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- 'Hey Google, dim the lights': how smart home devices can save money Sat, 2 May 20, 4:00pmFrom energy-saving bulbs to leak detectors, smart tech offers many benefits at the touch of a button
- Households to be paid for daytime green electricity use during lockdown Sun, 5 Apr 20, 11:33pmFall in energy use combined with bright, breezy weather leads to lowest electricity prices in 10 years
- 'Beast from the east' cold snap led to spike in Britain's emissions Fri, 7 Feb 20, 4:57amUK’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 equivalent to total output of Niger, data shows
- Ofgem sets out nine-point plan to prioritise climate crisis Mon, 3 Feb 20, 11:01amRegulator aims to support investment in low-carbon technology while protecting households from price rises
- World's biggest fund manager vows to divest from thermal coal Wed, 15 Jan 20, 3:27amBlackRock CEO says climate crisis will now dictate investments but environmentalists remain wary
- BlackRock says climate crisis will now guide its investments Wed, 15 Jan 20, 12:08amCEO reveals step change at world’s largest fund manager and predicts fast reshaping of global finance
- I need help trying to plug into the costs of charging electric cars Thu, 7 Nov 19, 6:01pmShould I do my research into tariffs before I get the car or get the car first?
- Energy watchdog accused of stalling electric vehicle rollout Sat, 19 Oct 19, 2:22amScottish Power boss says UK regulator needs reform after refusing upgrades to cope with e-vehicle demand
- Firms ignoring climate crisis will go bankrupt, says Mark Carney Sun, 13 Oct 19, 10:00pmBank of England governor warns of financial collapse linked to climate emergency
- Top investment banks provide billions to expand fossil fuel industry Sun, 13 Oct 19, 10:00pmExclusive: analysis reveals lenders provided $700bn to expand sector since Paris climate pact
- Understanding the Climate Movement Part 3: Follow the Money Mon, 7 Oct 19, 4:00pmGuest post by Dr Paul Rossiter Following my earlier two essays that looked at the new grand narrative of the green/left and the corruption of the cause, I now turn to the main engine driving the climate movement from day...
- Centrica to use customers' hot water tanks to stop blackouts Mon, 30 Sep 19, 1:08amBritish Gas owner to harness smart appliances to help balance National Grid
- Smart energy meter rollout deadline pushed back to 2024 Tue, 17 Sep 19, 3:32amGovernment decision follows critics saying 2020 deadline had no chance of being met
- Time to bin letters making dubious solar claims Tue, 30 Jul 19, 4:00pmMessages appear to be a ruse to get people to sign up to unnecessary services
- Not so smart: bad meter installations leave customers in debt and in the dark Sun, 28 Jul 19, 5:00pmConsumers are left footing the bill when a much-vaunted new technology goes wrongValerie Cooper has always budgeted carefully in order to pay her utility bills on time...
- Works out the repayments on a home loan and displays a handy graph to show you how quickly you are paying off the loan. Also allows you to check how green your house is and if the money saved could help pay off the loan sooner.