energy, Tag

Electricity costs are constantly increasing. This article explains 10 top tips that are cost effective and practical.

How to save money by being more energy efficient, we look at various ways of reducing your energy bills and electricity consumption.

Solar Power systems installed at the home or office can reduce environmental impact. How solar panel systems work is described and how you and the environment benefit.

Windows, doors and other openings account for up to 40% of a buildings energy consumption in heating and cooling. This article explains what you can do to save money and be green.

Passive solar building design is explained and how passive solar principals are used to design green homes and buildings, and save you money.

Australians are world leaders in rooftop solar and home batteries - but greater energy efficiency could make them a triple threat

“It was the best of energy policies; it was the worst of energy policies” – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. (Apocryphal)

US president announces plans for two new coal plants, in Alaska and West Virginia, using Defense Production Act

Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaring

Investigation reveals regulator let firms off the hook on cleanup bonds despite backlog that will take decades to clear

How to change the energy market from within. Plus: Is Iran Trump’s Vietnam?

While many US city councils have passed moratoriums, Monterey Park is first where residents have voted on a ban

Government rejects offshore rubbish being shipped to Fiji and burned after opposition from traditional landowners and tourism operators

Some will question its credibility – but the alternative future to the one imagined in the World Justice Report is far more bleak

Labour leadership hopeful says NI reduction for firms could ‘incentivise’ hiring, particularly of younger people

Grattan Institute calls on Labor to set policies that will further reduce the use of gas in order to meet net zero targets

While Westminster’s attention is focused on Andy Burnham and Makerfield, another pivotal byelection is taking place in Scotland’s north-east

Cllr Lucy Shaw says councils could take up many policies to help, including more support for rooftop solar installations

Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around it

Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies

Works out how long an investment in an energy storage time shifting system would take to pay back in full. Such systems typically charge a battery during the off peak period and then discharge during the peak period, so saving...

Work out how much power your devices and appliances use with the total cost. Also shows how much standby/phantom power costs you. Helps you save money.

Helps you work out the running cost of electric based underfloor heating taking into account peak and off-peak electricity prices