Communities minister Iain Wright has claimed that improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings could be a "major part" of the solution to climate change.Speaking in advance of the nationwide rollout for mandatory energy performance certificates for all new homes and large commercial properties on April 5th, Mr Wright claimed...

Double-glazing for windows and opting for photovoltaic solar cells on the roof are all measures that have been suggested to improve a home's energy performance certificate (EPC) rating.According to the Telegraph, a homeowner from Somerset recently received a number of green recommendations to boost his Victorian home's ranking from a...