Energy saving

Planners approve green homes development
Officials at Epsom and Ewell Borough Council have given the green light to plans to build five environmentally-friendly homes in the area.

Eco-friendly house scoops award
An environmentally-friendly house built by a Cumbrian entrepreneur has won a prestigious building award.

School pupils to benefit from double glazing
Pupils at a Peeblesshire school have said goodbye to a building that has been home to generations of them for over 150 years.

Planners give green light to new eco homes
Planning Officers at the Peak District National Park Authority have given approval for eight new environmentally-friendly homes to be built.

Homes buyers should be told energy costs, says Energy Trust
People buying a property in the UK should be allowed to know how much a home costs to heat up front, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Bolton residents offered interest-free green loans
Residents in Bolton have been offered a cheap way to make their homes more energy efficient.

Conservationists helping homeowners to save cash
A team of environmental consultants have begun helping individuals and businesses across South Yorkshire to save money.

Homeowners urged to mark Earth Day
People across the globe are being encouraged to do their bit to help the planet and celebrate Earth Day 2011.

Majority of social housing tenants prepared to pay for double glazing
A new survey has discovered that the vast majority of people living in social housing schemes are willing to pay to make their properties more environmentally friendly.

Environmental charity pushes energy-saving tricks
Residents in Peterborough have been urged to make small energy efficiency savings around their homes before the government’s Green Deal comes into force towards the end of 2012.

Experts urge homeowners to switch energy tariffs
Householders should secure a new energy deal before prices rise again, according to industry experts.

Take VAT off double glazing, urges construction boss
The head of the Construction Products Association (CPA) has called on the government to help increase the uptake of green energy solutions by scrapping VAT on double glazing.

Housing group completes double glazing work
An organisation which looks after 19,000 homes across Walsall has completed the first stage of a £1.5m refurbishment project.

Northern Irish politician calls for residents to have double glazing
Elizabeth Ingram, a member of the Ulster Unionist Party, has called on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to put plans in place to improve the energy efficiency of homes in Banbridge, County Down.

Double glazing helping to reduce crime, says expert
An increase in the number of homes with double glazed windows could be helping to push down crime figures in Leicestershire.

Green pressure groups call on government to take action
Environmental organisations in the UK have come together to urge the government to increase its ambitions when it comes to solar power.

Attitude change is key to success of green refits
Getting tenants to fully understand the benefits of energy saving, rather than simply refurbishing their homes, is a vital part of making eco-refit schemes work.

Double glazing to help cut Birmingham residents’ energy bills
A 15-year green refurbishment project is set to help homeowners in Birmingham enjoy smaller electricity and gas bills in the future.

London mayor backs £116.5m green investment
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that record levels of funding are now available to plough into green initiatives in the capital.

London museums get green gongs from tourism body
A group of 12 London museums have been recognised for their commitment to becoming more energy efficient.

Get ‘curb appeal’ with new double glazing
Homeowners thinking about renovating their properties now the weather is starting to improve have been urged to consider fitting new windows.

Housing group issues green advice
A UK housing group has urged similar organisations to listen to their residents if they want to become more sustainable.

Community to get new double glazing following council grant decision
Councillors in Somerset have voted to approve an application to help revamp a community village hall in the region.

Barnsley FC to install solar panels
Barnsley Football Club has announced that it is going to install solar panels at its Oakwell ground in order to make the club more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

Designer says all homes should have double glazing fitted
Television presenter and celebrity architect George Clarke helps homeowners around the country to renovate their properties. In an interview with Get Hampshire ahead of this year’s Grand Designs Live exhibition in London, he revealed the best ways to make a house environmentally friendly.

100,000 homes fitted with double glazing
A home improvement programme in South Tyneside has seen 100,000 homes fitted with double glazing.

Scottish designer backs government’s green energy plan
An Ayrshire-based building designer has praised a plan by the Scottish Government to provide interest-free loans to homeowners, allowing them to make their properties more energy efficient.

Green home improvement programmes could generate £6.6bn for UK economy
Britain’s growing green economy could be worth up to £6.6billion, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

County’s biggest solar panel development could be one of its last
One of the biggest arrays of solar panels in the UK has been given the go-ahead by planning officials in Lincolnshire.

San Francisco restarts City Hall solar scheme
The city of San Francisco is preparing to get its bid to become totally reliant on renewable energy back on track.

