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'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.


Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years A barn conversion with microgeneration and a ground source heat pump could save its owners £70,000.


Govt launches site to help with eco design The government has launched a new environmental information hub to help people adapt to climate change in the UK.


Changes made to Low Carbon Buildings Programme Funding for the residential portion of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme has been extended to 2010, it has emerged.


Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland' Generating low carbon electricity from home could become a more simple process, thanks to plans under consideration by the Scottish government.


Climate change group seeks "low carbon champions" A new climate change action group has been set up in Winchester to encourage residents to cut the city's carbon footprint by one-third, it has been reported.


Carbon-reducing home insulation 'more cost-effective than ever' Installing insulation can reduce both homeowners' energy bills and carbon footprints far more effectively than less extensive changes, an expert has claimed.


Big name firms pledge to cut carbon emissions Many of the biggest businesses and organisations in London have signed up to a new scheme that aims to significantly reduce their carbon footprint by 2010.


Greener buildings 'simple to introduce' Making both new and existing properties more environmentally friendly requires minimal effort and expense, a United Nation's climate change expert has claimed.