energy bills

September 2, 2014

DECC EPC ruling means a third of commercial buildings may not be let after 2018

DECC has advised that commercial building operators must achieve an EPC rating of 'E' or higher by 2018 if they want to continue to lease their properties.

September 1, 2014

‘Green agenda’ should be proritised in UK 2015 election

A consortium of UK environmental groups and the Liberal Democrats have both announced the environment should be a top priority of the 2015 election.

August 29, 2014

Fuel cells could take 21% off UK energy bills by 2030: report

The installation of more than five million fuel cells in the UK by 2030 could knock 21% off energy bills, according to a new report.

August 21, 2014

RAF Museum Cosford lands energy savings of £25,000 per year

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shropshire has dramatically cut the cost of heating its hangers, thanks to work carried out by energy efficiency business Vickers Energy.

August 20, 2014

UK energy bills are rising faster than anywhere else in the world

The UK is suffering from the fastest rising energy bills out of anywhere in the world, according to figures published by the House of Commons Library.

August 20, 2014

Leaving appliances on standby costs UK households £227 million a year

UK households waste around £227 million a year by leaving household appliances on standby, according to research published by uSwitch.com.

August 12, 2014

More than three quarters of UK adults support renewables; less than a quarter support fracking

Renewables continue to enjoy widespread support amongst Brits, according to the latest results of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s public opinion tracker.