Green light for 27-acre solar project
A plan to install around 20,000 solar panels on the site of a former RAF base in Lincolnshire has been approved.

Solar power helps make Birmingham bus travel more appealing
Cleaner and more environmentally-friendly bus services are on the cards for Birmingham as a result of a £2.5million investment in the network.

Supermarket group boosts its renewable energy commitment
Massive wind turbines have been erected at a number of supermarket giant Tesco’s distribution centres as part of the company’s commitment to become a carbon-free business by 2050.

Green investment can help boost businesses’ prospects, says environmental campaigner
A leading member of climate change campaign group Friends of the Earth says businesses which do not improve their energy efficiency are not helping their long-term prospects.

TV architect berates British homes’ poor insulation
Many houses in the UK still do not have insulation, even after 40 years of awareness campaigns championing the benefits.

Green investment bank on the way – but critics say help is needed sooner
The creation of a green investment bank to raise funds for, and encourage investment in, energy saving projects, was the highlight of an otherwise disappointing budget for the green energy sector.

Coalition criticised for proposed solar subsidy changes
The coalition government has been criticised after announcing plans to reduce the amount of subsidy funding available to large-scale solar energy projects.

Student house leads way for cutting bills
A Manchester-based landlord and property agent claims to have built the first carbon neutral student house in the UK.

Mums get better care thanks to improved maternity ward
Expectant mums who give birth on the maternity ward at a hospital in Huntingdon will have a more comfortable time, thanks to a just-completed project to refurbish their facilities.

£2million outstation for wind farm workers set to open
A new maintenance building at Barrow docks in Cumbria which will open this week will also make life easier for installation crews working on new wind farms in the area.

Nottingham homes get eco-friendly refit
Six hundred homes in the Aspley district of Nottingham will benefit from new solar panels, helping the families living in them to cut their carbon dioxide emissions, along with their heating bills.

Second home to be standard-bearer for energy saving on Chester estate
A second eco-home is to be unveiled on a Chester estate, showcasing the latest energy-saving measures and products.

Government backs major home solar panel installation project
A project which will see solar panels fitted in thousands of British homes has been given a major boost, in the shape of £300million of government funding.

National Trust submits solar panels application
The National Trust has applied for permission to fit solar panels to the roof of a 16th century castle in Northumberland.

Bournemouth council shows commitment to green future
A renewable energy pilot scheme, which will see solar panels fitted to council-owned buildings in Bournemouth, has been given the green light.

Solar panels ready and waiting for new council tenants
A new housing project in Leicester, which contains a host of environmental features, has been officially unveiled.

Former fitness instructor predicts bright future for solar panels
A Manchester-based fitness instructor has quit his job in order to launch a solar panel venture in the North West.

Famous Coronation Street house gets green makeover for homes show
Number one Coronation Street, one of the most famous addresses in British television, has been given “the ultimate refurbishment” as a centrepiece of this year’s Ideal Home Show in London, which opens today (Friday).

Government announces £860m green energy scheme
The government has announced it will spend £860m on a new initiative designed to encourage capital investment in the renewable energy sector.

Huhne calls for homes to switch to renewable heat
More homeowners should sign up to schemes which use renewable energy sources to generate their heating, a government minister has said.

County Durham solar decision due
Councillors in County Durham are today due to discuss a plan to embrace solar energy, which could see a number of green schemes go live in the area.

Europe urged to get skates on over emissions cuts
The European Union has been told that it must get its house in order if it is to hit a target for reducing its members'' greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.

£50k to help community centre go green
A grant of £50,000 has been made to a Cumbrian community centre in order to help fund a number of environmentally-friendly building projects.

Eco-friendly care home up for national design award
A care home in Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, has been shortlisted for a national design award.

Stamp duty incentives could form part of green budget
The British government is thought to be considering offering incentives to encourage homeowners to take steps to make their houses more energy-efficient.

Online simulator launched to stimulate debate over carbon-cutting measures
An ambitious bid to try to engage people in the issues to be faced in moving to a low-carbon economy has today been launched by the UK government.

Solar plans put to Cornwall residents
Falmouth residents will have their say on plans to build a new solar farm in the area at a public meeting next week.

US capital backs out of solar promise
Politicians in Washington D.C. have reneged on a deal to provide funding totalling $700,000 to residents who have installed solar panels on their home.

