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How the R-value of a buildings insulation or home is calculated and the factors that effect the final R value, and how to use it.

As the UN warns on climate change, we show moving to a 100% renewable supplier is easy

Feed-in tariff subsidies must not be abandoned, writes Sandra Walmsley, while Gaynor Adey says the UK government should look again at the Swansea Bay tidal projectNicholas Stern suggests that strong political will is needed...

I find them intrusive, and worry about what companies might do with the data

Green deals account for half of cheapest 10 tariffs, despite public thinking they are dearer, says uSwitch

More than 70% would make homes more energy efficient given government support

The average home has 10 halogen lights – here’s all you need to know about their greener alternativeFrom the end of this month halogen lightbulbs are to be removed from the market across Europe, with households expected...

Report by MPs and peers says predicted benefits of £11bn scheme to install 53m devices are ‘likely to be slashed even further’

Citizens Advice urges action after small supplier generates record complaints

Decision comes as regulator prepares to impose price cap on energy bills

UK called for 30% as green groups say increase does not go far enough

Watchdog cites concerns over customer service and financial resilience of some companies

Ministers told there is no logical argument against turbines in areas that want them

With the government aiming to clean up the UK’s air quality, wood burners and open fires are likely to come under scrutinyMillions of households with open fires and wood-burning stoves could face curbs on their use after...

Welsh scheme will factor in home’s energy efficiency into lenders’ affordability calculations

Citizens Advice says silence on energy efficiency plans will mean households lose out