4 h. ago £256k funding boost will help 17 social homes become more energy efficient

The Scottish Government has granted £256,000 for the work from its Net Zero Heat Fund.

Economics

10 h. ago New laws to bolster UK’s defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

The National Cyber Security Centre warned last month that Chinese and Russian hackers posed a ‘signficant threat’ as serious online attacks reached a record high

Sport

13 h. ago AD FEATURE: Welsh charity offers free home energy support to over

The Older Not Colder service is based around a free home visit that includes expert advice and tips

Politics

26 h. ago How Scotland's forests can deliver future prosperity with higher wages, affordable homes and more

Planting more trees and using the wood to build energy-efficient homes would help tackle climate change and the biodiversity crisis, while creating jobs and wealth

Society

53 h. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering £150 rebate to help cut winter fuel bills

Eligible people in Scotland may need to claim this year’s £150 Warm Home Discount.

Economics

3 d. ago US states must stop the power shutoffs during the shutdown | Edward J Markey and Mark Wolfe

Americans are choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table. Officials and utilities can prevent thisAs the stalemate over government funding and healthcare benefits continues, winter is approaching – but federal heating assistance, blocked by the shutdown, isn’t arriving in time. Millions of American families are about to face an impossible choice: heating their homes or putting food on the table. As the senator for a state known for its volatile winters and as executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, we call on states and utilities to choose a different outcome for those families and shut off the shutoffs. A nationwide freeze on utilities’ ability to disconnect customers from heat for nonpayment isn’t about politics – it’s about public safety.The breakdown in federal budget negotiations has frozen the release of funding for many of the essential services families rely on nationwide, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assist...

Events

3 d. ago Fears care workers sponsored by SNP Government will face 'indescribable levels of exploitation'

Union bosses have called for care workers sponsored to work by the Scottish Government to boost the publicly-run social care sector

Politics

3 d. ago Cheapest way to heat your home this winter – and it could save you £240

THE Energy Saving Trust has shared eight practical ways to keep your home warm and energy-efficient this winter. From draught-proofing to insulation upgrades, each measure comes with typical costs, savings, and payback times to help you make informed choices. Draught-proofing your home is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save energy. Around...

Society

4 d. ago Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told

Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income householdsRachel Reeves has been told that cutting funding for home insulation at the budget would risk the UK’s climate goals and hurt low-income households in a joint intervention by energy firms, fuel poverty charities and environmental groups.In a letter to the chancellor, more than 60 groups and companies urged Reeves not to take such a damaging “short-term fix” to slash funding for more energy-efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills. Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago How to keep the heat in this winter and save money on your energy bills

The prospect of rising energy costs prompts a search for solutions around the home

Economics

5 d. ago Social housing to see £7 billion boost as mayors urged to ‘go bold’ with plans

Local leaders in England will be able to specify the types of homes needed in their areas and which sites to prioritise for construction.

Economics

7 d. ago Shoppers race to get 'lightweight' £127 portable heater that saves on energy bills as its slashed to £29

Looking for a way to keep your home warm this winter without racking up big energy bills? This portable heater could be the perfect solution - and it's now £29 down from £127

Economics

7 d. ago Five home improvements could save hundreds on energy bills and they're free

A property expert has identified five home improvements that could help UK homeowners save on their energy bills - and they can be installed at no cost through current support programmes

Science

7 d. ago The smart home system helping families stress less and save more on energy

EcoFlow’s clever AI-powered energy hub takes the guesswork and the hassle out of running a modern household

Society

7 d. ago Neighbour saving locals hundreds on bills by helping with home energy upgrades

Scott Watson, a former RAF military analyst, is helping householders on the island of Cumbrae insulate their homes and install solar panels.

Economics

8 d. ago Are sash windows energy efficient? Everything you should know

We explore whether modern sash designs can be both stylish and energy efficient and what to consider if you’re thinking of upgrading

Politics

1 week ago 'My wife’s obsession with saving energy is turning our home into a sauna'

The social media user said their wife had become extremely conscious of their home's energy use, to the point it is making it difficult to sleep. Commenters had a range of advice

Politics

1 week ago Simple household item could save you up to £50 on energy bills this winter

If you're worried about your energy bills rising while trying to get your home warm, the experts at Which? shared one item that can stop heat escaping

Economics

1 week ago Two million households to receive £240m from old energy accounts, Ofcom reveals

Ofgem and Energy UK have a message for anyone who has moved house in the last five years

Economics

1 week ago How 1.9 million households can reclaim £240m in energy credit

Ofgem and Energy UK have a message for anyone who has moved house in the last five years

Economics