Chocolatier helps to brighten lives of Ghana’s farmers
Chocolate manufacturer Cadbury has announced it is to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight by helping to pay for solar pv panels in Ghana.

UK homes get more efficient – but momentum must be sustained
Energy efficiency ratings for British houses improved in 2010 as homeowners took more measures designed to save them energy and cash.

Dorset homes to be builder’s ‘most eco-friendly yet’
A development of 47 new houses in Dorset is being hailed by its builder as its most environmentally-friendly community yet.

Village set to invest in solar energy
People living in the village of Sadberge, near Darlington, are considering going green by investing in a new solar panel project.

Builders’ trade group demands budget for green homes
A body which represents many of the people involved in building the next generation of homes in the UK has called for VAT reductions on energy efficiency-related products in the Budget which will be unveiled next month.

Campaigners fight to save solar schemes
Campaigners are uniting to save large-scale energy-saving projects after the UK’s coalition government said that it would review the Feed-In Tariffs scheme under which help is currently available to carry out such major programmes.

Report says EU on target to achieve emission cuts targets
A European Union report has said that taking tough action to reduce greenhouse gases is cost-effective and achievable.

Community champion rewarded for solar panels project
A community spirited resident from Lyme Regis has received an award after helping to get photovoltaic panels fitted to the roof of his local community hall.

Herefordshire solar farm gets go ahead but no more plans expected
Plans to build a solar farm in Herefordshire have been given the green light by council officers.

Research reveals US appetite for solar panels
Well over half of homeowners in America would consider fitting solar panels to their properties in order to reduce their reliance on non-renewable fuels, new research has found.

Oxford solar farm plan submitted
An application to build a solar farm in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, has been submitted to local planners.

Students display flair for kitchen design
Students from Dublin''s National College of Art and Design have shown how creative thinking when it comes to kitchen design can have a considerable impact on our lives.

Solar panels subsidy review will stop big firms investing, says consultant
A solar panel expert has warned that if the government alters its renewable energy subsidy scheme, then big businesses will reconsider investing in the UK.

Government launches review of solar scheme
The government has today announced it is to launch a review of the Feed-in Tariffs scheme which is at risk of being hijacked by corporations.

Double glazing more important than ever as energy prices continue to rise
EDF Energy has today become the latest utility company to increase its prices for gas and electricity.

Cambridge solar plan gets green light
A plan to invest £13million in a 35 acre solar farm in Cambridgeshire has been given the go ahead by councillors.

Double glazed windows and doors a must for eco-friendly homes
Homeowners who want to make their homes more environmentally-friendly as well as cut their utility bills need to think carefully about energy efficiency.

Green energy boost for UK freight business
A UK shipping firm which specialises in transporting wind farm components has seen revenue grow by more than 50 per cent in the last 12 months.

Wiltshire residents to have their say over solar scheme
Homeowners in a Wiltshire town were today due to get their first glimpse of a scheme which could see a new solar park built in the county.

Government pledges to protect solar scheme
The government’s energy minister has said he is prepared to act in order to prevent commercial operations hijacking the UK’s solar energy Feed-in Tariffs scheme.

North-west England leads the way to a low-carbon future, minister says
England’s north-west region has been hailed as a ‘green beacon’ for the rest of the UK in grasping the opportunities afforded by the prospect of a low-carbon future, during a visit to the area by climate change minister Greg Barker.

Production to double at Wrexham solar plant
A factory in North Wales which manufacturers solar panels is due to double its production level, creating 300 new jobs.

Plastic panels may change the face of solar energy market
Photovoltaic plastic, which is cheaper to manufacture and more manageable than traditional silicon solar panels, may be about to take the renewable energy market by storm.

Young firm handed £1m solar contract
A start-up company has been handed a £1m contract to install about 2,200 solar panels in Suffolk as part of a huge renewable energy project.

Prefab homes will come back into fashion, says study
Prefabricated homes are the answer to the UK’s housing shortage, according to an independent report released today.

School wins solar panels
A school in Truro has won £30,000 worth of solar panels as part of a national competition to help encourage the uptake of renewable energy.

Solar-powered housing project underway
A project to install solar panels on 650 homes in South Yorkshire has begun.

Gloomy Scottish skies won’t stop solar panel rollout
Scotland is not known for its high temperatures and long sunny days, but apparently that won’t prove to be a stumbling block for a scheme to invest £200million in solar panel installations across the country.

