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- What is R-Value, U-Value and how do they relate to insulation? Wed, 3 May 17, 10:09amHow 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.
- What is convection and how it effects your heating costs Sun, 16 Apr 17, 11:24pmConvection 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.
- Don’t cut £13.2bn warm homes pledge over winter fuel payments, Labour told Tue, 27 May 25, 3:00pmCharities and experts urge government to honour pledge on energy efficiency as it looks to pay for policy reversal
- The pros and cons of Passivhaus buildings | Letters Mon, 26 May 25, 2:22amAlan and Jane Hill’s home-building project is stymied by soaring costs, while a community centre renovated to Passivhaus standard is celebrated by Jenny Littlewood
- Poor building standards add £1,000 to energy bills of new homes, analysis finds Fri, 16 May 25, 2:00pmAbout £5bn more spent than if rules for low-carbon new-builds had not been scrapped in 2016, ECIU thinktank finds
- ‘Shipwrecked in the 21st century’: how people made it through Europe’s worst blackout in living memory Wed, 30 Apr 25, 4:20amDaring rescues were attempted, quick commutes turned into hours-long odysseys, cars were directed by baguettes – but the show went on in the world’s best restaurant
- Is it still worth getting a home battery in Australia if I can’t install solar panels on my roof? Sat, 26 Apr 25, 1:00amSome households aren’t suited to solar – but do batteries make environmental or financial sense on their own?
- Will global climate action be a casualty of Trump’s tariffs? Fri, 11 Apr 25, 4:00pmClean energy investors likely to pull back from US, but other countries may seize opportunity to speed transition
- ‘The heat you need at a reasonable price’: how district heating can speed the switch to clean energy Fri, 28 Mar 25, 4:00pmIn Sweden, most residential heating and hot water comes from heating networks – helping to pool resources and innovation
- Get the app, consider capacity and be ready for behavioural change: top tips on installing a home battery Sat, 15 Mar 25, 1:00amGuardian readers share what they wish they had known before taking the plunge
- Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark? Tue, 4 Mar 25, 11:31pmWhile millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system
- Labor backs household batteries in bid to win over voters on cost-of-living and climate worries Sun, 2 Mar 25, 6:00amExclusive: Coalition energy efficiency package also on the cards as climate advocates urge better subsidies on solar and other alternatives
- Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says Mon, 24 Feb 25, 5:00pmGreen sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security
- Heat pump sales in Europe fall 23% to pre-Ukraine war levels Wed, 19 Feb 25, 10:01amGrowth in 2022 and 2023 was driven by soaring gas prices caused by Russia’s invasion, but 2024 saw sales slump
- ‘It feels enveloping and calming’: the London house wrapped in cork Wed, 19 Feb 25, 4:00amDesigner Nina Woodcroft has created an energy-efficient family home that is also a useful conversation starter
- Call to make tech firms report data centre energy use as AI booms Fri, 7 Feb 25, 11:01amExperts say mandatory reporting on energy and water use is needed to avoid irreparable damage to environment
- End Federally Funded “Net-Zero” Building Codes Fri, 31 Jan 25, 1:00pmAs the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) strives to improve government efficiency, we urge them to look carefully at the“target-rich environment” of the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and...
- 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.