With fuel prices rising and a greater awareness of environmental issues among consumers, homebuyers are prepared to pay more for energy-efficient properties.This is according to an article in the Yorkshire Evening Post, which states that measures such as installing loft and cavity wall insulation can add to the value of...

A school in Cumbria has launched its new Eco Centre with a visit from the schools minister, it has been reported.The Carlisle News and Star has told of the opening of the new centre, which was visited by Jim Knight this week, at Cockermouth School.Developed as part of the government's...

A new development project in Northern Ireland will see the fitting of solar panels to apartments and town houses in Newtownards, it has emerged.Solarcentury, a London-based microgeneration specialist, is to provide its C21e tiles in order to generate some 26 kilowatts of electricity to new homes built by W Copeland...

Investors have put more than $100 billion (£50 billion) into the renewables industry, according a report in the Guardian today.Power companies are putting effort into developing renewable energy and car makers are opting for electrically operated vehicles and hybrids.The report says the industry will benefit from the current downturn in...