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Huhne attacks renewable critics in climate speech

Chris Huhne, secretary of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), attacked the critics of renewables and armchair engineers in a speech last Wednesday. ...

Britain’s lack of awareness limits energy saving potential

A lack of information and education when it comes to energy efficiency is stopping the UK from meeting government targets, according to solar distributor Rexel. ...

Energy Act announced in preparation for Green Deal

The Department of Energy and Climate (DECC) have announced an Energy Act to support energy efficiency in homes in the UK. According to the report ...

Cardiff paying the highest energy bills in the UK

Homeowners in Cardiff are paying the highest energy bills of anywhere in Britain, and the average home is spending £1,108 every year for gas and ...

Energy bills to increase a further £300 by 2020

In the next decade household bills are expected to rise even more, and by 2020 it’s predicted homeowners will be paying £300 more for their ...

Huhne oversees Yorkshire energy efficiency project

A energy efficiency project in Yorkshire to reduce fuel bills and cut carbon emissions has been welcomed by the government as it can be a ...

Energy efficiency funding headed by HSBC and Goldman Sachs

With the government’s Green Deal ready for next year, a consortium has opened a not-for-profit organisation to help homeowners improve their property’s energy efficiency. Included ...

Government’s energy saving targets prevented by gadget love affair

The government could miss out on its energy saving targets because of the rise in the UK’s gadget love affair. Despite more energy efficient measures ...

Britain’s unnecessary worries for energy saving costs

Many Brits are worried that making energy saving home improvements is too expensive and won’t save them money in the long run. While over half ...

Energy saving guides will give installers more knowledge on efficiency

The Energy Saving Trust will help give builders help in offering energy efficient advice with a series of guides. The guides have been produced in ...