Rising energy bills top concern for UK homeowners

A new survey of 2,000 homeowners indicates that nearly half of Brits consider rising energy bills their primary concern, prompting 39% to prioritise energy improvements to their properties

Newcastle school goes green with £4m upgrade

A school in Walkergate is undergoing eco-upgrades funded by a £4 million grant, including solar panels, heat pumps, LED lighting and insulation to reduce its carbon footprint

Energy industry reacts to NAO’s report on UK’s slow progress

The energy industry has reacted to the National Audit Office’s report on the sluggish advancement in decarbonising home heating

Energy retrofits for West Suffolk’s older homes

Tenants in West Suffolk benefit from decreased energy costs through energy efficiency upgrades in older properties

Exeter’s council homes go green

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

‘Green energy shortfall drives £1,900 increase in UK household bills’

Homes rated with lower energy performance (EPC D) and lacking proper insulation are incurring an extra expense of £320 in energy bills compared to more well-insulated homes (EPC C), according to a report

Two-thirds shun home energy fixes amid rising costs

A recent poll by Energy UK and One Home reveals that despite lower energy prices, more than two-thirds of people didn’t upgrade home energy efficiency in 2023 due to upfront costs

‘We cannot electrify until we reduce heat demand as a nation’

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to Professor David Glew of Leeds Beckett University who told us that living conditions improve significantly for those who insulate their homes

Net Hero Podcast – The science of better heating

I speak to Professor David Glew a sustainability scientist about the challenge of heat and how net zero science is the key to less wasteful homes and businesses

Three in ten Brits unsure about net zero homes

A recent survey highlights that only 30% of Brits are aware of the steps needed to make their homes net zero-ready, with over a quarter admitting they cannot identify necessary green home improvements