Exeter’s council homes go green

Nearly 700 council homes in Exeter have been retrofitted to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions

East Devon solar farm given green light

The project near Exeter is predicted to provide energy for up to 18,500 homes

Magic mushrooms for homes? UK researchers tap fungus to slash energy bills

Scientists from multiple universities plan to test bio-based materials, including fungal mycelium insulation, to enhance home energy efficiency and reduce bills

Greater Manchester leads UK in heat pump demand

Demand for heat pumps in Greater Manchester has skyrocketed, with enquiries reaching five times the national average, according to a report

Net zero fuels derail UK train services

The implementation of green fuels has reportedly been held responsible for severely reducing rail connections between London and Salisbury, as well as Exeter

New tech to reduce costs of rapid charger installations by £33.3m

Western Power Distribution is investing more than £1m to design, test and trial new technology to deliver the electricity capacity required for rapid EV chargers at service stations

Durham deemed ‘the greenest city in the UK’

The city, which declared a climate emergency in February 2019, has already reduced emissions by 47% between 2009-2019

Exeter households offered free solar upgrades

Exeter City Council and EDF Energy are offering the renewable upgrades to households currently heated by electricity

Water waste rewards scheme makes a splash in Exeter

A new rewards scheme in Exeter aims to help residents save thousands of litres of water a week. Greenredeem’s project will offer incentives such as personal rewards and charitable donations for sustainable water usage. A group of 3,200 South West Water customers in the Stoke Hill area will be invited to join the pilot scheme – […]

First electric bike scheme rides out

UK’s first city-wide electric bike scheme has been launched in Exeter. The Co-bikes are for self-service hire by the public from on-street docking stations. Riders can hire, ride and drop the e-bikes at any of the five sites available across the city. It is expected that by 2017 the scheme will be extended to eight docks. […]