The Latest Breaking News on Energy Efficiency

Budget 2023: Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says 9% VAT rate for hospitality sector could be extended

Varadkar's comments come despite the Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe outlining in the Dail in his Budget day speech that it…

Irish Mirror

9% Vat rate for hospitality sector could be extended, Tanaiste says

The Tanaiste has raised the prospect that the 9% Vat rate for the hospitality sector could be extended beyond the…

Irish Independent

Energy bailout will benefit corporate giants who don’t need it, MPs warn

Opposition MPs say package should target businesses most in need and prioritise energy efficiency

The Guardian - UK

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Government pressured to ‘save billions’ on bills through insulating homes

Investment in making homes more efficient to heat will save on energy costs for households and the taxpayer, groups urge.

The Independent UK

Passive houses grow in popularity as homebuyers look for energy efficiency, low environmental impact

With its $60,000 double-glazed windows, this home will be one of Australia's newest passive houses, maintaining a temperature of about…

ABC News

Initiatives taken by Andhra Pradesh appreciated at Bureau of Energy Efficiency international conference

Delegates impressed by measures adopted in housing scheme

The Hindu

UK homes among worst in Europe for energy efficiency, say experts calling for insulation plan

Liz Truss’s government faces ‘even more’ difficult position in winter 2023 without plan to fix leaky homes

The Independent UK

UK must insulate homes or face a worse energy crisis in 2023, say experts

Cutting heat loss from houses will be more effective in the long term than subsidising bills, according to analysis

The Guardian - UK

Full list of energy-saving rules facing the public sector as Taoiseach issues health warning ahead of winter months

The Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign was designed to target reductions in energy use and includes reductions in usage

Irish Mirror

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Cabinet approves measures to cut energy use in Ireland's public sector buildings

It is hoped the Autumn Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign will deliver savings of 5%-10% overall and 15% in…

Irish Mirror

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…

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…

ABC News

Indian industry investing thanks to greater confidence in future: ABB

In an interview, Tarak Mehta, president, motion business, ABB Group said the Indian market remains attractive and optimistic, and that…

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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

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…

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…

ABC News

Chipmaker AMD Keeps Pressure On Intel With New Desktop Processors

Advanced Micro Devices says its latest desktop computer processors will widen its lead over rival Intel in performance and energy…

Investors Business Daily

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…

Daily Mirror

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

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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…

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…

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…

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…

The Hindu

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…

AAP