Domestic energy assessors could capitalise on the rising amount of interest consumers are taking in energy efficiency, as demonstrated by their internet search habits.According to traffic monitoring firm Hitwise, searches related to energy efficiency have seen a sharp rise in the last 12 months.The company attributes the growing...

As the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates for rental properties approaches, a new survey shows that landlords have been making energy efficiency improvements to their properties.Almost two thirds (63 per cent) of landlords have installed double glazing in their properties since purchasing them, according to a study by Paragon Mortgages.More...

A good energy performance certificate rating could become more important if a merger which analysts claim would further reduce consumer choice in the energy markets goes through.Invesco, which has a 15 per cent stake in British Gas parent company Centrica has proposed a merger with nuclear generator British Energy, in...

Domestic energy assessors who recommend that households with heating oil boilers install insulation or double glazing could be helping them make savings on their utility bills following the revelation that the price of the fuel has risen 93 per cent in a year.Inflation figures published by the Bank...

Homes in Ireland are to be made carbon neutral if new regulations go ahead.Irish environment minister John Gormley unveiled plans to change building regulations to bring energy efficiency in new buildings to 60 per cent, compared to the current 40 per cent by 2010, with a view to increasing this...

A new form of energy generation has been proposed that uses everyday windows.Researchers at the Massachussetts University of Technology have claimed that they have discovered a means of harnessing solar power by using normal windows.According to the Green Building Press, a paper published in Science journal has presented the academics'...

Landlords should be sure to make energy efficient improvements to their properties in preparation for the introduction of energy performance certificates (EPCs).From October 1st this year, EPCs will be compulsory for all landlords who market their properties to tenants. Leaders, a letting agency, has warned that landlords should take measures...

Television DIY programmes are inspiring UK homeowners to make improvements to their properties, it has emerged.According to research conducted by Alliance and Leicester, some 21 per cent of people have stated that they would like to install double glazing.In addition, it is estimated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

A number of Welsh homeowners have admitted they have taken steps to improve the environmental efficiency of their homes during the past year, according to the Western Mail.Citing research conducted by Co-operative Bank Mortgages, the newspaper reported that that some 75 per cent of people in Wales have made their...

Work is set to begin on energy-efficient improvements to be carried out on homes in north London, it has been reported.Contract Journal stated that the £230 million Decent Homes Scheme will go ahead in Haringey as the council in the London borough secured a £198.5 million grant to help fund...

An innovative eco-home, which is planned to be built into a hill in the Cotswolds, features triple-glazed windows as part of its green strategy, the Telegraph has reported.The zero-carbon house, which will be constructed underneath the ruins of a converted barn on family-owned farmland, is situated in a designated area...