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Ofgem launches review into energy sales practices
2010-09-07 01:15:36 from Energy Saving Trust

Businesses can realise 'massive savings' by going green
2010-09-01 01:15:25 from Energy Saving Trust

Could consumers check their energy bill daily in the future?
2010-08-27 01:15:37 from Energy Saving Trust

Biomass boiler helps church to become first zero carbon place of worship
2010-08-27 01:15:34 from Energy Saving Trust

British Gas launches solar panel scheme
2010-08-27 01:15:05 from Energy Saving Trust

'Every house in the country ought to be double glazed', says expert
2010-08-26 01:15:14 from Energy Saving Trust

Do consumers have misconceptions about energy saving?
2010-08-24 01:15:24 from Energy Saving Trust

Consumers have 'quick win' options to improve energy efficiency
2010-08-20 01:15:37 from Energy Saving Trust

Appeal for double glazing at York Crown Court
2010-08-20 01:15:32 from Energy Saving Trust

Public worried about winter energy bills, survey finds
2010-08-19 01:15:52 from Energy Saving Trust

Fuel benefits may be reconsidered for middle classes
2010-08-19 01:15:46 from Energy Saving Trust

Home energy ratings 'a good thing' for buyers
2010-08-18 01:15:41 from Energy Saving Trust

Family makes green improvements though Pay as You Save
2010-08-18 01:15:37 from Energy Saving Trust

Energy efficient homes 'can make it more saleable and warmer'
2010-08-17 01:15:27 from Energy Saving Trust

Could energy bills fall as utilities take up solar power?
2010-08-14 01:15:17 from Energy Saving Trust

Do businesses understand CRC legislation?
2010-08-12 01:15:20 from Energy Saving Trust

Homes to benefit from reverse in energy law
2010-08-11 01:15:13 from Energy Saving Trust

Renovating old homes 'uses third of CO2 as building a new one'
2010-08-10 01:15:26 from Energy Saving Trust

Town halls to become 'green power stations'
2010-08-07 01:16:07 from Energy Saving Trust

Retailers advise government on energy reductions
2010-08-06 01:15:05 from Energy Saving Trust

Government urged to invest in green electricity
2010-08-04 01:15:53 from Energy Saving Trust

Consumers urged to 'fix energy bills now'
2010-07-30 01:15:12 from Energy Saving Trust

UK 'struggling with energy bills'
2010-07-27 01:15:59 from Energy Saving Trust

Scots urged to save water
2010-07-15 01:15:24 from Energy Saving Trust

Queen to make energy efficient home improvements
2010-07-08 01:15:04 from Energy Saving Trust

Integrated community eco-developments more effective, report advises
2010-07-07 12:08:22 from Energy Saving Trust

Blackpool eco-homes fully occupied
2010-07-07 01:15:22 from Energy Saving Trust

Households 'using more energy' on lighting and appliances
2010-07-06 01:15:21 from Energy Saving Trust

Minister 'impressed' by green homes progress
2010-07-06 01:15:09 from Energy Saving Trust

Annual statements 'can help families manage energy costs'
2010-07-03 01:16:07 from Energy Saving Trust

1960s home gets green makeover
2010-07-03 01:15:38 from Energy Saving Trust

Co-op supermarket gets green roof
2010-06-23 01:15:21 from Energy Saving Trust

Brixton regeneration scheme given the go-ahead
2010-06-23 01:15:14 from Energy Saving Trust

Eco house to test environmental technologies
2010-06-22 01:15:08 from Energy Saving Trust

Birmingham citizens encouraged to cut carbon emissions
2010-06-04 01:15:31 from Energy Saving Trust

Citizens in Birmingham are being encouraged to make use of a website to help them cut their carbon dioxide emissions.


Grown Your Own scheme organised for students
2010-06-03 01:16:02 from Energy Saving Trust

Students are taking part in a 'Grow Your Own' scheme.


Eco features at the heart of new homes in Bedfordshire
2010-05-29 01:15:54 from Energy Saving Trust

Green features are being touted as a major selling point for 52 new homes in Bedfordshire.


E.ON offers energy efficiency grant to age charity
2010-05-29 01:15:51 from Energy Saving Trust

Age Concern has received a grant to install energy-efficient products in one of its centres.


