Energy saving for the home

Double glazing quotes: Homeowners given energy-saving tips
Homeowners have been advised to consider double glazing quotes to cut their winter heating bills, as well as some other energy-saving measures.

Complement double glazing quotes with decorative measures
Interior design measures, such as curtains and wallpapers, can complement heat-saving measures like double glazing quotes, an expert has said.

Double glazing quotes: People need incentive for sustainable homes
An expert has said that the government should do more to communicate the benefits of seeking energy-efficient measures for their homes, such as double glazing quotes and cavity wall insulation.

Double glazing quotes: Homeowners turning to eco improvements
People are increasingly considering energy-efficient home improvements, such as seeking double glazing quotes and installing cavity insulation in order to cut heating bills, a retailer has said.

Double glazing quotes: People still want eco-friendly homes
An expert has suggested that homeowners are still seeking out environmentally-friendly property solutions, such as double glazing quotes.

Cheap UPVc windows: Transform garages with insulation
A real estate commentator has said that people can quickly and easily expand their home by remodelling their garage with insulation and cheap UPVc windows.

Double glazing quotes: Energy bills set to rise
Homeowners have been warned that energy prices are set to rise, increasing the need for energy-efficient double glazing quotes.

Double glazing quotes: The importance of insulation 'cannot be overestimated'
A DIY expert has said that homeowners should ensure they properly insulate their homes, as well as getting double glazing quotes.

Complement cheap UPVc windows with DIY insulation, expert says
A renovation expert says that homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of their homes by installing their own insulation.

Double glazing quotes: Save £40 a year on heating bills
An eco-house in Chester shows how people looking for double glazing quotes can save money on their annual energy bills.

Scottish government initiative 'to provide insulation to complement double glazing quotes'
The Scottish government is offering discounted loft and cavity wall insulation to help lower household fuel bills this winter.

Energy-efficient homes 'are appealing to buyers'
Properties should include double-glazed windows to make them more attractive to buyers.

Solar panels: Energy saving for the home scheme 'going well'
Steady growth has been seen in solar power installations recently.

Energy efficient changes 'can take place in a normal house'
Energy efficient homes do not have to lose their natural charms.

Expert: Installing solar panels can increase property value
Going green with energy-efficient home improvements can add value to a property

Homeowners must 'take responsibility' for energy efficiency
Double-glazed windows can be used to make properties greener.

Cheap double glazing 'becoming more important for property choice'
More people are looking for an energy-efficient home.

Double glazing could save property buyers 'thousands'
The benefits of double glazing have been highlighted by new plans being considered by the government.

Kitchen quotes: Eco-friendliness a major trend
People should look to improve the green credentials of their kitchen.

Hollywood star encourages 'green home improvement'
Looking after the environment should be a priority.

Up to 50 Welsh homes to be fitted with solar panels
A village in Wales has won a competition to cut energy consumption.

Britons 'best energy savers in Europe'
Sales of UK double glazing are the best in Europe.

Cheap double glazing aids energy-efficient dreams
UK householders are demanding energy-efficient home improvements.

Energy-efficient products 'should have reduced VAT rate'
Homeowners should be able to take advantage of cheaper energy-efficient products.

Energy efficient homes 'could use cheap double glazing'
Double glazing could help people achieve energy efficient homes.

More people need access to energy saving products
Energy efficient windows and doors need to reach the mainstream.

Cheap double glazing 'comes in a range of styles'
People need to do their research into cheap double glazing.

6,000 Welsh homes to get energy-efficient improvements
The Arbed scheme will see exterior wall insulation, solar panels and heat pumps being installed in homes across Wales.

Roller blinds on cheap double glazing can lower air-con costs
Installing roller blinds in front of cheap double glazing can reduce the heat entering a building, thereby reducing the requirement for air-conditioning.

Wales surgery first to get loan for improvements like cheap double glazing
The surgery is the first to secure money from the fund offered by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Carbon Trust, to be used for energy-efficient improvements like cheap double glazing.