Make the most of your home’s fireplaces
Homeowners planning to redecorate a lounge or create a new bedroom look should make the most of features such as fireplaces by incorporating them into room designs, according to an interiors expert.

Green light for Welsh solar park
Planners have given the go ahead for the first solar park to be built in South Wales.

Plans unveiled for Weston-super-Mare solar park
Developers have announced plans to install 22,000 solar panels on a piece of farmland near Bristol.

Second wind for city’s solar power plan
Previously on-ice plans for a solar energy park close to the centre of Plymouth have been revived, and went on show to the public yesterday.

Eco design is the future, says interiors expert
Interior designer to the rich and famous, Pavitra Rajaram, says when it comes to home improvement projects, environmentally friendly features are here to stay.

Lincolnshire church hopes to be bathed in light
A church in North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, has installed an array of solar panels on its roof worth £48,000.

School casts shadow over brothers’ solar panel plan
A family have spoken out after their local school refused to trim three horse chestnut trees which cast a shadow over their home’s solar panels.

Solar panels plan submitted to Aberdeenshire Council
An outline of plans to install 2,000 solar panels around Buchan in north-east Scotland has been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council.

Solar park plan for former colliery
An application to turn a former colliery site into Wales’ first solar park has been submitted to planners.

‘Green’ house prices expected to fall
Environmentally-friendly homes in America are set to become cheaper in 2011, according to US-based organisation the Earth Advantage Institute (EAI).

Colchester Council turns to solar panels
Colchester Council looks set to be the latest local authority to jump on the solar panel bandwagon.

Nottingham Methodist church shows people the green light
A church in the Sherwood area of Nottingham is leading the way when it comes to renewable energy.

Grant will help villagers turn their hall green
A village hall in Somerset is on its way to becoming completely self-sufficient for its power needs, after it received a funding boost from its local district council.

Post office plans would be an energy-saver
A proposed extension to the main post office in Scarborough will help make the building more energy efficient, thanks to the inclusion of energy saving windows.

UK government seeks views on ways of encouraging small-scale power generation
The British Government is investigating ways of widening interest from homeowners in generating their own electricity.

North Cheshire residents urged to think about energy saving
Residents in two north Cheshire towns and surrounding villages are being encouraged by their local MP to take up opportunities for adopting energy saving measures in their homes.

Solar panels plan for historic building
A plan which involves installing solar panels on a Victorian glasshouse was due to go before officials in South Wales today.

Surrey homes to get solar panels
A group of householders in Surrey are set to benefit from a scheme to install solar panels on the roofs of council houses in the area.

Scottish council to receive £1m for green scheme
Aberdeen City Council is to receive £1m to allow it to expand a successful green energy project.

Builders’ merchant slashes bills with solar panels
A Nottingham-based builders’ merchant is set to save thousands of pounds off its energy bills after installing solar panels on the roof of its headquarters.

Plymouth NHS solar scheme to be rolled out across city
A plan to fit solar panels to 20 NHS buildings in Plymouth has been given the green light by hospital bosses.

New windows lead to much brighter outlook for pioneering Legion branch
Installing double glazing and getting kitchen quotes to help restore its run-down premises have been central in helping the UK’s first Royal British Legion branch turn around its fortunes.

Landlords call for help in making rented properties greener
As the Government’s Energy Bill was being given its second reading in the House of Commons today, a pressure group representing residential landlords in the UK voiced concerns that the cost of installing energy-efficient measures in a large proportion of the countries’ rented accommodation would be prohibitive.

Interest in solar power increases following gas price hike
The number of people researching renewable energy is on the up, according to one manufacturer of solar panels.

Green homes to take off in 2011
The popularity of environmentally-friendly houses will really take off in 2011, according to an industry insider.

Solar energy to play a part in green homes
A project to renovate 27 houses in Doncaster and update them with environmentally-friendly features has taken another step forward.

Market for open fires is red hot
Homeowners have rediscovered their love for traditional fireplaces, according to industry figures.

Advice on hand to help homeowners slash bills
With temperatures across the UK expected to dip again before the week is out, many homeowners are understandably concerned about how much they are spending on electricity and gas to help them stay warm.

Cleaner power stations to cost every UK household £500
UK households will be forced to shell out up to £500 a year to cover the cost of new low-carbon power plants.

