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...

Elderly people who own their own homes or rent privately may be eligible for a government grant to help make their property more energy efficient, the Department for Work and Pensions has suggested.Mike O'Brien, minister for pensions reform, claimed that up to £1 in every £3 spent on heating bills...

A collaboration between Brent council, a non-profit company and a charitable organisation will allow homeowners to receive grants for a range of thermal home improvements, including insulation upgrades, central heating, boiler repairs and loft and cavity wall insulation.The council has made an agreement with London Warm Zone, as well as...

The Welsh assembly government is expected to announce the launch of a new energy scheme that would see the country become self-sufficient in renewable energy within the next 20 years, the BBC has reported.It is expected that environment minister Jane Davidson will highlight the capacity for clean energy production in...

Grants for insulation and new boilers have improved the quality of life for many families in Birmingham, according to the Birmingham Mail.The newspaper reported that the city's Health Through Warmth scheme - a partnership with utility firm npower that has provided more than £9.3 million in grants for heating and...

The Welsh assembly government intends to change the country's planning guidelines, which may make it easier for homeowners to install methods of renewable energy generation in their homes.In an announcement made yesterday by Jane Davidson, minister for environment, sustainability and housing, the government revealed a number of proposals which will...

A government grant programme for renewable energy generation products is set to undergo a revamp during next month's budget announcement, it has emerged.According to the Guardian, the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) will have underspent by around £10 million in a years' time, which is thought to be a result...