Boiler Upgrade Scheme extended
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The government have announced that the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is to be extended by a further three years to 2028 as part of the government’s new ‘Powering up Britain’ plan. What is…
Heat Pumps and Electric Vehicles could save the grid £4.7 billion
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Hooking up millions of electric vehicles, heat pumps and other devices to the UK’s electricity grid could save up to £4.7bn a year by the end of this decade according to the energy…
Waste-to-Energy: Is it safe and who can do it?
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The world is continuing to adapt to the challenges of energy consumption. And, while we might have rid the world of much of its natural resources, there is something that we do have…
Easy ways to live more sustainably – part 2
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Following on from part 1 of this mini-series of blog posts, here are some additional easy ways to live more sustainably that we can all do to help the planet. Be water conscious…
Renewables will be world’s largest electricity source within 3 years
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Renewables will cover all growth in electricity supply over the next three years, overtaking oil, gas and coal to become the biggest power source in 2025. The news comes from a new report…
Record amount of renewable energy generated in the UK in 2022
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A record amount of energy from renewable sources was generated in the UK in 2022, according to new research. The researchers found that 40% of the UK’s electricity was made up of solar,…
Sheffield ranks amongst the top cities in Europe in Carbon Disclosure Project
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Sheffield has received an A- status in its first submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project which ranks Sheffield amongst the top cities in Europe. What is The Carbon Disclosure Project? The Carbon Disclosure…
Green and Eco-friendly home renovation ideas
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Many homeowners decide to renovate to make their homes feel fresher, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. Renovating your home is also an excellent opportunity to make it more environmentally friendly and sustainable. As people…
How many solar panels do I need on my house?
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Solar has become the most popular renewable energy source, with more homes than ever opting to generate their own solar electricity. For many considering solar panels, there are several questions that need answering…
Switching to a Heat Pump could mean you live for longer
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Making homes better insulated and using renewable energy to power them could mean people live longer. A new study found that net-zero policies like home insulation and heat pumps if successfully introduced, would…
