As energy prices remain high, research carried out by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix* has found that UK tradespeople are carrying out more jobs related to energy saving than ever before.

Since July, the Council’s Home Energy Advice service has supported over 200 households at local events across the city. They have reduced energy bills and removed over 12 tonnes of CO2e emissions through free impartial advice, energy saving items, and access to funding.

When building homes that are truly energy efficient, the conversation often gravitates towards insulation. However, there is another critical factor that can yield equally impactful—if not greater—results: airtightness.

The Borough Council has reached 250 ‘declarations of eligibility’ for homes in West Norfolk under the government’s ECO4 scheme.

Energy agencies and companies are promoting sustainable home upgrades to reduce utility bills and carbon footprints.

The Province has launched a new program to support whole-building retrofits for apartments, condominums and co-ops, helping make homes more comfortable and reducing energy bills.

As cooler weather approaches, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) shares energy-saving tips and tools to help customers prepare their homes. 

British Columbians are seeing first-hand the costly impacts of more frequent and intense, extreme weather events fuelled by climate change.

Solar energy is one of the most essential parts to achieve energy efficiency in Australia. It has proven to be a winning combination for people living in Australia because it has many advantages. Getting solar panels has become easier, cheaper, and more flexible recently. Many new solar systems work well for different types of homes and energy needs.

Making motors more efficient is a more immediate solution that reduces energy consumption and cuts costs at the same time. The IEA has said that energy efficiency would provide a third of all emissions reductions in their Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario.

Cornwall Council is offering free advice on saving money on energy to people in the county, as well as low-cost loans to eligible homeowners and landlords.

Homes that meet recommended air tightness levels have lower energy bills and healthier indoor air quality, with the study also identifying the factors – and rooms – that caused leakages in most new homes.

An electric-powered complex debuts with hundreds of ‘passive’ homes.

The Climate Council has launched a new plan to seize the sun and capitalise on Australia’s rooftop solar strengths, double our solar power capacity and install two million household batteries by the end of the decade.

The EEC welcomed the release of the NSW Consumer Energy Strategy, which includes a $239 million Home Energy Saver Program and a commitment to introduce disclosure of home energy performance at point of sale or lease.

Nova Scotia is unveiling new details on its planned public housing project. It says the bulk of the new homes will be coming to the Halifax area. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, it’s also introducing 25 new modular units as it looks to bolster its affordable housing stock.

Residential retrofit startups agree: Energy savings must pay for quality-of-life improvements to grow business and bring in lower-cost capital.

Canada's buildings sector is the third-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions across the country. We must increase the scale and pace of retrofitting buildings across the country to make them more energy-efficient, increasing savings and reducing emissions.

UK government urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade insulation and battery storage.

Many people in Japan are taking note of the oncoming cold season as national electric bill subsidies come to an end in October. What are some methods to save on winter bills when keeping one's home warm?