Property company scoops three awards for eco-friendly homes
2010-05-28 01:15:28 from Energy Saving Trust

Larkfleet Group is celebrating after winning three awards for its sustainable homes.


UKGBC welcomes government focus on home energy efficiency
2010-05-28 01:15:09 from Energy Saving Trust

The UKGBC has suggested that home energy efficiency will be given greater focus under the new energy bill.


Government promises new energy bill
2010-05-27 01:15:25 from Energy Saving Trust

A new energy bill is to be published in the next parliament, the government has announced.


Green flag for Scottish schools
2010-05-27 01:15:19 from Energy Saving Trust

A number of schools in Scotland have been recognised for their commitment to the environment.


Healthy trading could cut energy bills, website suggests
2010-05-26 01:16:46 from Energy Saving Trust

A leading price comparison site has suggested that energy bills could soon fall as the big suppliers are reporting healthy trading.


Public sector 'cuts energy bills'
2010-05-26 01:16:34 from Energy Saving Trust

The public sector has successfully begun to lower its energy bills, it has been revealed.


Biomass heating awards allocated
2010-05-26 01:16:29 from Energy Saving Trust

Over £1 million has been awarded to Scottish companies to promote the development of biomass heating.


Boiler scrappage scheme launches in Scotland
2010-05-26 01:15:54 from Energy Saving Trust

Scottish homeowners can now receive money off a new boiler through the boiler scrappage scheme.


Fixed-price energy deals 'coming to an end'
2010-05-18 01:15:25 from Energy Saving Trust

Consumers could benefit from looking for the best energy deal before their fixed-price deals come to an end, it has been claimed.


Serco announces office carbon reduction initiative
2010-05-12 01:15:29 from Energy Saving Trust

Multinational firm Serco is to make use of new software to cut the carbon emissions of its worldwide offices.


Cold winter prompts upturn in gas consumption
2010-05-11 01:15:29 from Energy Saving Trust

British Gas has reported an upturn in demand for gas over the cold first quarter of 2010.


Energy bill rises 'more likely from small providers'
2010-05-06 01:15:18 from Energy Saving Trust

Small providers are more likely to need to pass on price increases to consumers as the cost of energy rises.


Cavity wall construction 'helps lower emissions'
2010-05-05 01:15:25 from Energy Saving Trust

A new Passivhaus building has incorporated cavity wall construction techniques to keep down heating costs.


Affordable homes built with energy-saving features
2010-05-01 01:16:08 from Energy Saving Trust

A new development of affordable homes has incorporated some energy-saving features.


Millionaire's eco-home granted planning permission
2010-04-29 01:15:12 from Energy Saving Trust

Grand plans for a new eco-home have been given the go-ahead.


Calls to make energy efficiency more affordable
2010-04-28 01:15:32 from Energy Saving Trust

Customers would implement more energy efficiency methods if technology is made more affordable.


Smart meters will drive down energy bills
2010-04-27 01:15:30 from Energy Saving Trust

Smart meters will save businesses thousands of pounds on their energy bills, it has been stated.


CRC will allow companies to reduce carbon footprint
2010-04-27 01:15:28 from Energy Saving Trust

The CRC regulation will help organisations reduce their carbon footprint.


US urged to increase its emissions reductions efforts
2010-04-23 01:15:38 from Energy Saving Trust

A chasm is emerging in the US between greenhouse gas emissions and reduction targets.


E.ON launches new boiler care service
2010-04-23 01:15:33 from Energy Saving Trust

Motorists wanting to maintain their heating systems can take advantage of a new boiler care service launched by E.ON.


Water industry should focus on improving reliability, Severn Trent says
2010-04-23 01:15:31 from Energy Saving Trust

The UK water industry will focus on improving the reliability of the country's water network.


Homeowners look to improve energy efficiency
2010-04-21 01:15:26 from Energy Saving Trust

A survey has revealed that homeowners are interested in improving the energy efficiency of their properties.


Homeowners encouraged to 'grow their own'
2010-04-20 01:15:46 from Energy Saving Trust

A major housing developer is encouraging people to grow their own vegetables.


Green housing 'considers wider effect of building'
2010-04-15 01:16:16 from Energy Saving Trust

Green homes take into account a balance between style, function and the environment, according to one interior designer.


