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Insulation could help cut energy demand by 20%

The government should make insulation compulsory to cut UK energy usage by 20 per cent, according to a specialist.

Government programme needs more promotion

The government should do more to promote its insulation initiative, according to environmental campaigners.


Energy efficiency in existing stock needs boosting The government must facilitate making existing homes more energy efficient, according to the UKGBC.


UK emissions reduction target should be 80% The government has been urged to raise the target for carbon emission reductions.


Biofuel motorbike takes victory A biofuel-powered motorbike has won a race at the Snetterton racetrack in Norfolk


Meadows shoots energy efficiency adverts Bafta winner Shane Meadows is helping to encourage people to become more energy efficient.


Community power needed to combat carbon emissions Community initiatives could be used to complement large scale projects to combat climate change and boost energy efficiency.


Report: £9.2bn needed to end fuel poverty A huge investment is required on the part of the government to lift people out of fuel poverty, according to a new report.


Energy efficiency measures introduced In a bid to improve the lot of low income or vulnerable consumers who are struggling with the rising price of fuel, the government has introduced a series of measures to encourage energy efficiency.


WWF calls for financial incentives for green homes The government is being encouraged to consider a scheme of financial incentives for homeowners who make energy efficient improvements in a new report released by WWF UK.


Tidal stream project gets go-ahead The government has given the go-ahead to a new project based in the Humber to harness tidal energy for the generation of electricity.


WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions A "radical shift" is needed in government policy if the UK is to achieve its carbon emission reduction targets, a new report has suggested.


Low carbon vision revealed A number of British business owners have shared their hopes for a low carbon economy in 2050 with the Telegraph.


Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.


Government grants 'may help carbon-conscious DIY-ers' Government grants may be beneficial for people embarking on DIY projects this spring, a newspaper has asserted.


Plogg 'may reduce' carbon footprint A new plug-in electricity meter nicknamed the "Plogg" may help households cut their carbon emissions, it has emerged.


New boiler 'can cut household carbon emissions' Installing a new boiler can help a household reduce its carbon footprint, according to a utility firm spokesman.


Home improvements 'could cut carbon emissions' More could be done to cut the UK's carbon footprint by making energy-efficient improvements to existing properties, an expert has suggested.


New Budget is 'disappointing', green groups say Environmental groups and green builders have expressed disappointment with this week's Budget announcement.


Insulation sales 'expected to rise' Following a successful sales year in 2007, an executive claims insulation sales may increase this year, the Telegraph has reported.