Homeowners in Kirklees will soon be able to view a thermal image detailing how much heat energy is being wasted due to poor insulation, the Press Association has reported.As part of a council initiative - the Warm Zone programme - it is hoped the images will encourage residents and local...

A primary school in Norfolk is benefiting from the installation of a number of energy-efficient ground source heat pumps, it has emerged.According to provider Dimplex UK, a total of three low-carbon heat pumps were installed at Scarning Primary School in Dereham as part of a new build project at the...

Although some green energy providers have a reputation for being expensive, an eco-writer for the Telegraph claims that her green home is saving her family money on fuel bills. Sara Lonsdale claims that her family is saving around £552 on their annual fuel bills through electricity provided by Good Energy...

Using solar panels as a replacement for a traditional boiler may help homeowners save on their electricity bills, according to a south-east London resident.Johannes Gleede told the BBC that since installing a thermal solar panel in his roof, his electricity bills have halved.The British Photovoltaic Association claims that rooftop solar...

People interested in constructing a green home may find that local housebuilders and sustainable materials that require less transportation are more eco-friendly than mass-produced housing, an expert has asserted.Brian Berry, director of external affairs for the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) claimed that the group's members are making an effort...

A new development of green homes has been approved by city councillors in Sheffield, it has emerged.The new green housing estate is expected to consist of 41 houses in Norfolk Park.Sheffield city council has announced that each home will feature high-specification glazing, additional insulation, high-efficiency heating appliances and recycling facilities.Each...

Energy-efficient lightbulbs in soft-coloured tones may encourage more people to make the switch, the Telegraph has suggested.It asserted that people worried about the florescent-look of traditional "cold blue" energy-efficient bulbs may be appeased with lightbulbs in a range of shades, including warm peach and pale cream.Photographer Liz Carrington told the...

A secondary school in south Durham has won an energy-saving product kit in a recent competition, it has emerged.Wolsingham School and Community College has been presented with an "eco-quiet" PC, as well as a wind turbine large enough to supply power to the machine.The Herald & Post reported that the...

A supplier of low-carbon lighting solutions has suggested that intelligent light-dimming technology may help cut electricity costs and reduce carbon emissions.BusinessGreen reported today that US firm Lumenergi is currently working to market its Dimming Electronic Ballast technology, which can allow the lighting levels of a building to be adjusted automatically...

The Institute of Engineering and Technology has announced that a new edition of wiring regulations for the UK will improve the safety of green technologies, such as rooftop photovoltaic panels and wind turbines.According to John Ware, senior engineer for the institution, the 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations -...

Planners working on a low-carbon housing scheme in Altrincham, Cheshire in collaboration with the National Trust have stated that tighter regulations are needed if the UK is to meet its 2016 zero-carbon housing targets.The Guardian reported this week that the progress report for the Stamford Brook development - which is...