Cheap double glazing 'will save money for historic buildings'
Installing cheap double glazing will save historic buildings money, TV presenter Dan Snow has claimed.

Tenants 'seek homes with cheap double glazing'
A growing number of tenants are seeking rental properties that are energy efficient, such as those with cheap double glazing, is has been suggested.

FoE: People should be encouraged to fit cheap double glazing
People should be encouraged to make energy efficiency improvements in their homes, Friends of the Earth has suggested, which could include the installation of cheap double glazing.

Businesses 'could install cheap double glazing to save energy'
Businesses hoping to reduce their carbon footprints could install cheap double glazing, Green Consultancy has suggested.

Lib Dem manifesto supports cheap double glazing improvements
The Green Building Council has welcomed Liberal Democrat proposals to encourage homeowners to spend on double glazing and other energy saving improvements.

Green Party manifesto: Everyone will get cheap double glazing
All UK homes could get cheap double glazing or other forms of insulation if the Green Party is elected.

New Scottish homes to have cheap double glazing?
The Scottish government has set out new rules for the construction of houses that could see more homes fitted with cheap double glazing.

Cheap double glazing helps family win £10k
A family from West Lothian have won a £10,000 prize, partly thanks to their use of cheap double glazing in their home.

Cheap double glazing helps couple reach final in greenest family competition
A couple has reached the final of a competition to find Britain's greenest family thanks to having installed features such as cheap double glazing and insulation in their home.

Govt energy-saving initiatives 'will help change behaviour'
The government's attempts to encourage people to improve their energy efficiency have been praised by one website.

Shipley Parish Council celebrates installation of cheap double glazing
A parish room in Derbyshire has received cheap double glazing and has reopened having been unused for ten years.

Small businesses 'lack the support they need to install cheap double glazing'
Small businesses want to become more energy efficient, perhaps by installing cheap double glazing, but a recent survey by the Federation of Small Businesses has suggested that they require more support from the government in order to do so.

Homeowners offered help to make properties more energy efficient
People who have cheap double glazing but want to install more energy-saving features in their homes could benefit from a new pilot scheme launched this week.

CBI: More needs to be done to get homes to install cheap double glazing
More needs to be done to get homeowners to install energy efficient features, such as cheap double glazing, the Confederation of British Industry has suggested.

Homebuyers 'seek properties with cheap double glazing'
People buying a new home look for properties with cheap double glazing, a survey has suggested.

Cheap double glazing 'can save over £10k'
Those who have ruled out cheap double glazing due to the cost of installation may want to reconsider, as these windows can save a household over £10,000 in fuel bills, according to a glazing company.

Consumer Focus calls on energy providers to put an end to fuel poverty
Consumer Focus is calling for energy companies to cut their prices, which could give homeowners spare cash to spend on heat-saving cheap double glazing.

Haringey residents given chance to vote for cheap double glazing
A low-carbon project is being launched in Haringey tomorrow, giving residents the chance to express interest in having cheap double glazing installed in their homes.

Social housing projects to test cheap double glazing
Social housing projects are to test the efficiency of low carbon technologies, such as double glazing, thanks to £17 million of government funding.

Could cheap double glazing put an end to family disputes?
Families have been arguing about the temperature of their homes over the past few months of freezing weather, according to recent research, but these disputes could be put to an end if cheap double glazing were installed.

Energy-efficient home improvements are a 'golden opportunity to save money'
It may be expensive to make energy-efficient home improvements but they can save money in the long-run, according to an expert on the environment.

Historic Australian hotel saves energy by fitting double glazing
A historic hotel in Australia has been fitted with cheap double glazing and insulation, which have both improved its energy-efficiency.

Cheap double glazing has been used in a zero-energy building
Cheap double glazing is just one of the eco-friendly features that have has been used in a Tasmanian zero-energy building.

