Prime minister Gordon Brown is expected to unveil plans for a large-scale expansion of renewable energy on both a domestic and industrial basis.Aspects of the scheme are expected to include incentives for microgeneration and energy conservation in the home, the Independent reports.Guaranteed prices will be set for those generating their...

Irish architect Tomas O'Leary has built passive home for his family, it has been claimed, with reduced expenditure on heating and hot water.Describing most newbuild homes as "tea bag" houses that leak heat everywhere, he told the Guardian that the key to an energy efficient home is windows.All the windows...

A green home in Strond is set to be showcased as part of the televised Grand Designs Awards - a spin-off of the housing innovation show on Channel 4.The Stornoway Gazette reported that Black Sheep House in Strond will appear in the first of live evening shows on May 4th....