Energy Efficiency

Serous Fraud Office investigating allegations three UK firms were involved in a 'sophisticated conspiracy' to fraudulently claim at least £44m from the government’s ECO4 scheme

Upgraded climate AI tool outperforms general-purpose chatbots on accuracy and energy efficiency, creators claim

Proven low-carbon solutions could slash global energy investment requirements by $15tr through to 2050, while enhancing energy and resource security, new study claims

Strengthened building standards, approval for 'plug-in solar' panels, and new offer of cheaper power on windy days to all feature in package of measures to bolster UK energy security

Government to expand programme that provides hospitality businesses with tailored guidance on how to cut energy bills and carbon emissions

Banking giant commits to training up staff and intermediary mortgage brokers to secure the Certificate in Financing Greener Homes that has been developed by the Green Finance Institute

Slug & Lettuce owner publishes sustainability update revealing 'significant reductions' in waste, water, and energy use

New research from Schneider Electric explores how hospitals can cut energy use, carbon emissions, and costs through digital upgrades

Green home loan scheme secures fresh funding for the coming year, allowing more homes to deploy domestic clean technologies

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme is the cornerstone of its decarbonisation policy, but it is currently under fierce pressure for reform from industry groups and some member countries, writes Andrew Warren