Care and Repair Leeds to manage npower energy efficiency scheme
2010-04-15 01:15:28 from Energy Saving Trust

npower has announced that it has handed over the management of its Health Through Warmth scheme to Care and Repair Leeds.


Solar panel innovation revealed
2010-04-09 01:15:33 from Energy Saving Trust

An innovative new technique to make plastic conduct electricity could be used to make solar panels.


Green building standards unveiled in Scotland
2010-04-08 01:15:21 from Energy Saving Trust

New sustainability rules for buildings have been unveiled north of the border this week.


Funding allocated for decentralised heating
2010-04-07 01:15:21 from Energy Saving Trust

Decentralised heating schemes have been allocated funding in order to help cut down costs and emissions.


UK 'keen' to take up energy saving schemes, says expert
2010-04-07 01:15:18 from Energy Saving Trust

An expert has suggested that many people in the UK will be keen to take up the government's new energy saving schemes.


New campaign highlights sustainable living
2010-04-02 01:15:51 from Energy Saving Trust

People across Britain are being encouraged to insulate their homes in a new campaign organised by we will if you will.


Government announces low-carbon incentive package for households
2010-04-02 01:15:44 from Energy Saving Trust

The government has launched a new carbon cutting incentive scheme that it hopes will encourage households to support the country's emissions reductions targets.


UK prepares for smart meter roll-out
2010-04-02 01:15:39 from Energy Saving Trust

Millions of smart meters will be installed in homes between now and 2020.


Insulation scheme launched
2010-03-31 01:15:56 from Energy Saving Trust

A new scheme has been launched to encourage more people to insulate their homes.


Boiler scrappage scheme 'has been great success'
2010-03-31 01:15:42 from Energy Saving Trust

The boiler scrappage scheme is no longer accepting new applications, but it has proven to be a great success, according to one minister.


College pledges to build low carbon campus
2010-03-30 01:15:39 from Energy Saving Trust

A Suffolk college is to make use of low carbon building techniques in order to increase the campus's energy efficiency.


Camden announces sustainable housing project
2010-03-27 01:15:32 from Energy Saving Trust

Camden Council is asking architects to compete for the chance to design sustainable housing in the borough.


Housing association to create £100 a year home
2010-03-27 01:15:30 from Energy Saving Trust

A housing association is developing a home in which bills will cost just £100 a year.


Swindon announces low carbon council houses
2010-03-27 01:15:15 from Energy Saving Trust

Low carbon council houses are to be built by Swindon Council.


Earth Hour encourages UK homes to save energy
2010-03-26 01:15:14 from Energy Saving Trust

Homes across the UK are being encouraged to save energy this weekend.


Sustainable homes 'growing in popularity'
2010-03-25 01:15:26 from Energy Saving Trust

A building expert has suggested that sustainable home improvements are becoming more popular.


UK businesses reminded of CRC deadline
2010-03-25 01:15:14 from Energy Saving Trust

UK businesses have been reminded that the government's Carbon Reduction Commitment comes into force next month.


Expert encourages use of solar panels
2010-03-24 01:15:29 from Energy Saving Trust

An expert on energy efficient homes has argued that there are "no good arguments" for not installing solar panels.


Glasgow helps residents become energy efficient
2010-03-23 01:15:30 from Energy Saving Trust

Glasgow City Council has launched a new team of advisors to help fuel poor households.


Brits struggling with energy bills, survey finds
2010-03-23 01:15:27 from Energy Saving Trust

A recent survey has revealed that the majority of Britons are struggling to pay their energy bills.


Work to begin on UK's 'biggest zero carbon social housing project'
2010-03-22 01:15:30 from Energy Saving Trust

Work is due to start in less than two weeks on the biggest zero carbon social housing development in the UK.


Insulation of homes 'encouraged' by expert
2010-03-20 01:15:10 from Energy Saving Trust

An industry expert has urged homeowners to retrofit their houses to improve energy efficiency.


Report reveals 'construction industry to benefit from low carbon transition'
2010-03-19 01:15:27 from Energy Saving Trust

A government body has highlighted the challenges and opportunities involved in making a transition towards a low carbon economy.


Homeowners encouraged to insulate houses
2010-03-18 01:15:34 from Energy Saving Trust

Homeowners in Edinburgh have been encouraged to make use of an insulation scheme in order to lower their fuel bills.


