New energy-efficient student hall built at Girton College, University of Cambridge

Improving energy efficiency in the built environment is a key factor in cutting CO2 emissions and boosting energy efficiency. This exact concept was recently demonstrated by Balfour Beatty, who have created one of the UK’s most energy-efficient student halls at Girton College, University of Cambridge. The state of the art building gets half of its […]

Most construction companies fail to implement proper energy monitoring solutions

The majority of firms in the construction segment have no policy to record their energy and emissions use, a recent survey of 300 major building and manufacturing firms across the globe has been able to reveal. The survey conducted in the UK, Nordics, USA, Canada, Brazil and Spain found that, although 68% said they would […]

Close to 60% of companies affected by ESOS are not prepared for it, survey reveals

Close to 60% of the companies who will be liable to take part in the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) have not started work on the required assessment, data from the third annual Energy Management report drawn up by edie.net has been able to reveal. The ESOS scheme is providing a significant opportunity for UK […]

Big Six will earn £118 before tax from each household over the next year.

The UK’s Big Six energy suppliers will earn £118 before tax from each household over the next year, an increase of £5 compared to last month’s estimate, figures published in OFGEM’s Supply Market Indicator have been able to reveal. The SMI is a 12-month forward look at cost trends in the domestic energy market. The […]

City of Edinburgh Council to spend £3.3 million on energy efficiency measures for local residents

Residents of Dumbiedykes, Moredun, West Mains, South Queensferry and Niddrie Mill in Edinburgh will benefit from a £3.3 million investment into making their homes warmer, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to heat, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal. The The investment is being delivered through Home Energy Efficiency […]

Simpler energy prices could help home owners save on heating bills, research finds

A set of simpler, clearer energy tariffs would help consumers save on heating bills by choosing the pricing plans that best suits their needs, recent research by consumer group Which?, together with EDF Energy, has been able to reveal. The survey found 91% of people spotted the cheapest deal when shown simple prices compared to […]

Building energy management systems can help slash overall energy consumption

Buildings (and especially older, poorly insulated ones) account for around 40 percent of energy consumption around any home, and fitting them with efficient energy management systems could lead to significant lower consumption levels and savings in terms of both energy and money, a recent whitepaper by ABB has recently been able to reveal. Building energy […]

E.ON slapped with £7.75 million fine over customer overcharging

Energy supplier E.ON has received a massive £7.75m fine from Ofgem after incorrectly charging exit fees and/or overcharging customers following price rises, the energy market watchdog has been able to reveal recently. The fine comes as an extra to the approximately £400,000 E.ON has already paid back to potentially affected customers. Under Ofgem rules, suppliers […]

Energy efficient heating controls should also be installed when replacing a boiler, MPs believe

The majority of MPs believe that energy efficient heating controls should also be installed when boilers are replaced, figures from a recent survey by the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) have been able to reveal. The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has been campaigning for heating controls to be recognised as an important factor in […]