn of worsening fuel poverty this winter, as energy prices increase and energy efficiency schemes remain underpowered

Lighting, water, and heating upgrades, including Royal Mail's first gas-free heating system, are set to provide 3,500 tonnes of carbon savings

Company relaunches electric blanket scheme, with an extra 20,000 free blankets on offer this winter

Energy Systems Catapult calls on government to turn tide on excess winter deaths and back a national trial of its warm home prescribing service

Fuel poverty in England has not fallen 'to any meaningful extent' in five years, Committee on Fuel Poverty warns

Consortium aims to decarbonise up to 1,000 social homes managed by Places for People by developing 'blueprint' for green retrofit funding model