Farmers warming to solar power
More than 80 per cent of the UK’s farmers plan to make use of solar panels on their outbuildings within the next three years.

Rotherham homes get free heat
A project to provide 10 new houses in the South Yorkshire town of Rotherham with a source of renewable energy has been completed.

Which? calls for straightforward energy tariffs
Consumer affairs group Which? has called on energy companies to make their tariffs clearer and stop confusing customers.

Middlesbrough housing firm starts environmental pilot
A housing developer in the north-east of England has begun work on a pilot scheme that could affect the future construction of properties across the UK.

Reading councillor wants ‘green deal’
A member of Reading Borough Council has called for more emphasis to be placed on utilising renewable energy sources.

Government’s Green Deal to target poorly insulated homes
The government has released more details about its Green Deal which aims to make homes across the UK more energy efficient.

Yorkshire residents to benefit from solar panels
Kirklees Council has given the green light to a £6m scheme that will see solar panels installed on council houses across the area.

Somerset solar panels project takes off
A scheme to get communities in the Somerset Levels and Moors area involved in renewable energy projects has begun.

Energy chiefs warn of future price hikes
A committee of MPs has been told that domestic energy bills are likely to rise over the coming years.

Scottish ski resort cooks up plan for new green restaurant
Work has started on a new ‘green’ restaurant at one of Scotland’s busiest ski resorts, which it is hoped will be a blueprint for further similar developments across the country’s winter tourist attractions.

Cash pours into renewable power investment fund
A new British fund, launched by an international bank, has raised hundreds of millions of pounds to invest in new green energy projects.

Hertfordshire development could include solar panels
A new housing project in Hertfordshire looks set to become one of the latest schemes in the country to make use of solar power.

UK’s power needs surge as cold weather continues
The current cold snap has resulted in a major surge in the UK’s demand for energy, as householders across Britain try to stay warm.

UK to miss renewable energy target
The United Kingdom will miss its own target of sourcing 10 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by the end of the year.

Brits grow more aware of wider benefits of saving energy
UK consumers are prepared to spend money to save money on energy saving products, according to one specialist retailer in eco-friendly products.

Plans for measures to promote energy-efficient building welcomed
A report from the UK Government on the country’s prospects for building a low-carbon economy has been called a step in the right direction by experts in the construction industry.

World leaders challenged to find solutions at Cancun climate talks
As the world’s leaders prepare to gather in Cancun, Mexico for the 16th United Nations Climate Change Conference, a group of leading investors is warning that the disruption caused by ignoring global warming could be even greater than that caused by the recent financial crisis.

Thermal imaging survey reveals importance of double glazing
Results of a thermal imaging test conducted in Scotland this month show how important it is to stop heat escaping through a property’s windows, according to a world heritage group.

Going green can add value to your home
Deciding to make your home more energy efficient can pay dividends when the time comes to sell up, according to a new study.

UK prepares for cold snap as snow approaches
Homeowners around the UK should be preparing themselves for the worst, with arctic winds and snow heading this way before the end of the week.

US firm developing spray-on solar panels
An American company has announced it is pushing ahead with plans to bring its spray-on solar invention to market.

Think tank believes Green Deal could overlook the poor
Independent think tank, the New Local Government Network (NLGN), has suggested households most in need of help to make their homes energy efficient could miss out under the coalition’s Green Deal plan.

Berkshire school basking in glow of solar panel success
A school in Berkshire has successfully installed 33 solar panels on its roof and is starting to reap the benefits.

Hopes expressed that new lighting manufacturing technique could cut cost of energy saving
A new technique for manufacturing one of the most energy-efficient forms of lighting could bring hope that its cost will fall, making it easier for everyone to afford energy-saving lighting.

Year’s CO2 levels to break records, says study
The need for householders and businesses to make their properties more energy efficient appears to have never been greater.

Schools gear up for energy saving push
Schoolchildren across the UK are preparing to take part in Switch Off Fortnight, a green initiative aimed at encouraging youngsters to make energy saving a way of life.

Bids invited to operate links from wind farms to National Grid
A scheme to connect six offshore wind farms to the UK’s National Grid, giving it potential access to 2.8 gigawatts of environmentally-friendly power, has been launched by Ofgem, the regulator of the UK’s energy market.

