Energy Efficiency

Investment

Could green mortgages help deliver the energy efficiency revolution Europe needs?

European Energy Efficiency Mortgage initiative plans to offer better borrowing rates for those buying the greenest homes

clock 20 September 2016 • 5 min read

Efficiency

Dalmia Cement, Hongbo and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts join EP100 energy productivity campaign

EP100 members plan to double their energy productivity by 2030

clock 20 September 2016 • 2 min read

Carbon Accounting

Productivity v efficiency: Can EP100 finally get execs excited about energy saving?

As Climate Week continues in New York, the EP100 campaign announces new cohort of members - But can it get companies to finally start taking energy use seriously?

clock 20 September 2016 • 5 min read

Energy

Philips Lighting sets spotlight on new 2020 carbon and energy goals

Lighting giant calls for all new buildings to use LED lighting by 2020

clock 20 September 2016 • 3 min read

Energy

Green initiatives saved NHS England over £5m, report finds

Green vehicles, energy efficiency and smart waste management help health service slash carbon and save cash

clock 16 September 2016 • 1 min read

Policy

Leading economists claim energy efficiency could deliver 'shot in the arm' for Scottish economy

Government investment in domestic energy efficiency could help tackle climate change and create 9,000 new jobs

clock 14 September 2016 • 2 min read

Buildings

Inside the UK's greenest Grade II-listed house

119 Ebury Street in Belgravia is the first Grade II-listed building in the UK to achieve BREEAM 'outstanding' green rating for design

clock 13 September 2016 • 6 min read

Legislation

Reports: EU drafts law to tighten up energy efficiency targets

Draft document seen by Reuters proposes 30 per cent cut to energy use by 2030 compared with business as usual

clock 12 September 2016 • 2 min read

Infrastructure

Too hot to handle? How to decarbonise the way we heat our homes

Policy Exchange's Richard Howard argues it is time to fire up a more cost effective green heat strategy

clock 09 September 2016 • 6 min read

Efficiency

EU hits energy reduction target six years early

Major savings reported across all sectors before 2020 goal but analysts warn UK could reverse gains after Brexit

clock 07 September 2016 • 3 min read