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From April, the government will no longer pay for surplus electricity households produce

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

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

Toshiba’s plan to sell plant in disarray over government’s ‘risky’ financing plan

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’

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

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

With news that utility bills are on the rise, experts say technology will revolutionise both consumer use and generation of powerThe home of the future looks an increasingly attractive place to live this week, after millions...