Category: Energy & Efficiency
UK lockdown leads to largest fall in greenhouse gas emissions ever
The impact of lockdown, and in particular the reduced rate of transport journeys, has delivered the biggest fall in greenhouse gas emissions ever, writes Ashley Norris of Transition Earth. The […]
Nissan announces renewable energy expansion at Sunderland Plant
Nissan has today announced plans for a major expansion to renewable energy generation at its plant in Sunderland, UK. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed […]
World’s ‘dirtiest’ websites: biggest carbon footprint revealed
A new report by energy comparison site Uswitch has analysed the carbon footprint of the world’s most popular websites to highlight the environmental impact of our digital lives. From sending emails and […]
DS Automobiles creates ‘CO2 absorbing’ eco-fashion collection
French car manufacturer, DS Automobiles (formerly part of Citroën), has created an eco-conscious fashion range which it claims can actively absorb CO2. DS has worked with an up and coming […]
Energy suppliers to issue refunds worth £10.4 million
Eighteen energy suppliers are issuing refunds and redress payments worth £10.4 million after energy regulator Ofgem found they failed to correctly protect customers’ tariff prices when they decided to switch […]
TIER partners with Northvolt for ‘greener’ e-scooter batteries
European micro-mobility company TIER has announced a partnership with battery company Northvolt to improve the environmental impact of batteries used for the company’s electric vehicles. A first pilot project will […]
10 million Smart Meters now installed in Britain
10 million smart meters now connected to Britain’s national network Smartmeters reduce CO2 emissions by 275K tonnes per year – carbon emitted by 95,000 households Millions more households benefit from […]
World’s first bio-derived fuel powered rocket launched
A company that hopes to become the “Uber for space” has launched the world’s first rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. Strapped to a trailer and pulled by a pick-up truck […]
Wind to provide two-thirds of global power by 2030
Last weekend The Guardian reported on how a new reactor in the Essex village of Bradwell could overshadow an area of outstanding natural beauty and a unique Saxon church, writes […]
Outfox the Market tops Which? annual energy survey
Outfox the Market has knocked Octopus Energy off the top spot in Which?’s annual energy satisfaction survey, while the traditional industry giants languish at the bottom of the rankings – […]