Boiler scrappage scheme 'should be expanded'
The boiler scrappage scheme should be expanded so that more UK residents can benefit, whatgreenhome.com has asserted, on the same day that the petition for a cheap double glazing scrappage scheme achieved 4,066 signatures.

Homeowners in south-east offered A-grade energy efficient windows
A company in the south-east of England is now offering cheap double glazing windows with a Window Energy Rating (WER) of A to local customers.

Cheap double glazing 'is a must'
Those seeking a new home should ensure that the one they choose has cheap double glazing windows, a property expert has suggested.

Free double glazing to be included in London's climate action plans?
Homeowners in England's capital now have the opportunity to ask London policy makers to include free installation of double glazing windows in the city's climate action plans.

Double glazing chimney channels heat from conservatories to other rooms
Excess heat in conservatories with double glazing can be used to increase the temperature elsewhere in a property thanks to a new invention.

Benefits of double glazing to be outlined at sustainable design event
The benefits of installing double glazing are to be discussed by the Glass and Glazing Federation at a sustainable design event in London next month.

Annual meeting to discuss double glazing held today
An annual meeting held in Abu Dhabi today is to discuss double glazing and other areas of the glass and glazing industry.

Morpeth Town Council to install double glazing to improve energy efficiency
Two community centres in Morpeth could soon be getting double glazing windows as the council attempts to reduce the town's carbon emissions and energy bills.

Construction of low emission homes 'to begin shortly'
The construction of hundreds of homes, which will have emission-reducing features such as double glazing, will begin soon in four UK eco towns.

Double glazing is part of a "new era" of building
Architects are on the cusp of a "new era" of building and double glazing is part of this, according to an American expert.

Installing double glazing 'will result in immediate savings on bills'
Homeowners will notice an immediate reduction in their utility bills if they install double glazing, according to a home services comparison website.

Solar panels to become as common as double glazing?
The Renewable Energy Association has welcomed a new government scheme to reward people for producing green energy and said it hopes solar panels and heat pumps will be as common as double glazing by 2020.

New scheme makes energy-saving technology 'available to the masses'
Under a new government scheme, solar panels, like double glazing, are something that most people can now have in their homes, British Eco Energy has suggested.

Double glazing "will make a difference to bills over time"
Double glazing windows may be expensive to install but they "will make a difference to bills over time", according to moneysupoermarket.com.

Cash rewards offered for installing emission-reducing features
Homeowners and communities that install more eco-friendly electricity and heating systems that complement their double glazing will be able to claim payments for the low-carbon energy they produce.

Greater London residents given funding for climate change-reducing schemes
Installing double glazing is known to reduce emissions but Lambeth Council is giving its residents funding to set up projects to further decrease the community's carbon footprint.

Schools urged to improve energy efficiency by 2013
More UK schools could install double glazing windows after being urged by the Zero Carbon Task Force to improve energy efficiency.

Cheap uPVC windows improve heating and cut costs, says council
Norwich City Council is defending its scheme to install cheap uPVC windows in local homes.

Brits want 'stronger' energy saving commitments from ministers
The British public would support a stronger commitment from the government to improve home energy saving, such as funding the installation of double glazing and other commitments, according to a new survey.

Disabled woman pleads with council for double glazing
A pensioner has been pleading for some time for her local council to install double glazing to decrease the heat loss from her "flimsily constructed" bungalow.

Government funds research into energy saving features
The government has provided £1.2 million for research into energy-efficient lighting, which, like double glazing, could reduce the UK's carbon footprint.

Homeowner searches for English Heritage-approved double glazing alternative
The English Heritage is preventing Stephen Waddington from installing double glazing windows in his 330-year-old property, so he is seeking suitable alternatives.

Energy efficient features installed in church
A church hall has been enjoying the energy-saving benefits of double glazing for four years, but the church itself is soon to reduce its carbon footprint too through the installation of a new lighting system.

Plans for indoor nature reserve, with double glazing, revealed
Plans for a large-scale indoor nature reserve, which will have double glazed windows, have been revealed.

