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Double down on ending gas dependence to curb bills, PM urged

Senior advisers say the Government needs to focus on improving insulation in millions of homes and provide advice to the public on saving energy.

The Independent UK

Energy efficiency requirements for new homes will rise in October next year, but building a 7-star home doesn't have to break the bank

Energy efficiency requirements for new homes will increase in October next year, but design choices like north-facing windows can help lessen the cost.

ABC News

Welsh Government plans would take 135 years to insulate every fuel poor household in Wales" says Lib Dems

The party said it would set aside £1.75bn to insulate and introduce green upgrades to homes in Wales

Birmingham Post

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Comment: ‘As energy bills soar, swapping a city flat for a draughty cottage no longer seems the smartest move’

Home buyers are now unlikely to consider any new-build that doesn’t have the highest energy efficiency rating as the cost of living crisis really takes hold.

Evening Standard

Draught-proofing, double glazing, curtains: Ways to make your home more energy efficient and save money

Emma Lynas was excited when she bought her home, but the price for environmental upgrades was sky high. What cost-effective changes can people make to make their homes more efficient?

ABC News

Energy inefficient households will pay £750 extra compared to those with good efficiency

October's energy price cap will rise will see an increase in bills for everyone - but this price hike will be £750 a year more for households with low efficiency ratings

Wales Online

Energy inefficient homes facing £750 higher bill compared to those with good efficiency

October's energy price cap will rise will see an increase in bills for everyone - but this price hike will be £750 a year more for households with low efficiency ratings

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Low-efficiency homes ‘to cost owners £700 extra in energy bills’

‘The UK’s housing stock is among the least energy-efficient in Europe,’ industry expert says

The Independent UK

Home energy efficiency improvements ‘plummet at worst possible time’

Analysis by Labour found that installations fell by more than 50% in the first half of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.

The Independent UK

National construction code changes to add thousands of dollars to cost of new homes, builders say

New homes built in many parts of Australia will soon need to meet stricter accessibility and energy efficiency requirements, a move that builders say will make construction prices soar.

ABC News

Andhra Pradesh: SECM identifies 85 new industrial units as having potential to save energy

It submits proposal to BEE to recognise them as Designated Consumers under PAT scheme

The Hindu

Five ways to save money on DIY jobs

From going down the secondhand route to energy efficiency grants, there are ways to cut costs as prices of materials soar

The Guardian - UK

AP-SECM identifies 228 industrial units as having potential to become DCs under PAT scheme

The PAT scheme is a program launched by the BEE to reduce energy consumption and promote enhanced energy efficiency among specific energy intensive industries in the country.

The Hindu

Govt increasing minimum energy efficiency standards on new homes in Canberra

A seven-star energy efficiency rating and minimum accessibility standards will be required in all new homes built in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

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Seven-star energy ratings to be mandated

Australia's building ministers have agreed to boost minimum energy efficiency standards from six to seven stars for new constructions, starting next year.

The Guardian - AU

Improved accessibility and seven-star energy efficiency standards approved for new homes

Efficiency standards and increased accessibility for Australian housing have been agreed to at meeting of building ministers in Sydney

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s going to hit everyone’: warning from town with highest inflation in England

High levels of poverty and poor home energy efficiency make Burnley’s inflation rate 11.5%

ABC News

Solar solutions could be the key to climate-proofing homes in Aboriginal town camps

In the Aboriginal town camp of Hidden Valley, power is in short supply. But plans are underway to secure electricity for residents through solar panels.

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The Guardian - AU

Tougher seven-star energy efficiency standards for new Australian homes set to be approved

Exclusive: State and territory building ministers to meet on Friday amid fierce debate about when and how new regime should begin

The Conversation

'I've never actually met them': what will motivate landlords to fix cold and costly homes for renters?

Cold weather and rising energy costs, combined with poor-quality housing, have left many renters struggling to keep warm this winter. The Cold and Costly report released this week by Better Renting shows how cold, mouldy homes and high energy bills take a toll on the physical and mental health of…

Newsroom.co.nz

The government art of 'hiding the cheese'

Did the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority withhold advice it received on value of low-carbon tech subsidies? 'Categorically not,' insists chief executive Andrew Caseley.

Texas Observer

We Could Save the Grid by Using Less Electricity

In 1999, Texas was the first state to adopt an energy efficiency standard for utilities, but we've fallen way behind since.

Manchester Evening News

British Gas, Shell, EDF, Scottish Power and more issue latest update on energy crisis

The energy giants have spoken out on what they are doing to ease the concerns of customers who can't pay their bills

Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: Dartmouth Engineering Students Conduct First-Ever Study On Energy Efficiency In Cannabis Cultivation

Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering and Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society announced the results of a first-of-its-kind independent study on energy efficiency in the cannabis industry.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh makes vast strides in implementing BEE scheme

Industries achieved savings of ₹5,709 crore in three ‘Perform, Achieve & Trade’ cycles, says Special Chief Secretary

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