Nottingham Playhouse to undergo £1m makeover for superior energy efficiency
The Nottingham Playhouse is a Grade II listed building that was officially opened back in 1963, when energy-related costs were significantly lower than they are today.
Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important for local authorities
Local authorities across the UK are becoming increasingly interested in the concept of energy efficiency, most of them actually having some sort of plan set up in order to make the buildings they manage more efficient and cut down on bills.
CBI issues call to action on energy efficiency to government, firms
Both the UK Government and companies should do a lot more about implementing energy efficiency measures, said the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) in a public call to action.
SMEs get £5m fund to improve energy efficiency
Small and medium sized businesses will be able to access a fund worth up to £5 million in order to implement a variety of energy-efficiency measures, a news report on the matter has revealed.
More than a third of people in the UK are concerned about their heating bills, study reveals
Around 38% of people living in the UK are very concerned regarding their future energy bills, a BBC Radio 5 live survey has revealed.The study involved 1,035 adults and was conducted by ComRes, who interviewed people by telephone between 30 August and 1 September 2013.
British Gas might have overcharged customers for five years, OFGEM reveals
According to a new report by energy regulator OFGEM, between 2006 and 2011, British Gas failed to "round down" the calorific value, a charge that covers the heat or thermal energy in the gas a customer uses.
Green Deal adoption not as successful as expected, says report
Despite being heavily promoted by the UK Government, the Green Deal programme is apparently not enjoying a particularly impressive level of success, with only three households across the UK reportedly finalizing the loaning process for energy saving measures.
The Future of UK Energy : Soaring Bills, Regular Blackouts
Home owners and renters across the UK might be forced to pay hundreds of pounds more on their energy bills by the end of next year, a new market report reveals.
“Massive boom” in cheap energy expected, if UK exploits shale gas reserves, claim more experts
The debate regarding shale gas exploration and the future of UK's energy reserves remains a pretty heated one, and it seems that yet another expert has joined the group lobbying for extensive exploration.
Energy UK asks for higher efficiency on Green Deal and ECO schemes
Trade association Energy UK publicly asked Climate Change Minister Greg Barker to help impose a higher level of efficiency for the Government's flagship energy efficiency schemes - the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO), a news report reveals.