Lincolnshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage homeowners to apply for government grants to make their properties more energy efficient.With fuel bills rising, grants of up to £2,700 are available under the Everybody Benefits scheme.This could help people switch their focus towards creating more green homes through energy...

Insulated with sheep's wool and built out of clay, a building that will meet new standards has its origins in the ancient traditions of Native Americans.The Natural House will join other showcase buildings brimming with energy efficiency and microgeneration technology on the BRE Innovation Park next month.However, the home, being...

Up to 55,000 homes were insulated in London in 2007 according to a new report.The London Assembly Environment Committee report entitle Lagging Behind – Insulating Homes in London, reported that while seemingly large numbers of homes had loft insulation or cavity wall insulation installed, it was not happening quickly enough.At...

One English borough has broadened the range of people eligible for energy efficiency grants.Ellsmere Port and Neston Borough council has reduced the age of eligibility for energy efficiency grants of up to £500 from 65 to 60.Rachel Gammon, manager of the council's private housing renewal unit, said: "We are delighted...

Energy efficiency benefits of double glazing, insulation and efficient boilers could be brought to low income homes through funds from the EU, following the proposal by the Commission.Yesterday (December 3rd) members of the EU Commission adopted a proposal to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in housing using...