Our homes are major consumers of energy: heating, lighting and living in them accounts for about 30% of the UK’s total carbon emissions.
In this section we look at the ways in which houses in the UK are becoming more energy-efficient, the simple things you can do to reduce your energy consumption at home, and the impact of government regulation on today's new homes.
From insulation to home-grown power, some of the simple and smart ways of reducing energy use in your home.
Designing for energy efficiency and sustainable construction methods for commercial buildings.
Satisfying multiple demands from the same energy source.