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May and June are top months for homeowners to take on home improvement tasks

But the research also found that nearly two-thirds of Brits have not carried out any energy efficiency improvements in the last year

Daily Mirror

Energy saving schemes falling short, councils warn

Councils are calling for a new local approach after the flagship energy efficiency scheme supported just 60,000 homes in 2022.

The Independent UK

An extra $1.3bn to upgrade Australia’s energy-inefficient homes might not do much – here’s what would help

Taking on vested interests and mandating housing energy ratings and minimum standards are far more important steps

The Guardian - AU

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AP-Transco taking energy efficiency measures in 158 Extra High Tension substations

A major part of the energy efficiency programme has been completed with the replacement of old electrical appliances with energy-efficient ones, says Transco official

The Hindu

Joe Biden's War on Dishwashers Rages On

Not content with merely getting rid of Trump-era deregulation, the Biden administration is now tightening energy efficiency standards for a long list of home appliances.

Reason

Federal budget 2023: Winners and Losers

More money for JobSeeker, bulk-billing and spies, but more taxes on smokers and travellers. Find out who is up and who is down in the second federal budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

ABC News

SECM to create awareness among students on need for energy conservation

The AP State Energy Conservation Mission (AP-SECM) will organise Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) events in energy clubs set up by schools across the State for motivating students to contribute to the national goals of energy efficiency and environment protection

The Hindu

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CEOs of cleantech startups impressed by Sri City’s green initiatives

CII’s energy efficiency and climate change initiative under the ‘Accelerating Cleantech Enterprises (ACE)‘ programme aims at mainstreaming cleantech startups across India.

The Hindu

Call for energy ratings to shut the door on leaky homes

Fridges, dishwashers and washing machines have an energy efficiency star rating so why not have a rating regime for homes - the biggest purchase of all?

The New Daily

easyHotel invests to improve energy efficiency at number of UK sites

No-frills accommodation chain easyHotel has outlined plans to invest in solar panels and other upgrades, in a move to slash CO2 emissions across a raft of its UK sites.

Evening Standard

Risks and opportunities from green mortgages highlighted by FCA boss

Green mortgages can play an increasingly significant role in helping borrowers reduce emissions from their homes, according to the FCA’s David Geale.

The Independent UK

Households could save $2,000 yearly through thermal efficiency and electrification: Climate Council

As the cold weather sets in, the Climate Council has calculated households can save $2,000 on energy bills through insulating ceilings, plugging gaps, and other efficiency measures.

ABC News

Climate Council launches energy savings calculator ahead of winter

With power costs set to jump up this year, find out how you could make some major energy savings – even as a renter.

The New Daily

Builders and energy groups clash over construction code

The Housing Industry Association is pushing for new energy efficiency requirements for builders to be deferred, triggering fierce backlash from some experts.

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The Guardian - UK

UK insulation scheme would take 300 years to meet government targets, say critics

Exclusive: National Energy Action says progress on energy efficiency in the UK is too slow and not well targeted at fuel-poor households

TV Tech

Comcast Reports 36% Energy Efficiency Gains Since 2019

Comcast has been delivering more data with less energy as part of its commitment doubling energy efficiency by 2030

Daily Mirror

Renters 'face paying extra £1BILLION in energy bills' due to Government delays

The proposed energy efficiency standards would make all properties with new tenancies have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of at least a band C by 2025

The Guardian - UK

Delays to landlord energy efficiency standards will cost England’s renters £1bn

Delays mean private tenants in the 2.4m homes with an EPC rating below C will face years of high bills

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The Guardian - UK

Little progress made on energy efficiency in UK homes, report finds

National Infrastructure Commission accuses ministers of ‘prevarication’ over installation of heat pumps

Daily Mirror

Brits have spent £645 on new appliances in the past year in a bid to be more energy efficient

Air fryers, kettles, and washing machines are among the top new gadgets households have purchased - but which ones are really worth the investment?

Windows Central

Xbox going green(er) with new sustainability toolkit for game devs

Xbox is the first gaming console platform to release dedicated energy consumption and carbon emissions measurement tools, to help developers reduce energy usage.

Nottingham Post

Almost £50m secured to improve energy efficiency of thousands of social homes

The grants will be used to issue a ‘fabric-first’ approach, which will involve more than 15,000 measures such as insulation, draught-proofing and double glazing installed to improve the Energy Performance Certificate of the properties

360info

Lousy buildings and a heat pandemic a lethal combination

Properly designed and built homes deliver so many ‘win-wins’ that could end our ‘heat pandemic’ it’s a mystery there’s not more of them.

360info

How to cut a home’s energy usage to zero

Energy efficiency for homes is about getting design right and making it airtight. The challenge is making these changes affordable.

The Independent UK

Over-65s being hit harder by energy prices due to energy inefficient homes

A recent report has revealed that when compared with their younger counterparts those over-65 were more likely to live in inefficient properties - adding to the rising cost of their bills

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