Energy Efficiency

Overnight negotiations see 2030 renewable energy target bumped up to 32 per cent, as ban on palm oil use in transport confirmed

BNP Paribas, ING Bank, and Société Générale among the banking giants backing new mortgages offering lower interest rates for most energy efficient homes

New study suggests businesses could cut their energy bills by up to 10 per cent by embracing demand response services

Home improvement giant sets target to ensure half of group sales come from products that help customers improve the sustainability of their home

Electricity consumption doubled in the last six months with the trajectory likely to continue, says PwC economist

Bank kicks off major new programme to provide discounted lending to help businesses invest in green upgrades

Promotional campaign will also help improve energy efficiency at English Heritage sites

Plan to change timeline for energy use reduction puts Paris targets at risk, say MEPS

Help-to-Buy mortgages in Wales will be assessed against property's energy efficiency rating, with buyers of better-insulated homes able to borrow more money

EEF's Brad Deane argues the government should properly streamline energy and carbon reporting requirements and focus on the real barrier to efficiency progress - long payback periods