Ed Miliband says move will ease energy price crisis and reduce dependence on Russian gas

‘Thermal effect’ of high-neck jumpers and scarves will save electricity during energy crisis, says governor

Government guidance would empower consumers, helping them save on bills, says thinktank

Cap on outsize revenues will bring solidarity from businesses towards struggling customers, says official

Measures unlikely to include incentives for people to install devices, which cut bills and emissions

Be it a loft insulation drive or a lower price cap, there are many ways to help – but action must be swift and extensive

E.ON reports up to 15% drop as Grant Shapps writes to firms saying customers cutting back on energy use should not face direct debit rise

Here are some of the measures ministers believe will save people money and ease the energy crisis

Prof Aoife Foley says it would remain light for part of energy peak between 5pm and 7pm, reducing household bills

A National Grid director sets out plan to reward homes and businesses for using energy outside of peak hours

The updates you make in fall can prepare your home for the long winter months ahead, helping you stay more comfortable all season while reducing your energy bills and other expenditures. Here are some home improvements to consider, as well as tips and insights for making the most of these upgrades:

As the weather gets colder, we will be turning up the heat in our homes, but there are ways to keep it from impacting your energy bill. Some insulation and weather strips can make a difference. There’s a tiny home powered by solar panels in Ithaca, and it's not built to be lived in. As cozy as the house seems, it's actually a teaching tool for the community to learn how they can become more energy efficient.

If you are looking for a stylish, effective way to save money on energy bills year-round, consider adding window coverings to your home or upgrading existing ones. Experts say newer products are affordable, smarter and better than ever at increasing your home’s energy efficiency.

British energy storage start-up Powervault has launched its new range of home energy storage, which is equipped to help save consumers billions of pounds in energy bills.

Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK saved £511 million on their energy bills in the last 12 months.

A majority of consumers have seen savings on their energy bills as a result of installing smart meters.

Salford Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester is expected to slash £1.9m from its annual energy bill thanks to a new efficiency programme part-funded by the Green Investment Bank.

With the implementation of "Power Saving Family" program, HCMN managed to cut down the carbon dioxide emissions as well as save a huge amount of money on energy bill.

The Government urgently needs to replace the scrapped Zero Carbon Homes policy to avoid locking in higher carbon emissions and higher energy bills for occupants for decades to come, the Solar Trade Association warned today.

By tinting its windows, changing its light and air-conditioning units, and installing some PV systems, NCB hopes to cut its electricity bill by another eight per cent in 2016.