Renters over-paying on their energy bills

Renters over-paying on their energy bills

Renters are paying extra on their energy bills due to poor energy efficiency, landlords need to improve homes to ensure compliance with the MEPS legislation According to a new study conducted by insurance firm AXA, renters are collectively paying £13million extra a...
Should ESOS cover the public sector?

Should ESOS cover the public sector?

A new report suggests that the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) should cover a wider range of businesses. According to a new report published by Policy Exchange, the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) should be extended to cover public sector institutions...
Non-compliance with MEPS may cost £1bn extra in energy bills

Non-compliance with MEPS may cost £1bn extra in energy bills

A legal loophole means landlords can become exempt from complying with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, costing tenants more in energy bills According to 10:10, a climate change charity, tenants in the UK who live in draughty homes risk paying £1bn extra in...
New UK energy efficient plan needed

New UK energy efficient plan needed

In order to meet the Government’s target of reducing carbon emissions by 2050, a new energy efficiency policy is needed. Previous Government energy efficiency policies have failed to keep on track with its carbon targets of reducing emissions by 80%, with numerous...
Greenest summer for UK energy

Greenest summer for UK energy

According to the National Grid, more than half of the UK’s electricity came from low carbon sources this summer. Analysis of power generation conducted by the National Grid, revealed that a combination of solar, wind and nuclear pushed carbon emissions to their lowest...