How to find out which appliances are costing you the most - there might be some surprises!

The average home electricity bill in the UK last year was £679. If you paid that sort of energy...

What's the most efficient way to heat one room?

If you are using just one room in your house for long periods of time, perhaps because you work...

When to turn your heating on and other heating tips

If there’s one sure sign that marks the end of summer and the start of the colder parts of the...

Freebies to help you be more energy efficient

Creating a more energy efficient home needn’t cost a fortune. In fact, there are plenty of...

How much does my TV cost to use?

Feet up, television on.

5 home energy mistakes you're probably making - and how to take control

It’s time to wrestle back control and stop wasting energy in your home. Many people won’t need...

Quiz: are you wasting money on home energy?

It’s all too easy to waste energy - and money - in the home. 

Passivhaus and the quest for a truly energy efficient home

If you’re setting out to build a low-energy home, but don’t believe that the standard Building...

Green Homes Grant: how it works and why you should act now

The government has launched a new scheme to help pay towards home energy efficiency...

How monitoring electricity use can save you money

How much energy are you using in your home right now? Perhaps the washing machine is on. There...