Conservatory quotes: consider blinds to save energy
Those who have recently sought a conservatory quote should also consider looking for conservatory blinds as these can save money on bills.

Energy inefficient households waste £1.2bn on energy bills in just 2 weeks
Poorly-insulated households spent a collective £1.2bn over the odds during the recent cold snap, it has been estimated

Energy efficiency measures, such as double glazing, are "essential"
Installing double glazing and other energy saving home improvements is "essential" according to the Ulster Unionist Party.

Double glazing makes a "significant contribution to energy efficiency"
To significantly improve energy efficiency, homeowners should install double glazing windows, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

UK is 'not installing double glazing quickly enough'
If the UK is to meet its tough carbon emission targets it needs to speed up the installation of energy-saving technologies such as double glazing, according to the Royal Academy of Engineering.

House hunters 'should consider new properties with double glazing'
People looking to move house should consider new properties that have double glazing, so that they can be prepared for any future cold snaps, Miller Homes has advised.

Double glazing boosts East Sussex properties eco-friendliness
Double glazing is just one of the features of a new eco-friendly development in the south of England.

Double glazing helps new building gain 'very good' energy saving rating
Double glazing windows helped the design of a building now under construction in London to receive a 'very good' rating in an environmental assessment.

Scrappage scheme for double glazing windows gains industry backing
A petition to the government to create a scrappage scheme that would improve the energy efficiency of UK homes by providing those in need with double glazing windows has gained great public and industry support.

New central heating system, like double glazing, cuts emissions
A new central heating system that uses water heated deep underground is being developed and, like double glazing, it has the potential to reduce carbon emissions.

Double glazing firm celebrates 25th anniversary with charity challenge
A double glazing firm is celebrating its 25th anniversary by raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Centre for disabled children to get double glazing
Staff at a hotel in Coventry have raised money for a children's charity so that it can install double glazing.

Boiler scrappage scheme launched - will double glazing be next?
A petition for the government to introduce a double glazing scrappage scheme gained over 3,270 signatures, as a boiler scrappage scheme to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes was launched yesterday.

Draught-proofing cheap patio doors 'saves energy'
People are being advised that a simple but effective way of improving energy efficiency is ensuring all windows and external doors, such as cheap patio doors, are draught-proofed.

Insurer combats UK's carbon footprint
M&S Money is helping homeowners, who may already have double glazing, to reduce their carbon emissions even further.

New developments 'reduce carbon emissions by a third'
Builders seeking approval for new developments in London have reduced their proposed carbon emissions by 34 per cent, a new report has found, perhaps by including double glazing windows in their plans.

Improving energy efficiency 'can save money'
Homeowners can take simple steps to improve the energy efficiency of their houses, such as installing double glazing.

Many people 'simply don't know savings to be had' with energy efficiency
A new study by a leading energy company has found that people do not realise how much they are wasting in regards to electricity and gas bills.

University double glazing effort named top green building innovation
An effort by the University of Nottingham has been congratulated in an end-of-year round-up of the year's best ideas for energy-efficient housing in the UK.

Gateshead installs double glazing in all council homes and is 'prepared' for tough targets
A Gateshead Council member has said that the area is prepared for tough government targets for reducing carbon emissions as it has begun a program of energy-saving changes, such as installing double glazing in all council homes.

Scottish homeowners urged to apply for energy-saving home improvements
The Scottish government is urging residents to apply for free energy-saving home improvements, which reduce heat loss in a similar way to double glazing windows.

Double glazing 'pays for itself in six years'
Home improvements such as insulation and double glazing save so much money in energy bills that they pay for themselves in around six years, according to Which?

Improved eco-rating system for new homes proposed
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey plans to overhaul the way in which new homes are assessed for their energy saving potential.

Scottish hotel with double glazing adds renewable energy heating system
A Scottish hotel, which was the first on the island of Arran to install double glazing windows, is now introducing a heating system that uses renewable energy.

