energy efficiency, Tag

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.

Convection directly effects the cost of keeping your house warm in winter. This article explains what convention is and some practical tips on how to battle convection.

Chancellor silent on home insulation, oil and gas windfall tax, and onshore windfarms – but freezes fuel duty

Heat pumps have become the tech of choice to keep homes warm – but what are they and how do they work?

Exclusive: Groups say chancellor needs to kickstart renewed drive to help cut bills and reduce emissions

Wood burning is one of biggest sources of small particle pollution in Britain, having doubled in a decade

Wood burning is one of biggest sources of small particle pollution in Britain, having doubled in a decade

Demand for wood stoves is soaring in energy crisis despite research showing their harmful effects

Only about £4.5bn of £6.6bn allocated for making buildings more energy efficient has been spent, analysis finds

Preventing heat waste largely being ignored as solution to energy crisis, say environmental campaigners

Critics say power generator would make loss without public support as firm boosts dividend after 84% rise in profits to £731m

Only a third of low-carbon heating scheme’s annual budget has been used since launch in May 2022

Only a third of low-carbon heating scheme’s annual budget has been used since launch in May 2022

Guardian Money writer gets independence advice on his home’s energy efficiency

Plans for Square Mile would create ‘brightness zones’ governed by curfews amid the darkened buildings

Many people warming homes with wood from construction sites unaware of health risks, say experts

Government plans to upgrade energy efficiency of homes will help only 5.8% of fuel poor households by 2030, campaign group claims

There are ways of keeping a house or property comfortable without spending a fortune on electricity. Listed here are ways to do that.

Using an energy efficient appliance is an important decision to make, as often the appliance is left running 24x7 so if you choose the right appliance it could significantly reduce your ongoing energy costs.

Lighting is usually the second highest energy consumer in a property (after heating and cooling); therefore using energy efficient lighting can do a lot to reduce energy consumption...

Home automation can help reduce the energy demands of a building whilst making it more comfortable to work or live in.

Green or Eco Architects are architects who specialize in designing buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable and kind to the environment. This is achieved by: reducing the environmental impact of building; designing...

Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...

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.

This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...

Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.

Works out the ideal Eave depth for a given height of window and world location; so the Sun comes in in Winter but not Summer, maximizing the passive solar effect.

R-value to U-value conversion calculator

R-Value calculator to work out the total R-Value of a set of materials, say in a wall, ceiling or floor. Great for working out rate of heat loss or gain.