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Customers who band together and ask for the best possible tariff could be more than £260 better off compared to those who choose to stick to their existing supplier, one of the UK’s energy suppliers believes. First Utility revealed that its most recent tariff stands at £892 per year for an average dual fuel household, […]

Energy efficiency and energy saving options are high on the agenda for British retailers, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has recently launched a new initiative to enable UK retailers to improve their energy efficiency. With energy costs expected to increase significantly over the next five years, greater energy efficiency is vital for the long-term […]

A range of public organizations such as the NHS, local authorities and educational institutions in Scotland could be required to report on climate change under new plans set out by the Scottish Government, a recent news report into this matter has been able to reveal. The Government’s consultation is seeking views on introducing a standard […]

Buy-to-let landlords who decide to improve their properties’ energy efficiency levels can easily claim back tax after carrying out the works, but the deadline for the scheme is approaching fast, with little over a month to go. The tax relief amounts to £1,500 per property, while landlords can also access a further £5,600 of Green […]

Facilities managers and building operators searching for best-in-class solutions designed to bridge the energy performance gap in their building portfolio will receive a helping hand from the BRE Trust and the Energy Services and Technology Association in the form of a set of guidelines published in their latest report – “Bridging the performance gap – understanding […]

Almost half (47%) of all UK businesses have never changed energy suppliers while an astounding 20% are not even aware that they can do so, which means that it’s harder for them to cut energy usage, a recent market survey has been able to reveal. The survey of more than 2,000 small business owners and […]

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced the launch of a new national quality mark for new housing that will give home buyers and renters a clear indication of the quality and performance of a new home. Using a simple 5-star rating, the Home Quality Mark will illustrate the home’s overall running costs at a […]

Close to 150 homes across Devon are set to receive energy efficiency improvements worth a total estimate of £725k thanks to a joint project by the Energy Saving Trust (EST), though its “Ready for Retrofit” programme and housing provider DCH. DCH (formerly Devon & Cornwall Housing) is the largest provider of affordable homes working in […]

A hospital in York is on its course to achieve energy savings worth £12.7 million as well as cut carbon emissions by an impressive 45,000 tonnes over the next 15 years, a recent news report in the local media has been able to reveal. In order to do so, the York Teaching Hospital had a […]

Nine local authorities across Yorkshire have joined forces to launch the £20 million Better Homes Yorkshire programme, which aims to drive down fuel poverty while also tackling carbon emissions, a recent news report has been able to reveal. The scheme is the biggest deal of its kind to be struck across Yorkshire, will run for […]

Companies in the hospitality industry could save up to £38m a year by implementing energy efficiency systems, a recent research report has been able to reveal. Saving money on their energy costs is a huge concern for small business owners throughout the country. Estimates suggest that energy costs for small businesses rose by a whopping […]

DECC’s ‘Power to Switch’ campaign has managed to help over 130,000 households save up to £38 million in just one month by simply switching suppliers, the Government has recently revealed in a statement. The ‘Power to Switch’ campaign launched on Monday 16 February 2015 and advertising went live on Thursday 19 February. The campaign has […]