Charities advise installing double glazing to stay warm this winter
Installing double glazing and other insulation could help to keep properties warm this winter, according to Age Concern and Help the Aged.

WWF will "bang on about" double glazing to protect future existence of animals
The WWF has said it will not stop 'banging on about' the importance of double glazing and other emission-preventing measures until the world's governments make an agreement to reduce emissions by 40 per cent.

Over 100,000 Manchester homes to get double glazing
More than 100,000 properties in Manchester are to have double glazing or other energy-saving home improvements installed as part of a new plan launched this week by Manchester City Council.

Edinburgh uni installs double glazing
The University of Edinburgh is cutting its emissions by installing double glazing in its 1960s buildings.

Double glazing is not the only technology that can cut carbon emissions
It is well known that double glazing can cut carbon emissions, but businesses are unaware of the other technologies that are available for this purpose.

Over 190 nations meet to discuss climate change prevention policies
Double glazing is known to cut heat loss, energy use and CO2 emissions, but the leaders of 192 nations are in Copenhagen today to discuss the creation of a global policy to prevent climate change.

Smart meter readings will 'incentivise people to install double glazing'
Smart meters, to be installed in all homes by 2020, will show people how much money the could save if they installed double glazing and other energy-saving home improvements, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Eco-hospital with double glazing to be built in France
An eco-friendly hospital, with double glazing windows, is to be constructed in France.

Home Information Packs can 'reduce carbon emissions'
Energy Performance Certificates included in Home Information Packs are encouraging people to make energy-efficient home improvements, such as adding double glazing, according to an expert.

Thousands more eco-homes with double glazing proposed
Housing minister John Healey has announced proposals for nine more eco-towns, which will create around 45,000 eco-homes with double glazing.

Village hall to save money through new double glazing
New double glazing is to be fitted at Pattishall Parish Hall in Northamptonshire as part of a £300,000 refit, which also includes a new kitchen.

New houses 'must have double glazing' by 2016
Houses built from 2016 must have double glazing and insulation to ensure they are carbon neutral, housing minister John Healey has confirmed.

Government urges schools to save energy
The government is urging schools in England to save energy

'Green gas' developed
A biogas made through a process similar to composting is being generated by Ecotricity, the world's first green electricity company.

Heat-loss detecting vehicles head to Winchester
Vehicles that detect how much heat is being lost from properties are visiting Winchester this month to show homeowners what improvements they should make, such as installing double glazing, to increase energy efficiency.

Governments should listen to 'recent climate change evidence'
Governments meeting in Copenhagen soon to discuss climate change should listen to recent evidence rather than relying on the 2007 Assessment Report, according to top scientific organisations.

Double glazing fitted in 114 Harrow homes
More than 100 homes in Harrow have been fitted with double glazing and insulation.

Wind turbines 'may not need planning permission'
New proposals from the housing and planning minister John Healey will see homeowners, developers and businesses able to install on-site wind turbines and air source heat pumps without needing to go through planning permission.

Village hall gets double glazing
A village hall has installed double glazing to reduce heating bills, thanks to a grant from East Staffordshire Borough Council.

Museum to get double glazing
Artefacts currently hidden away from the public will be able to go on display at a museum in Oxfordshire thanks to the installation of double glazing.

Fire stations install double glazing
Cambridgeshire fire stations have made a number of improvements to their buildings, including fitting double glazing, to ensure they are energy efficient.

Energy companies should 'pass profits to homeowners'
Energy companies should past pass profits back to those struggling with utility bills, according to charity Family Action.

Double glazing has 'long term benefits'
The environmental impact of the production of double glazing is outweighed by its long term benefits.

Eco-home with double glazing to be built in Cheltenham
An environmentally-friendly home with greenery on the roof and double-glazed windows is to be built in Cheltenham.

Double glazing could stop homeowners being fined under new proposals
The Environment Agency has proposed that every person in the UK should be allocated a personal 'carbon allowance' ration and receive fines should they use too much fossil fuel.

