The UK Government has taken a step towards achieving its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 by confirming the allocation of almost £2bn of funding to improve the energy efficiency of over 115,000 homes and public sector buildings such as schools and

More than one million homes and businesses have tested a new scheme enabling them to be paid for avoiding energy use at peak times, collectively saving some £2.8m. The ESO first launched the Demand Flexibility Service on a trial basis earlier this year, in

Almost half of UK councils feel they’ll be unable to pay for rising energy bills unless they’re able to invest to retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient, with 15% warning that some public buildings may become unusable. The survey found that

A new survey of public attitudes towards renewables and climate change has revealed that 88% of people support the use of renewable energy – a new record high – and only 2% oppose it. The percentage of people concerned about climate change remained high,

Deal reached that paves way for communities in England to authorise projects without unanimous turbines could be installed if gaining support from local communities. Launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) last month,

The Government’s ECO+ scheme is predicted to help households save £310 on energy bills every year by improving their home’s energy efficiency. Launched by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) last month, the ECO+

Last month, the National Grid electricity system operator said in a highly “unlikely” scenario, households and businesses might face planned three-hour outages to ensure that the UK’s grid can cope with the demand. “Although a majority of Britons

In a new paper published in the journal Communications Engineering,  researchers from the University of Glasgow outline how their flexible heat pump technology provides an elegant and low-cost solution. The team led by Professor Zhibin Yu, have developed a

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Hundreds of public buildings across England could be eligible for energy efficiency upgrades, as the Government looks to drive down energy usage and help tame spiralling bills. Through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, schools, hospitals, leisure