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UK government’s ECO scheme will benefit few, warns report
The UK government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme, which requires suppliers to help the fuel poor with energy efficiency improvements, will help only a few, warns a report out today.
UK government puts £100,000 up for grabs for efficiency training
The UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change has put £100,000 up for grabs to support energy efficiency skills training.
UK homes share £3 million to flick the switch on renewable heating
UK Energy Minister Greg Barker yesterday announced that 38 communities across the country have been awarded a share of £3 million to install renewable heating.
UK Green Deal move forward, but public not aware of scheme
The UK government claims it is making strides in its flagship Green Deal scheme but a survey reveals that 96% of the British public have not heard of the home energy initiative or do not understand it.
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Don’t forget about water efficiency, urge Energy Saving Trust and Waterwise
Water efficiency must not be neglected in the UK government’s new home and business energy saving initiatives, urge the Energy Saving Trust and Waterwise.
UK government should raise ambitions on efficient tower blocks
Tower block residents typically miss out on energy efficiency advice and improvements, but they could provide an ideal vehicle for whole building improvements, says Green Alliance.
Report accuses UK government of slashing support for fuel poverty
A report from the Association for the Conservation of Energy out on Monday has accused the UK government of significantly reducing the financial help on offer to the fuel poor.
Green Investment Banks opens for business with £3 billion
The UK Green Investment Bank officially opens for business today with £3 billion of government funds to invest in the green economy.
UK government to transform energy use with efficiency strategy
The UK government yesterday promised a “transformation” in the country’s energy use with a new efficiency strategy, which will save as much as the output from 22 power stations by 2020.
Energy efficiency could help schools cut energy bills by £70 million
The Carbon Trust is urging schools in England to invest in energy efficiency measures, which could help cut annual energy bills by £70 million.