Interior designers promote home insulation
2010-03-17 01:15:21 from Energy Saving Trust

Two Scottish interior designers have joined forces with the Scottish government to promote energy saving home improvements.


Energy savings 'not being passed on to consumers'
2010-03-16 01:17:31 from Energy Saving Trust

The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.


Councils given green housing boost
2010-03-16 01:16:57 from Energy Saving Trust

The housing and planning minister has pledged support for councils who are aiming to build more green homes.


Retrofitting of eco products is a 'good idea'
2010-03-15 01:17:42 from Energy Saving Trust

A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.


Two new eco-town sites proposed
2010-03-12 01:15:24 from Energy Saving Trust

Two new areas have been added to the proposed list of locations for eco-towns.


Homebuyers 'embrace' energy efficiency
2010-03-08 01:16:40 from Energy Saving Trust

Homebuyers have "embraced" energy efficient dwellings, according to research.


Eco-home development completed
2010-03-08 01:16:36 from Energy Saving Trust

An eco-home development, specifically designed for the over 55s, has been built in Derbyshire.


Government unveils 'green loans' home improvement scheme
2010-03-08 01:16:23 from Energy Saving Trust

The government has announced the launch of a new pilot project which will see homeowners in the south of England given access to 'green loans' so as to allow them to boost the energy efficiency of their properties.


UK-GBC heralds 'refurbishment revolution'
2010-03-06 01:15:22 from Energy Saving Trust

The UK Green Building Council has praised the government's Pay As You Save scheme, which it believes will encourage more homeowners to install renewable energy generators.


Consumers offered more options for energy bills
2010-03-05 01:18:25 from Energy Saving Trust

People now have the choice of various different energy tariffs when looking to power their home.


Hydrogen fuelled buildings 'not a long-term answer'
2010-03-05 01:17:42 from Energy Saving Trust

A climate change campaigner has advised against adapting hydrogen as a power source for buildings.


Feed-in tariff benefits substantial, says energy company
2010-03-05 01:15:30 from Energy Saving Trust

npower has suggested that consumers will gain significant financial benefits from renewable energy installation.


Recycled material developed to build new homes
2010-03-04 01:22:39 from Energy Saving Trust

A new recycled material has been developed, turning thousands of tonnes of landfill waste into homes.


Scotland asks for heating cost support
2010-03-04 01:22:14 from Energy Saving Trust

Cold weather payments for vulnerable households in Scotland should be increased by the UK government, the Scottish government has said.


NEA: Overpricing should not lead to fuel poverty
2010-03-03 01:18:22 from Energy Saving Trust

Ofgem has been urged to make sure high energy costs do not lead vulnerable people to fall into fuel poverty.


Energy bill payment 'being avoided'
2010-02-20 01:15:52 from Energy Saving Trust

Almost one million households in the UK are not paying their energy bills, new research has revealed.


Sustainable development training for Welsh teens
2010-02-20 01:15:48 from Energy Saving Trust

Around 200 pupils in Wales were introduced to issues of sustainable development last week.


Boiler scrappage 'successful'
2010-02-19 01:17:58 from Energy Saving Trust

Thousands of boiler scrappage vouchers are still available from the government.


Green home improvements 'likely to rise'
2010-02-19 01:17:21 from Energy Saving Trust

More people are likely to improve the energy efficiency of their homes with the financial incentives becoming available.


Consumers could do more to save energy, says comparison website
2010-02-19 01:16:49 from Energy Saving Trust

A new survey has revealed that consumers are still wasting energy on their central heating.


New boiler scrappage scheme for Wales
2010-02-18 01:16:10 from Energy Saving Trust

A new scheme to help older people make their homes more efficient has been announced in Wales.


Swindon's first green housing estate given the go-ahead
2010-02-17 01:16:30 from Energy Saving Trust

A new eco-friendly and affordable housing estate is to be built in Swindon, the town council has confirmed.


Ofgem launches new green certification scheme
2010-02-16 01:17:46 from Energy Saving Trust

A new certification scheme has been launched to help consumers buy the 'greenest' electricity.


Eco-home funding announced for towns
2010-02-15 01:16:46 from Energy Saving Trust

A fund of £60 million has been announced to provide new eco-homes in locations across the country.


