Category: Energy & Efficiency
Earth Day 2025: Big tech’s water consumption surges 60% since 2020
New analysis reveals a significant surge in water consumption by some of the world’s largest technology companies over the past five years. According to data compiled by Surfshark, Apple, Google, […]
Virgin Media O2 cuts carbon emissions 56% against 2020 levels
To mark Earth Day today (April 22nd), Virgin Media O2 has announced that it has reduced its operational carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 56% compared to its 2020 […]
Dangerous ‘eco plugs’ still widely available to buy online, Which? warns
Illegal and potentially dangerous scam ‘energy-saving’ plugs are still widely available to buy on the biggest online marketplaces, despite failing Which? safety tests and being subject to multiple government recalls. So-called […]
UK’s Clean Power 2030 Plan to slash gas imports, boost energy security
The UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan is projected to dramatically reduce the nation’s reliance on gas imports for power generation, according to a new analysis by energy think-tank Ember. […]
Heat pump adoption to surge but challenges remain, say Juniper Research
The global number of homes using heat pumps is projected to reach 238 million by 2029, a 35% increase from 177 million in 2025, according to a new study from […]
Understanding the Costs: Factors Affecting Hot Water System Replacement in Australia
Hot water systems are integral to every Australian household, providing essential comfort and functionality. They heat water for bathing, cooking, and cleaning—tasks that form the backbone of daily routines. However, […]
Solar power overtakes coal use in EU for first time
A new report from the energy think tank Ember reveals a significant shift in the EU’s energy landscape. Solar power generation surpassed coal for the first time in 2024, accounting […]
Which? research reveals the best and worst energy firms
Octopus Energy, Utility Warehouse and 100Green have been crowned as Which? Recommended Providers in the consumer association’s annual energy firm survey, as some of the biggest firms languish at the […]
The Climate Tech Your Home Needs Right Now
Climate control is a really important part of any home. After all, no one wants to be sweating and sticking to the sofa in the summer. Nor do they want […]
Which? estimates energy and broadband customers lost nearly £300 million to poor customer service in the last year
Which? research has found energy and broadband customers lost an estimated £298m and 27.3 million hours to poor customer service in a year. Which? surveyed more than 4,000 people to […]
