Avoiding energy poverty this winter
Fuel poverty means that 10% or more of your wage is spent keeping your home warm. In May 2012, the Government produced their fuel poverty report that highlighted 3.5 million people were living in fuel poverty during 2010. The report…
Five easy-to-install energy efficiency measures this winter
1. Loft insulation Loft insulation is one of the most popular ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home. It can be very cost effective, making an instant impact on the comfort of your home. The loft insulation helps…
10 Key Features of the New UK Energy Bill
1. Fairer prices & more power to consumers OFGEM, which is the regulator for gas and electricity, is set to get sweeping powers to protect consumers from unfair increases in energy prices. It will be able to impose stricter fines and…
Your Guide to the Doha Climate Change Conference – Nov’ 2012
Doha Climate Change This week, the latest round of UN climate change talks have kicked off in Doha (the capital of Qatar). More than 17,000 participants will gather in the Middle Eastern state over the next two weeks, including our…
Who turned all the lights off?
Our Current Energy Picture In September 2012, the UK Energy regulatory body, OFGEM, speculated that the UK might suffer from blackouts as soon as 2015 – but why? The UK recently signed up to the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD),…
A buyer’s guide to choosing the right LED lighting
A Buyer’s Guide to choosing the right LED bulb If you have been a regular follower of TheGreenAge blog, you will know that we are huge supporters of the LED lighting revolution. Not only do LED lights offer up to…
Smart meters: An answer to the looming energy crisis?
The Problem and smart solutions We already know that the UK is heading for an energy crisis. By 2015, the closing of some coal power stations means the total capacity of the grid will be just a few percent above…
November Feed-in Tariff cuts for Solar PV
Solar PV panels – are they still worth it? The benefits of solar energy are obvious – free sunlight can cut your electricity bills, you can be paid for the electricity you generate (even if you use it) and you…
The US Presidential Candidates and their Green Credentials – A UK Point-of-View
Update 8th November 2012: Since this article was written Mr Obama has won a second term as President of the United States. You can see our thoughts on what impact this may have over the next 4 years at the bottom of…
Simplifying the Green Deal
An Easy to Understand Guide to the Green Deal This week sees the launch of the Government’s flagship Green Deal initiative. Some have described it as being an overly complex initiative that’s doomed to failure, but in this article we…