Solar panel industry watchers say buy now before prices rise
Now could be a good time to have solar panels installed, as research suggests that keen competition in the market is keeping prices lower than they should be.

Solar panels provide the power behind Barnsley company’s success
Installing solar panels to help people in South Yorkshire to cut their home energy bills has proved such a success for one company that it is to recruit 300 new staff.

Ray of light for environmental group’s scheme
A Scottish environmental group has announced plans to turn two local bus depots into solar power plants.

Green deal will work for businesses, says Huhne
Secretary of state for energy and climate change Chris Huhne has today reaffirmed his commitment to help make properties in Britain more energy efficient.

Utilities firm offers free energy report
Gas and electricity company Eon has launched a new online survey aimed at helping homeowners to make their properties more energy efficient.

Residents put their case for action to tackle climate change
Climate change-conscious residents in one of Manchester’s biggest boroughs have gathered to make their voice heard in a national campaign to raise awareness of the issue.

60,000 green jobs could be created in Scotland
An estimated 60,000 jobs linked to the green and renewable energy industry could be created in Scotland over the next 10 years.

Pre-Christmas price hike for British Gas customers
Energy giant British Gas has announced it will raise its gas and electricity prices by an average of 7 per cent next month.

Wrexham council set to plug in to solar scheme
Wrexham County Borough Council is close to approving a plan to fit solar panels to a third of its housing stock.

Eavis unveils new solar panels on Glastonbury festival site.
Michael Eavis, owner of Worthy Farm in Somerset and founder of the annual Glastonbury music festival, yesterday officially unveiled his new solar energy project.

EU executive calls for 1 trillion euro green investment
The executive of the European Union has called for member states to plough one trillion euros into energy saving measures including the creation of a shared energy network.

Beware of fixed-price energy tariffs, says comparison site
Homeowners are being warned to think carefully before signing up to fixed-priced energy deals.

National Trust cuts bills by embracing solar power
A museum owned by the National Trust which has converted to solar energy is expecting to make a healthy profit by selling electricity back to the National Grid.

Green startups say market for solar panels is about to take off
A group made up of executives from a number of American energy startup companies has predicted the market for solar panels will take off in the same way as mobile phones and computers.

Homeowners urged to act ahead of energy price hikes
An energy efficiency advice website is urging householders in the UK to do more to prevent heat loss and ensure they save on electricity and gas bills this winter.

UK householders concerned over winter heating bills
A survey has revealed that more than half of homeowners in Britain are concerned about the cost of heating their properties over the winter.

M&S could soon appear on a roof near you
High street retailer Marks & Spencer is said to be in talks with the government about the possibility of joining its Green Deal initiative and installing solar panels on roofs in the UK.

Grab solar grants while you can, says entrepreneur
The managing director of a Gloucestershire-based renewable energy start-up has urged the public to take advantage of financial incentives for installing solar panels while they’re still available.

Environmental campaigners call for ‘green budgets’ to focus on greenhouse gas-cutting
Environmental lobby group Friends of the Earth has challenged the British government to set energy saving budgets as a step towards lowering carbon emissions.

£10m to help Manchester homeowners go green
A cash injection of £10million is being made in Greater Manchester to help families cut their household carbon emissions and install energy saving devices.

Independent to host energy saving debate
A live debate focussing on the energy challenge facing the UK is due to take place in Manchester later this month.

25 per cent install double glazing in last 12 months
A survey by consumer advice firm Which? has found that a quarter of householders in the UK had double glazing installed in their homes in the past year.

British drug company announces biggest solar panel installation in US
The UK''s largest drug manufacturer has nailed its colours to the green energy mast by announcing the installation of the largest rooftop solar panel array in the US at one of its major distribution centres.

Homeowners offered eco-mortgage to meet cost of green enhancements
Homeowners who equip their property with the latest energy saving measures can now recoup some of their outlay through their mortgage.

Big energy bills worry six in 10 households
Six out of 10 British households are already worried about the size of the energy bills they will face if the country endures another harsh winter, according to comparison website uSwitch.com.

Solar panels help Bucks home get green seal of approval
A house in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, has been put forward by environmental groups as a prime example of how homeowners can go green.

Energy saving advisers predicted to survive cuts
UK energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne has given the clearest indication yet that green advisory groups the Carbon Trust and Energy Saving Trust could survive the big spending cuts currently being formulated by government departments.