Ill man fears death from lack of double glazing
A man who suffers from cystic fibrosis is begging his local council to re-house him in a property with double glazing as he fears he "won't survive the winter" in the caravan he is currently living in.

The young should learn about energy-saving double glazing
Apprentices in looking after the UK's green spaces are being offered to youngsters, but they should also be educated in other ways of benefitting the environment, according to the Green Alliance.

Double glazed 'eco-pod' house extensions developed
A new company called Pod Space has created a collection of double glazed 'pods' to help people to extent their homes.

New double glazing for village hall as part of £320k renovation
Lottery funding is enabling a village hall to install double glazing and build a new kitchen.

York Scout hut gets double glazing
A Scout hut in Heslington, York, has had new windows with double glazing installed as part of an £11,000 makeover.

Green Party HQ gets double glazing
Double glazing has been fitted at the Green Party's headquarters after it was found to waste 610.5kg of CO2 a year.

Google launches energy measuring tool
A tool that allows consumer to see detailed home energy information on their computer has been launched by Google.

Install double glazing and 'show political support' for climate change policies, Brits urged
Politicians need more motivation from the public to introduce and implement climate change policies, according to the Campaign against Climate Change.

Shut UPVC windows and adjust heating times as clocks change
Insurance group RSA is advising people to adjust the timers on their heating and appliances this weekend as the clocks change.

Interest in double glazing increases as recession makes homeowners more energy conscious
The recession is making homeowners more eco-friendly, as they follow energy-saving measures to cut fuel bills, according to a survey.

Installing double glazing will reduce fuel payments but bills need "clarity"
The number of people contacting the Citizens Advice Bureau about problems with fuel debt has risen by nearly 50 per cent.

Double glazing 'not the only way to save energy'
Residents are learning how double glazing and turning electrical items off can cut their utility bills as part of Energy Saving Week.

New heating system, like double glazing, is "eco friendly"
An innovative heating system made by FARHO could reduce bills and help the environment, just like double glazing, according to the system's sales manager.

Double glazing "good way of cutting environmental impact"
Install double glazing to reduce your environmental impact, the curator of the Eco Home Exhibition has advised.

Energy efficiency equipment, such as double glazing, "improves house value"
Installing energy saving equipment, such as double glazing, will reduce living costs and increase the value of a house, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Modular housing, like double glazing, "cuts heat loss"
Modular housing is becoming more popular as it has many of the traits of double glazing - it is reliable, safe and sustainable, according to a number of sources.

Double glazing, insulation 'reduce heating need'
A pensioner with double glazing has benefited from a local council free insulation scheme.

Interest free loans for double glazing
The Scottish government is offering homeowners interest free loans to make energy-saving improvements to their homes, such as better insulation or double glazing.

Double glazing energy savings 'should be easier to monitor'
Smart meters, which show how much energy is used, would benefit greatly from clear visual displays, it has been suggested.

Britain searches for 'UK Green Voice'
A search has got underway to find Britain's green champion, who will be the voice of the people on environmental issues.

Welsh Tories back home emissions cut
The Welsh Conservatives are supporting the fight to reduce the UK's carbon foot print by unveiling new plans to install energy saving features into homes in Wales.

DIY retailers agree to reduce packaging and waste
WRAP has gained the signatures of six DIY retail giants in an agreement to reduce packaging and waste.

Double glazing helps school shrink energy use
A Staffordshire school, which is a case study on the Carbon Trust's website, installed double glazing to help to reduce its energy use by 12 per cent.

Defra: Most Brits have double glazing
The large majority of people have double glazing and/or loft insulation in their homes, according to a report funded by Defra.

Millions of Brits "struggle with bills"
Twenty-five per cent of British citizens are struggling to pay their bills, according to a new study.

Energy efficiency 'begins at home'
Improving the UK’s "inefficient housing stock" is the best way towards an energy efficient nation, an expert has said.