Scotland extends insulation scheme
2010-02-12 01:15:18 from Energy Saving Trust

Householders in Scotland could benefit from the government's new Home Insulation Scheme.


Study launched into proposed eco-village
2010-02-11 01:15:33 from Energy Saving Trust

A major new study will ensure that proposals for an eco-village in the north-east are viable.


Sustainable homes 'to be marketed as mainstream'
2010-02-10 01:15:27 from Energy Saving Trust

A recent report has recommended that more consumers would show interest if sustainable homes were to be marketed as the standard expectation of new houses.


Tower blocks to make way for sustainable housing
2010-02-10 01:15:24 from Energy Saving Trust

Birmingham City Council is to demolish three 'outdated' tower blocks to create space for sustainable housing.


Homes are '40 per cent more efficient'
2010-02-06 01:15:10 from Energy Saving Trust

Homes are '40 per cent more efficient' today than in 2002, according to a government official.


"More education" needed on renewable technology
2010-02-05 01:15:46 from Energy Saving Trust

More education is needed to inform the public of the benefits of renewable technology in the home, according to an industry member.


Communities awarded green grant
2010-02-05 01:15:26 from Energy Saving Trust

Communities across the UK have been awarded prize money to install green technologies.


Energy assistance given to 'record numbers'
2010-02-04 17:30:43 from Energy Saving Trust

A record number of people have been helped by the Scottish Government's Energy Assistance Package.


Councils to support green housing
2010-02-04 17:30:23 from Energy Saving Trust

Nine local authorities across England have teamed up with central government to trial measures to boost energy efficiency in the home.


Green building advice toolkit launched
2010-02-04 17:30:19 from Energy Saving Trust

Companies in London are being offered a new toolkit from the Better Buildings Partnership to make their office sites greener.


Plans for UK's first sustainable suburb proposed
2010-02-04 17:29:20 from Energy Saving Trust

A multi-million pound regeneration project has been proposed for Felnex Industrial Estate in Hackbridge.


Birmingham council to survey home energy efficiency
2010-02-04 17:29:17 from Energy Saving Trust

Birmingham Council is to carry out a survey on private sector homes to judge how energy efficient the properties are.


Sustainable homes code to apply to all dwellings
2010-02-02 01:16:42 from Energy Saving Trust

This spring sees the extension of the sustainable homes code to private homes.


Heating worries eased by Scottish govt
2010-02-01 01:15:28 from Energy Saving Trust

Households in Scotland rang the government's helpline in large numbers for support and advice about heating bills during the cold weather earlier this month.


Carbon Trust launches energy advice guide
2010-01-28 01:16:03 from Energy Saving Trust

New guidance on how small and medium-sized businesses can reduce energy bills has been published by the Carbon Trust.


Balance could be 'key to energy efficiency'
2010-01-27 01:15:14 from Energy Saving Trust

Heavy winter energy use could be balanced out by efficiency in the summer months.


Eco-home event comes to London
2010-01-26 01:15:12 from Energy Saving Trust

The world's biggest eco-home event, featuring sustainable design ideas will be at Earl's Court this year.


Cold snap encourages energy saving
2010-01-25 01:18:13 from Energy Saving Trust

Consumers are taking positive action to keep warm and conserve energy during the cold snap, a survey has found.


New construction gives rise to sustainability concerns
2010-01-25 01:18:02 from Energy Saving Trust

Plans to build up to 5,500 new homes in western Swindon and Wiltshire have been met with concerns surrounding their impact on green space and the area's sustainability.


Energy efficiency retrofits to boost Birmingham targets
2010-01-23 01:15:47 from Energy Saving Trust

Birmingham City Council is expected to announce the retrofitting of insulation and small-scale generation in thousands of homes.


Brits 'spent £1.2bn extra on heating'
2010-01-22 01:15:07 from Energy Saving Trust

People in the UK have spent more than £1 billion on heating over the last few weeks compared to a regular winter, it has been suggested.


NLA recognises importance of green home energy
2010-01-20 01:17:00 from Energy Saving Trust

The importance of home energy and the rise in environmental awareness among tenants and landlords has been recognised by the National Landlords Association (NLA).


Winter months use 40% of home's annual energy consumption
2010-01-20 01:16:55 from Energy Saving Trust

Approximately 40 per cent of home energy consumption will be used during the winter months because of the unusually cold weather.