Energy Efficiency

New research from UNESCO and UCL claims relatively minor changes to how Large Language Models are built and used could cut energy use by up to 90 per cent

Since the Zero Carbon Homes Standard was ditched in 2015, more than a million UK homes have been built with fossil gas heating and insufficient insulation levels, ECIU claims

Flurry of reports released at Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, highlighting how efficiency gains can enhance economic and corporate competitiveness

Reports suggest Spending Review could confirm manifesto pledge to double energy efficiency funding, but concerns remain over several key green programmes

Poll claims failure to deliver on manifesto pledge to double energy efficiency funding would further erode support for Labour government

Campaigners warn any move to cut back energy efficiency plans would undermine any gains made by reversing Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Low carbon stone wool insulation factory in Melton Mowbray slated to begin production in 2027

Government welcomes plans from Knauf Insulation for factory capable of producing more than 100,000 tonnes of rock mineral wool insulation each year

Better building design based on retrofit and fabric first approaches and better operational flexibility can help cut the NHS's environmental footprint, argues James Scott Vandeventer from Manchester Metropolitan University

Senior leaders from Hastings Commons explain how their 'lean, green' community organisation is working to address the housing and climate crises at a hyper-local level