In a country that is world famous for its beaches and warm weather, winter in most Australian homes is – surprisingly – very cold.
Previously the idea was to sell electricity back to the grid, now the object is to power all of a household’s needs
Newer models are quieter than older ones, and barking dogs are a far bigger cause of complaints
Retrofitting for better energy efficiency often doesn’t require dramatic structural change. Simple steps can make a big difference
Cold or Wet? You think, squishing a sock betwixt red, swollen fingers. Cold or Wet? You wonder as you slide into icy sheets
Climate experts and ministers say burying electricity cables could cost 10 times more than pylons
National Grid’s plan for the Suffolk coast is mirrored across the UK. We need an energy policy that protects our heritage
It’s not a sexy subject in an election campaign, but the inefficiency of Britain’s housing stock is a crisis in waiting
Investigation finds assessors providing inaccurate EPCs and unhelpful advice to homeowners
EPCs are meant to be a vital insight into how energy efficient a property is. But many are out of date and can be misleading
Critics claim the technology is best suited to newbuilds – but studies reveal success with retrofits and in poorly insulated homes
Charity says tech problems and poor customer service mean millions in Great Britain missing out on promised benefits
Michael Wilkinson has had a good experience using a smart meter when charging his electric car and using a heat pump. But other readers remain unconvinced about their benefits
Jim Fleming notes that the European Space Agency can wake up a satellite but his power supplier cannot wake up his smart meters. Plus letters from Andrew Warren and David Redshaw
Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, says mandatory installation programme would cut cost of creating a smart grid
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