Stick-on solar panels could remove installation worries
A new type of ‘peel and stick’ solar panel could do away with the misconception that such installations are tricky and time-consuming.

Brothers find there’s brass in old glass
Not only are new, more efficient energy saving windows and doors likely to save families and businesses money on their household bills, but they can also help enterprising new companies, and contribute to saving the planet.

Get ready for a low-carbon future, businesses urged
Businesses in the UK’s building industry are being urged to learn the skills which they will need to meet the demand for a future of low-carbon construction.

Warm Front insulation grants to be phased out but payments to solar panel owners safeguarded
News that the government is to scrap grants which are currently available to help people on low incomes take energy-saving measures in their homes has led to uncertainty over what long-term measures it is planning to encourage householders to cut their heating bills and carbon footprint.

Trial announced for UK’s largest ‘smart grid’ energy-saving project
A £54million scheme to gauge the effect of low-carbon technology, including the use of electric vehicles and solar panels, has been announced.

Somerset solar panels development set to make green energy mark
One of the first large-scale solar ‘power stations’ of its kind in the UK has been given the go-ahead by planning chiefs.

Boost for Scottish energy-saving businesses as government pledges to fund 650 new traineeships
Companies specialising in installing new energy-saving measures in Scottish homes were given a boost by the country’s Parliament yesterday, with the announcement that it would fund 650 new places on training schemes for employees.

Yorkshire council achieves low-carbon benchmark
A local authority in West Yorkshire has been recognised for its efforts to cut its carbon emissions with the award of the Carbon Trust Standard.

Drop-in centre reaches fundraising target for new kitchen
A NOTTINGHAM drop-in centre which helps homeless and vulnerable people has raised £20,000 to have a new kitchen installed.

Most Scots would accept more wind farms
More than three-quarters of Scots support the growth of wind farms, according to a new survey.

Major tidal power plan expected to fall victim to UK government cuts
The UK government is today expected to announce that it will not put taxpayers’ money into a £21billion tidal energy scheme in the Severn Estuary.

Plans being prepared for UK’s largest solar energy farm
A German-owned energy company is getting ready to apply for permission to build the UK’s largest solar farm.

Take action to fight the cold before winter arrives
People are being urged to make preparations for the winter months before temperatures dip.

Scottish homes get thumbs-up from Energy Saving Trust
Houses in the Scottish town of North Berwick are due to be used to encourage homeowners across the UK to add energy saving features to their own properties.

No chilling of interest in home energy-saving measures
The recession has not put paid to British homeowners’ plans to undertake energy saving projects on their properties.

Nine out of 10 homes monitoring environmental impact
Householders across the UK are keen to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainability, according to a report by the Carbon Trust.

US research points to new future for solar panels
American scientists have made a discovery that could help even more homeowners make the switch to renewable energy.

Merthyr residents to benefit from solar panel project
Residents living on a council estate in Merthyr Tydfil are about to have their homes kitted out with the latest solar panel technology.

Solar panels help turn Norman church carbon-free
A project to create the UK’s first “zero-carbon” church has been completed in Gloucestershire.

Northern Irish minister commits to green housing
A £1.5million construction project to build some of Northern Ireland’s most energy efficient housing has been announced.

Energy saving windows to feature in housing experiment
An experiment to discover the best way to make the UK’s Victorian terraced housing energy efficient has begun.

Home improvement magazine lifts the lid on solar power
Homebuilding and Renovating magazine has published an in-depth look at how solar panels can help homeowners cut their heating costs.

Homeowners urged to act ahead of predicted energy price hikes
Householders in the UK have been told to prepare for higher fuel bills as Britain makes the switch to green energy.

Wales’ top doctor advises energy saving measures
Wales’ chief medical officer, Dr Tony Jewell, has called on homeowners to make sure their properties are as energy efficient as possible in preparation for the winter months.

Global demand for solar power set to soar in 2011
The number of solar panel installations around the world is set to increase by more than 40 per cent during 2011, according to a new study.

Government leads the way in new bid to slash energy consumption
Prime Minister David Cameron has laid down a challenge to all Whitehall departments, calling on them to compete with each other to slash energy usage.

Homeowners urged to consider energy-saving measures
Householders in the UK should be fitting energy saving windows and carrying out other home improvement measures if they want to help the environment and reduce energy bills.