Bristol school gets double glazing to cut energy bills
In order to reduce energy bills and eliminate drafts a school in Bristol has installed double glazed windows.

£3.2m eco-home offered in raffle
A £25 raffle ticket could get you a £3.2 million eco-house near Stratford in a property competition.

Eco-home showcased in Barnsley
Inspace has turned a semi-detached family home into a carbon efficient property.

Savings 'motivate homeowners to make properties greener'
Homeowners are more likely to make energy efficient improvements to their properties if they can save money, it has suggested.

Sutton Council to create 'low-carbon neighbourhood'
Residents in Hackbridge are set to have energy efficient measures installed on their properties as part of a new initiative by Sutton Council.

Sudbury Hall success highlights benefits of energy efficiency
Efforts to improve the energy efficiency of a National Trust mansion have highlighted how property owners could benefit from similar moves.

Customers 'missing out on energy efficiency grants'
Homeowners could be missing out on government-funded grants to help make their properties more energy efficient, it has been claimed.

Notts resident embraces green home improvements
A Nottingham resident has sought advice from the Energy Saving Trust on how to make his home more energy efficient and now benefits from double glazing and insulation, and is fitting solar panels.

Luxury Cotswold eco home uses latest green technology
Green home improvements have helped a luxury six-bedroom property have a carbon footprint equivalent to an average two-bedroom flat.

London low-carbon zones announced
The ten London boroughs which will be receiving cash towards energy-efficient measures over the coming years have been named.

Eco-friendly measures 'as attractive as a new kitchen'
New research has suggested that eco-friendly measures are as attractive to prospective property buyers as traditional home improvements.

New energy efficiency campaign launched in UK
A new initiative designed to encourage people to cut their energy usage by ten per cent by the end of 2010 has been launched in the UK.

Energy ratings 'improving UPVC windows'
The launch of a new set of efficiency standards for UPVC windows has led to an increase in the development of more eco-friendly products, it has been suggested.

Norwich eco-home unveiled
A 1930s property in Norwich which has been renovated with a range of energy saving measures is to be opened up to the public.

Government 'must improve energy saving measures'
The government has been urged to provide more support to homeowners that are struggling to introduce energy saving measures in their properties.

Cavity wall insulation 'a good budget home improvement'
An expert has advised how people can improve their homes without spending large amounts of money.

Double glazing 'can reduce carbon footprint of a home'
An expert claims double glazing has positive energy efficiency effects.

Public 'must get behind energy efficiency'
A local government official has called on homeowners to do their bit to improve their energy efficiency.

'Grand gestures' needed to encourage energy efficiency
An expert has claimed that "grand gestures" may be needed to encourage people to improve the efficiency of their properties.

Critical need for energy efficiency improvements
An expert has claimed it is critical that the energy efficiency of housing in the UK is improved.

Inefficient properties should be impossible to sell, expert claims
A spokesperson for the Energy Saving Trust has stated that it should be impossible to sell inefficient properties.

Zero carbon property being researched
A project is set to be underway to develop a zero carbon house which can show the most cost effective energy efficiency measures.

Green home improvements 'ever popular'
A study finds Brits are looking to make environmental improvements to their home.

Energy-saving improvements 'help cut costs'
One family have shown how some green home improvements can help lower energy bills.

Scots invest £15m in energy efficiency
Some £15 million is to be invested in making Scottish homes greener.

Upfront costs of energy-saving improvements 'unavoidable'
While the initial costs of green home improvements are unavoidable, with energy bills set to rise the long-term benefits could outweigh them.

Binding target for efficiency proposed
European plans to introduce a binding target for energy efficiency could increase consumer interest in measures such as cheap double glazing.

Homeowners happy with double glazing scheme
Property owners who have taken advantage of the government's Warm Front scheme to get insulation or double glazing are happy with the results, according to a report.

British Gas to rollout energy saving technology
A leading utilities provider is to rollout new technology to measure the energy efficiency of homes across the UK.

