Apps to save energy (and money)

4 November 2020

There are many energy apps on the market worth exploring, from free downloads and simple designs to more complex systems controlling smart…

Smart meters: top quality service is the smart option

27 February 2025

Other than some practical information, what exactly should you be expecting when you get a smart meter installed?

Shedding new light on halogen bulb phase-out

6 November 2020

Time’s nearly up for halogen lighting – with all but a few types of the gas-based bulb scheduled for phase-out on 1…

Dryer costs tumble as technologies improve

6 November 2020

New figures show that picking the top-rated A+++ tumble dryer models can save you more than £750 in running costs over their…

Cold comfort: American-style fridge freezers proving energy guzzlers

9 November 2020

They may look the part, but when it comes to energy bills, American-style fridge freezers are proving a not particularly positive addition…

Five green innovations we are excited about

27 October 2020

A new study has suggested that green innovations need to be developed and spread ten times quicker if we’re to hit the…

Paving the road to smart cities

10 November 2020

The Innovate UK-funded ‘Stakeholder Interactive City Energy Demand Simulator’ (SiCEDS) is one of the most ambitious pieces of data and modelling work…