Energy efficiency
UK could unlock £70bn a year in renewable energy, report claims
Plausible for UK to become global clean energy superpower if investment is ramped up
Jillian Ambrose
15, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
The climate cost of insulating our homes | Letter
Letter: Paul Brannen makes the case for using natural materials for home insulation
17, Apr, 2023 @4:41 PM
Fast-build modular homes – an answer to the UK housing crisis?
Industry in UK is still largely loss-making but there are hopes it might soon deliver significant proportion of new homes
Julia Kollewe and Kalyeena Makortoff
14, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM
UK insulation scheme would take 300 years to meet government targets, say critics
Exclusive: National Energy Action says progress on energy efficiency in the UK is too slow and not well targeted at fuel-poor households
Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
09, Apr, 2023 @1:34 PM
Solar is now viable even in rainy climes – so why aren’t we making hay?
Government’s reluctance to require panels to be fitted on new homes in England from 2025 remains a puzzle
Paul Brown
31, Mar, 2023 @5:00 AM
Net zero strategy shows UK will miss 2030 emissions cuts target
Government admits its policies will achieve only 92% of cuts and experts think that is a ‘generous reading’
Fiona Harvey and Jillian Ambrose
30, Mar, 2023 @4:55 PM
Delays to landlord energy efficiency standards will cost England’s renters £1bn
Delays mean private tenants in the 2.4m homes with an EPC rating below C will face years of high bills
Mark Sweney
27, Mar, 2023 @11:01 PM
Little progress made on energy efficiency in UK homes, report finds
National Infrastructure Commission accuses ministers of ‘prevarication’ over installation of heat pumps
Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
26, Mar, 2023 @11:01 PM
Budget does little to meet UK’s net zero carbon goals, say campaigners
Chancellor silent on home insulation, oil and gas windfall tax, and onshore windfarms – but freezes fuel duty
Fiona Harvey Environment editor
15, Mar, 2023 @6:11 PM
Innovative heat tech could save England’s swimming pools from closure
Twenty pools may be upgraded this year after startup uses energy from small data centre to heat water
Sandra Laville Environment correspondent
14, Mar, 2023 @10:25 AM
The heat pump revolution is here. This is what you need to know
Heat pumps have become the tech of choice to keep homes warm – but what are they and how do they work?
Brian Kahn
11, Mar, 2023 @11:00 AM
Hunt urged to commit extra £6bn a year to making UK homes energy efficient
Exclusive: Groups say Jeremy Hunt needs to kickstart renewed drive to help cut bills and reduce emissions
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
09, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
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