Energy Efficiency
AI doesn't have to be a power hog
The climate impact of artificial intelligence - both in terms of power consumption and all the electronic waste that gadgets create - is a growing concern
Could the UK run a net-negative emission power grid by 2033?
National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios analysis paints a compelling picture of the potential for an energy system replete with hydrogen, CCS and millions of EVs
How to not be churlish about (fairly) good news
The Chancellor's green home upgrade scheme risks repeating the mistakes of past retrofitting programmes, writes Alan Whitehead MP, Labour's Shadow Minister for Energy and Clean Growth
The Green Homes Grant: a golden opportunity for energy efficiency
The Chancellor's £3bn green homes investment is a chance to prove the market for energy efficiency, argues James Griffiths from the Association for Decentralised Energy
Only sweeping UK reform holds the key to net zero buildings
Buildings must become far more energy efficient to deliver the UK's net zero target, but progress remains frustratingly slow, argues Rob Martin of LGIM Real Assets
Knauf Insulation promises to refine EPC measurement with new machine-learning tool
EXCLUSIVE: System that uses machine learning to measure the 'actual' fabric thermal performance of a home within three months could provide evidence base for national retrofit programme
'From zero carbon heat laggard to leader': Green groups urge government to back heat pumps in recovery plans
Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, CPRE and Possible propose 'cash for clunkers' scheme, and urge government to prioritise heat pumps over hydrogen in its green heating plans
As unemployment mounts, research points to 1.6 million green jobs opportunity
Prioritising green homes, tree planting, and charge points could help tackle mounting job losses, according to new reports from IPPR and REA
Government unveils £80m energy efficiency innovation push, as fears grow over promised building upgrade plan
Government announces £80m boost to cut CO2 from homes and industry alongside £200m of funding for cutting edge R&D efforts, but fresh reports fuel fears 'boring' multi-billion pound efficiency upgrade programme could be sidelined
'Go for it': Climate advisors urge government to deliver green recovery blitz
Covid-19 stimulus plan must prioritise green building upgrades, tree planting, fossil fuel taxes, and skills training, advises Committee on Climate Change
Home energy efficiency must be front and centre of the Covid recovery package
Investing in an ambitious home energy efficiency drive could generate a £120bn economic boost by 2030, argues Mike Thornton of the Energy Saving Trust
Net zero: Almost 100 firms, cities, and states have now pledged to decarbonise their buildings by 2030
World Green Building Council drive to decarbonise company buildings across the globe gathers pace
ECIU: Leaky homes and extended lockdown could exacerbate households' Covid-19 financial struggles
A new analysis by the ECIU notes that extended lockdown into the winter months could exacerbate fuel poverty in the UK and calls on the government to implement vast energy efficiency programmes for homes that will lower heating bills while reducing carbon,...
Net zero: Manufacturers call for energy efficiency focus in UK recovery plans
Industry reaping huge rewards from investing in energy saving measures but more government support needed, Make UK warns
Making the net zero home a reality: Schneider Electric and Sustainable Ventures launch clean tech competition
Competition will give startups and SMEs a chance to develop their solution in partnership with Schneider Electric.
Energy efficiency should be at forefront of a green and resilient recovery
The government should heed the advice of the National Infrastructure Commission on energy efficiency and flexibility, argues Andrew Warren
Barclays snaps up stake in energy efficiency platform SaveMoneyCutCarbon
It marks the first move under the bank's £175m sustainable investment drive announced last month as part of its net zero strategy
Is home working really the greener option?
The coronavirus lockdown may have led to a fall in emissions, but assumptions that home-working automatically cuts carbon could prove to be wide of the mark
Study: Empty commercial buildings wasting energy and money during Covid-19 lockdown
Offices, shops, and hotels are still using roughly 84 per cent of their typical energy demand during lockdown, according to findings from energy performance consultants Carbon Intelligence
Google debuts Carbon-Intelligent Computing Platform
Tech giant announces new project is successfully shifting energy intensive computing processes to occur when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing
Coronavirus Response: 2020 has become a watershed year in more ways than one
If we had to have a worldwide closedown, at least it occurred during the tipping point year of 2020, argues Andrew Warren
Sainsbury's keeps it cool with 400,000 energy-saving 'Formula One' fridges
Supermarket claims Aerofoil fridges have cut energy use from refrigeration across its UK stores by 15 per cent
The government must deliver clear sighted energy efficiency policy - nothing else will do
The government must deliver on its promises to tackle the UK's woefully inefficient housing stock, argues Andrew Warren
City mayors and council leaders demand 'freedom' to deliver zero carbon homes
Mayors of London, Greater Manchester and West Midlands among leaders urging government to scrap proposals to restrict local planners to national energy efficiency standards
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