With the latest energy price cap due to come in at the beginning of next month, research has revealed that 40 per cent of Britons are still confused by what the cap actually is. In addition, nearly half (44 per cent) of those surveyed are unsure of the difference between fixed rate and variable energy
Over the past winter, for the first time in decades, concerns about where our energy comes from, and whether we have enough for our needs, have become a public talking point. In Britain we import around 50 per cent of the gas we need – making energy security a particularly pressing issue. What would it
Turning on the kettle for the first cup of tea in the morning, most of us would once barely have considered the energy it would take to heat the water, let alone where that energy came from. But in the past year, rising costs have forced us to learn more about our energy system –
COP26 has seen leaders from around the world pledge stronger action on climate change. But while the vast majority of us recognise that a warming planet is a threat to the world, do we know what it means for our lives closer to home? In June, the UK’s independent advisory body on climate change —
The next two decades will bring many challenges — not least climate change, geopolitical tensions and addressing inequality. Yet, at the same time, a range of revolutionary technologies are set to change much of our lives for the better. Campaign group Smart Energy GB commissioned Foresight Factory, a team of consumer trend experts focusing on
Addressing the threat of climate change will likely be the biggest challenge of our generation. However, research has shown that, despite the increased media focus on net zero, nearly half (44%) of us still feel unsure about what we should be doing. Smart Energy GB has warned that, unless governments and others address this gap
The move to electric vehicles (EVs) is already helping the UK reduce its usage of fossil fuels, while also driving down the cost of mobility and improving air quality. But even as growing numbers of people switch to EVs, their benefits cannot be taken for granted. Research estimates that the mass take-up of EVs could
Britain’s smart meter rollout is the biggest change to our country’s energy infrastructure in a generation. This vital upgrade to an outdated, analogue system is creating a decentralised and decarbonised energy network which can help Britain meet its climate change targets, whilst also ensuring customers receive reliable, sustainable and cost-effective energy now and in the
The UK has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. But to achieve our ambitious climate targets, we need to change our energy system radically. We need a smarter and more flexible system to supply more renewable, efficient and low-carbon energy to households, and help us all to manage our valuable natural resources more efficiently.
In the past few years, millions of us have switched over to smart meters to better understand the energy we’re using — reducing both our carbon footprint and our energy bills. And as more of us make the switch, these savings have the potential to grow even further. Smart meters are also part of a
Britain is in the middle of the biggest upgrade to its energy infrastructure in a generation. Millions of households have already made the move to smart meters, enjoying a better understanding of their energy usage and becoming part of a cleaner, greener, smarter energy system. SMARTER HOMES Smart meters are helping to build a greener
Britain is in the middle of the biggest upgrade to its energy infrastructure in a generation. Millions of households have already made the move to smart meters — enjoying a better understanding of their energy usage and using that knowledge to change habits, save money and cut their carbon footprint. While householders enjoy the personal
