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His digital startup is spreading the word about heat pumps by offering training for installers, information for homeowners – and guaranteed efficiency

An electric-powered complex debuts with hundreds of ‘passive’ homes

Householders are angered by the discovery they cannot remortgage or sell their homes after installing spray-foam insulation to cut energy use

Our former environment correspondent had solar panels installed in 2010 and later added a heat pump. He’s totted up the energy generated and cash saved over the years

Rising block tariffs and national energy guarantee systems are almost unknown in Europe – but are flourishing elsewhere

In a country that is world famous for its beaches and warm weather, winter in most Australian homes is – surprisingly – very cold.

Electric vehicles are ‘batteries on wheels’ that can put energy back into the National Grid when solar panels and windfarms do not provide much power

Newer models are quieter than older ones, and barking dogs are a far bigger cause of complaints

Global demand for renewable energy is surging so why make solar panels, wind turbines and EVs dearer for western consumers?

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 But many are out of date and can be misleading

Charity says tech problems and poor customer service mean millions in Great Britain missing out on promised benefits

A Guardian survey of leading climate scientists revealed their despair about the future. John Coghlan, Rachael Orr, Natalie Bennett, Dr Robin Russell-Jones and Gregory Johnson find reasons to keep on fighting

Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, says mandatory installation programme would cut cost of creating a smart grid

Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, says mandatory installation programme would cut cost of creating a smart grid

Energy watchdog warns pace must accelerate to hit targets after new batteries increased capacity by 130%