Government selects eco-town sites
The government has announced its selection of the sites where new energy efficient eco-towns are to be built.

Energy efficiency 'a priority to cut emissions and bills'
The UK should focus on energy efficiency as a key way to cut both carbon emissions and utility bills, it has been claimed.

Government to announce efficiency plans
The government is preparing to launch new proposals to improve the energy efficiency of households across the UK.

Energy efficiency 'an important feature of a property'
A property expert has claimed that energy efficiency has become one of the most important issues considered by those looking to buy a house.

Higher council tax for inefficient homes?
The UK Green Buildings Council has proposed a controversial new scheme which could see people paying more council tax if they do not make their home more energy efficient.

Climate change 'not just a global problem'
People should not just view climate change as a global issue and must take steps to improve the efficiency of their homes, an expert has claimed.

Energy efficiency 'key to carbon emission reductions'
New report released with the backing of former prime minister Tony Blair has claimed energy efficiency could play a major part in cutting carbon emissions.

Energy efficiency 'has never been so important'
The UK's minister for energy and climate change has said that the issue of efficiency has "never been so important".

Efficiency drive 'could create jobs'
Efforts to make homes across England and Wales more energy efficient could create jobs, it has been claimed.

Figures highlight need for energy efficiency
New statistics predicting a rise in the cost of utility bills have highlighted the need for homeowners to boost the energy efficiency of their properties.

Sustainability 'a massive issue for development work'
The concept of making homes more sustainable has become a "massive issue", according to an expert.

Green building regulations consultation launched
A new consultation on the government's green building regulations has been launched.

Welsh begin green homes search
The Welsh Assembly Government has launched a new competition looking for some of the most energy efficient property designs in the UK.

Half of Brits 'have never had efficiency advice'
Almost 50 per cent of Brits have not been given advice on energy efficiency from tradespeople working on renovations in their home, it has been revealed.

Research highlights eco-friendly towns
A new study has highlighted which towns and cities in the UK have the most eco-friendly services.

Businesses offered efficiency loans
Companies across Tyneside could get money off energy efficient measures under a new scheme.

'Plan needed' for housing upgrade
The government needs to put a plan in place to support its efforts to improve the efficiency of all homes in the UK, the Federation of Master Builders has claimed.

Tenants 'looking for efficient homes'
New research has revealed that tenants consider the energy efficiency of properties they consider renting.

Smart meter roll-out confirmed
The government has confirmed plans to roll out smart meters to all homes across UK by 2020.

Low carbon zones pledge for London
Boris Johnson has revealed plans for ten specific low carbon zones in London.

Homeowners concerned over costs of 'going green'
New research has found that homeowners in the UK are not installing some energy efficient measures due to the costs involved.

Demand for green homes in the UK
GreenMoves claims energy efficient homes are still in demand and are not affected by the troubles disturbing the rest of the property market.

Brits supporting energy saving inventions
A new study has found that consumers in the UK are keen on the advancement of new energy efficient technologies and inventions.

Home renovations 'could cut carbon emissions'
Friends of the Earth claims double glazing and insulation can help make a home more energy efficient.

Homeowners 'enthusiastic about energy efficiency'
A new study shows property owners in the UK are positive about the need to improve the eco-friendliness of their homes.

Couple tells of new 'super-insulated' home
A couple have told the Guardian how they are planning a number of energy efficient improvements to their home in Lewes, Sussex.

Households to be offered improvement loan under Tory gov't
George Osbourne, Conservative shadow chancellor, has outlined plans to offer households £6,500 loans to boost the energy efficient of their property.

Solar panel expert visits eco-home
Jeremy Legget from Solarcentury has paid a visit to a home in Norfolk which utilises 26 solar panels to produce its own energy.

Wasting fossil fuels 'should be made a crime'
A leading environmentalist has claimed that homeowners who waste fossil fuels by not making their property energy efficient should be classed as criminals.