Category: Energy & Efficiency
Harvst launches app-controlled smart greenhouses
If you love the idea of owning a greenhouse but are put off by all the work that’s involved in growing fruit and vegetables then a Welsh startup has a […]
OVO Energy links smart thermostat to smart meter
OVO Energy is offering beta testers a tado° Smart Thermostat that is linked to their smart meter and able to extrapolate data to provide bespoke advice on how to save […]
Energy firms keep customers on hold for over 20 minutes, claims Which?
Some of Britain’s biggest energy companies are keeping customers waiting on the phone for longer than 20 minutes, while one firm in Which?’s latest snapshot investigation had callers holding for […]
Brits buying 145 million extra presents online
Brits are due to buy an extra 145 million presents online this year due to the Covid-19 crisis – meaning more than one billion presents will be purchased electronically. Experts […]
New petrol and diesel cars to be banned from 2030
New cars and vans powered wholly by petrol and diesel will not be sold in the UK from 2030 – ten years earlier than originally planned – Prime Minister Boris […]
Vodafone cuts carbon footprint by 25,000 tonnes in 3 years
On Clean Air Day (October 8th, 2020), Vodafone UK has announced it has reduced its carbon footprint, saving 100-gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy, equivalent to 25,000 tonnes of CO2,, in […]
6 Top Tips to Save Money on Energy Bills during COVID-19 Lockdown
Brits are facing having to adapt to new working environments as the current lockdown see millions of people working from home, many for the first time. As a result of […]
Which? reveals true scale of unreported energy complaints
New research from Which? reveals that industry data vastly underestimates the true scale of energy complaints – with consumers feeling let down by suppliers on billing, payments, customer service and […]
Scottish Power worst energy firm for answering calls
A snapshot investigation by consumer group Which? has revealed Scottish Power is the slowest energy company when it comes to call waiting times, taking over 20 minutes on average to […]
Scientists develop robot inspectors for offshore wind farms
Scientists have developed fully autonomous robots which are able to inspect wind farms for damage. Unlike many drones, these do not require a human operator and can assess the integrity […]
