Government grants to help fund draught-proofing and cavity wall insulation projects may be beneficial to homeowners looking to save money on their electricity and gas bills, it has been suggested.The Miss Pennypincher feature in today's Telegraph, entitled "Tougher than tough", explained that increasing energy costs may encourage many homeowners to...

A new report released by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has claimed that UK residents need a greater understanding of the issues surrounding carbon emissions and global warming if plans for new zero-carbon homes are to be achieved.The report - which was based on around 500 interviews with homeowners, as...

Improving energy efficiency with measures such as insulation will have a "more meaningful impact" on the UK's carbon footprint than renewable energy measures, according to a green fund manager.Charlie Thomas, who runs the £300 million Jupiter Ecology Fund, stated that energy efficient technology is currently supported by greater government regulation...

A new government-sponsored advice line may inspire consumers to make green home improvements, environment secretary Hilary Benn has suggested.Norfolk-based news source EDP24 reported today that as many of the UK's existing homes are nearing 100 years old - with those built before 1919 thought to be the least energy efficient...

Adding insulation to a property and using energy-efficient light bulbs can save homeowners up to £250 each year, the Energy Savings Trust (EST) has revealed.Although many people already use this type of light bulb and may have considered insulation to make a home warmer, these potentially low-cost changes can make...

A biomass heating and passive ventilation system in a UK school is now complete, an offsite construction specialist has claimed.According to h&v news, the low carbon systems are part of an extension at Bewdley High School and Sixth Form Centre, which was conducted by Yorkon on behalf of Worcestershire county...

New research commissioned by UK DIY retailer B&Q has found that a number of Brits are looking for ways to make their lifestyle more energy efficient.The firm reported that around 64 per cent of homeowners have chosen to use energy-efficient light bulbs at home, while around 20 per cent are...

An established green home is enjoying a new spark of interest from people developing an interest in environmental issues. The Eco House in Western Park, Leicester, was created 20 years ago and is run by GroundWorks environmental charity, the Melton Times reported. As well as traditional double glazing, the house...

Residents of Leeds may be inspired to make energy efficient improvements to their homes following the city's first conference on climate change, the Yorkshire Evening Post reported.Entitled Transition City Leeds, the conference will focus on a number of strategies to combat climate change, including encouraging residents to purchase locally-sourced food...

An eco-friendly office building in Wales is set to have a number of sustainable features, it has emerged.According to Green Building Press, the building site - 3 Assembly Square at Cardiff Waterside - will feature high-end energy efficiency technology, including a biomass boiler and a rainwater harvesting system."This office building...

Investing in eco-friendly household items such as energy-efficient lightbulbs may help homeowners save money while cutting their electricity consumption, it has been suggested.According to Nigel Berman, founder of Nigel's Eco Store, homeowners can take advantage of energy-saving home improvements to weather the credit crunch.He stated that by reducing household energy...