The Latest Breaking News from Energy Efficiency

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 · Aug 28, 2022

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 · Aug 28, 2022

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 · Aug 28, 2022

‘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%

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

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 Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2022

'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…

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2022

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.

Texas Observer · Aug 9, 2022

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

Manchester Evening News · Aug 4, 2022

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.

Benzinga · Aug 3, 2022