2 h. ago Ukraine facing widespread power cuts after generating capacity reduced to ‘zero’ by Russian attacks

Power to be cut for as much as 16 hours a day across most of Ukraine while repairs are carried outPower will be cut for between eight and 16 hours across most regions of Ukraine on Sunday, state transmission system operator Ukrenergo has said, after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure reduced the country’s generating capacity to “zero”.Moscow, which has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country from Friday into Saturday. Continue reading...

Events

25 h. 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

31 h. ago The 3 ways government could reduce energy bills for UK households without removing VAT

Green Alliance says the measures could reduce the typical household fuel bill by £178 a year

Politics

41 h. 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

41 h. ago The easy household trick that could reduce your energy bill by 10%

Leaving electronic devices plugged into sockets can account for a significant portion of household energy consumption

Science

43 h. ago UK households urged to use EDF Energy tip that could save £60 on bills

EDF Energy has provided a range of tips and advice on how to reduce your energy bills

Economics

1 week ago Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds

Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demandWind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK since 2010, a study has found.Users of gas have been among the biggest beneficiaries, the research suggested. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago What is a cortisol cocktail? The drink promising to reduce stress and boost energy

There are claims that the drink, which is made with orange juice and salt, can lower high cortisol levels

Politics

2 w. ago Four energy experts agree on the cheapest time to use a washing machine

From the best time of day to wash your laundry to the ideal temperature, here's everything you need to know to reduce energy bills

Science

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves promises 'targeted action' at Budget to help with cost of living

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is already looking at cutting the 5% VAT rate charged on energy bills and is also said to be considering reducing green levies on bills

Economics

3 w. ago 'I tried Martin Lewis' secret radiator trick, it boosts heat and slashes bills'

Martin Lewis's money-saving trick has been doing the rounds online - and it's easy to see why. From reducing energy bills to keeping homes warmer, this simple hack is a must-try this winter

Society

3 w. ago Four simple radiator tricks to boost heating and slash energy bills

As the weather turns colder, many people are looking for ways to boost their heating and reduce their energy bills. It turns out using some simple radiator tricks could help

Science

4 w. ago Households urged to clean hidden fridge area to possibly cut £500 on energy bills

Households are being advised to clean this one area of there fridge, which could help reduce energy bills by £500 this winter...

Economics

4 w. ago UK households warned over one type of flooring that could be costing you more

A flooring expert has shared the type of flooring that could help reduce energy bills and keep your home warmer in the winter months.

Events