WWF

By modelling typical Scottish homes, research commissioned by WWF and conducted by Cambridge Architectural Research found that air source heat pumps (ASHP) would be the “lowest cost and most versatile electric solution” for homes that currently use gas and oil boilers, reducing emissions by up to 90% annually.

​Smart charging of electric vehicles could cut the cost of integration into the UK power system by £1.6 billion compared to standard charging, according to a new report that also found running an EV could be ten times cheaper than a conventional car.