How to save on energy and money this winter
Winter is approaching fast, with the night-time temperatures already varying around zero Celsius, which means that heating systems are bound to be switched on – providing a good level of thermal comfort. However, this superior level of comfort also comes at a pretty hefty cost, particularly when tariffs are seemingly constantly on the rise.
British Gas predicts 100 pound drop in gas and electricity bills
The warmer weather experienced across the UK this autumn, coupled with enhanced energy efficiency measures, will help drive down energy bills by up to 100 pounds, British Gas has recently suggested.
Energy efficiency went up by “3,000%”, latest statistics from DECC can reveal
Over 23,000 energy efficiency measures have been installed across rural homes in the UK over the past 6 months, recent statistics released by the DECC were able to reveal.
Small and medium enterprises are strongly advised to shop around for best energy deals
British small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are strongly advised to shop around for the best energy deals, a new market report was able to reveal.
Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme delivers range of benefits for vulnerable consumers
The Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme provides an extensive range of benefits for vulnerable consumers, apart from rebates to eligible customers, recent research from Ofgem was able to reveal.
Council saves hundreds of thousands of pounds after becoming more energy efficient
Energy efficiency is the key to attaining significant savings in terms of energy expenditure, and that was proven quite clearly by the local authorities in Caerphilly, a recent news report in the local media was able to reveal.
UK building refurbishment and fit-out projects to become more effective courtesy of the BRE
Energy management and efficiency, as well as long-term sustainability across UK building refurbishment and fit-out projects are likely to receive a much-needed support from the BRE via it latest assessment tool, the BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014.
North-South divide also visible in terms of heating habits
The heating habits vary largely across the UK, especially on the North-South axis, with southerners more prone to switching on the heating early, a recent news report on the matter was able to reveal.
Energy efficiency scheme could see 100,000 UK homes become more energy efficient with EU funding
Energy efficiency is a major issue nowadays, especially across the UK, where the housing stock is often old and not properly insulated.
Staffordshire council tenants to get lower energy bills
Tenants in council bungalows in the area of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire will enjoy lower energy bills as they're set to get their electricity from new solar panels.