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The clocks are going back. But does it actually save energy?

Several studies in Europe and the US show Daylight Savings Times has very little effect on energy conservation.

26/10/2024

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IFA Berlin: Manufacturers present tech solutions to cut energy bills

How can you slash the energy used at home? New kitchen and household appliances can make a difference, manufacturers say at the IFA Berlin electronics show.

11/09/2024

Eco-Innovation

Inside Europe’s largest indoor arena as it seeks to clean up its act

As audience expectations grow bigger and bigger, how can stadiums reign in their emissions?

01/06/2024

Eco-Innovation

Wind-powered heat pumps could slash energy bills by up to one third

Adding solar panels and a battery to the mix could make the cost and carbon savings even greater, according to a new report.

03/03/2024

Culture news

'No Wash' movement: Here's the dirt on how to save the planet

Initiated by fashion designer Stella McCartney and made popular by social media platform TikTok, the 'no wash' movement aims to save money and the planet. Culturally, however, it could cause a stink.

08/10/2023

Tech News

Bird flight is inspiring the next generation of energy-saving drones

The researchers, from Delft University in the Netherlands have devised the autonomous drone that uses its propellers 0.25 per cent of the time, compared to the 38 per cent required for a regular flight.

04/10/2023

Food and Drink

I dined at the UK's first air fryer restaurant: Here's how it went

Nathan Anthony joined forces with eBay to create the UK's first-ever pop-up restaurant exclusively serving dishes made from refurbished air fryers.

03/10/2023

Climate

Working remotely could cut your emissions by half, new study suggests

Working from home doesn’t mean you’re ‘net zero’, the US authors say, but it can result in some big savings.

22/09/2023

Eco-Innovation

This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener

Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme.

14/06/2023

Green News

Renewables prevented a coal comeback during Europe’s ‘crisis winter’

Nearly every EU state reduced energy demand last winter. Some cuts were voluntary - others were down to cost.

28/04/2023

Europe News

Recovering wasted heat could cover EU's energy needs - Report

The report published by engineering company Danfoss says that Europe could save up to €67bn by 2050 if it captured excess heat.

23/02/2023

Green News

London eyes up 'lights out' rule for skyscrapers at night

The initiative will “cut light pollution and save energy”, promised the City of London Corporation, the financial district governing body.

13/02/2023

Green News

Does Daylight Savings Time reduce energy consumption?

Clock changes were originally introduced to save energy, but the results have been inconclusive ever since. Now some countries are looking to get rid of them entirely.

07/02/2023

World News

Europe’s energy crisis: Living without central heating

Gripped by an energy crisis, Europe is in power-saving mode. In several countries measures are being taken to reduce consumption, such as in Belgium, where people are taking part in the SlowHeat experient, to see how they can cope without central heating.

21/12/2022

World News

EU must cut back energy use now to avoid shortages in 2023: IEA

The International Energy Agency has warned that EU could face a shortfall of natural gas next year if countries do not act now

12/12/2022

Green News

Insulate Britain celebrates win after government pledge

Four Insulate Britain activists are on trial today after blocking the M25 last year. But the group has celebrated a ‘civil resistance win.’

22/11/2022

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BLUETTI unveils new sustainable home power plant ahead of Black Friday sales

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This month, energy storage company BLUETTI unveiled the new EP600, a one-stop solution for alleviating soaring electricity prices and shortages through an eco-friendly, self-sustainable heating and energy system.

21/11/2022

Green News

‘Sobriété enérgetique’: Inside France’s plan to avoid blackouts

Politicians have been seen in turtlenecks and government buildings are cutting their heating in an effort to inspire people to follow suit.

31/10/2022

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This Australian home is powered with repurposed laptop batteries

In an attempt to be more sustainable, an Australian couple turned to powering their home with old batteries and their car with a wrecked Tesla.

28/10/2022

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Prepayment meters are making a comeback amid the energy crisis

We take a look at the pros and cons of prepayment energy meters - and why more people are likely to turn to them this winter.

25/10/2022