Blog > June 2012

 

Energy efficiency in the home must be focused on the right areas

Wednesday 27th June 2012

A report released yesterday by the Energy Saving Trust, “Powering the Nation”, has suggested that UK households are wasting significant amounts of energy by leaving computers, TV and other electronic devices on standby. The report also concluded that most...

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Is UK cleantech innovation falling behind?

Friday 22nd June 2012

A recent blog by the Energy Saving Trust, discussing a report from WWF and Cleantech Group, has asked whether the UK is falling behind when it comes to cleantech innovation? It is a pertinent question - as the blog rightly points out the transition to low...

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Technological innovation key to hitting energy efficiency targets

Tuesday 19th June 2012

At the end of last week the European Parliament formally approved the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive following much negotiation with EU energy ministers. Although it is still to be ratified by member states this is clearly a major step along the path...

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Navetas and British Gas help drivers understand real cost of running an electric vehicle

Thursday 14th June 2012

There is little doubt that electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity across the world, as governments look to incentivise the sale of EVs and drivers look for more cost-effective, environmentally-friendly ways of getting around. In the UK, May...

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Smart EV charging points for the home? A smart idea

Tuesday 12th June 2012

Narec’s CTO, Steve MacDonald, speaking at Utility Week’s electric vehicle (EV) conference this week, said that energy suppliers should offer consumers home charging points with smart functionality and a specific tariff for EV owners to help support the...

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