The ‘green wealth divide’: cost of making energy-efficient improvements must come down

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The positive benefits of making our homes greener are clear, with lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint at the top of the list. But at the moment, the cost is preventing many households from making energy-efficient upgrades. The Government has an aspiration for as many homes as possible to be at least EPC band C … Read more

EPC targets for rental homes: the cost of reaching a C rating by 2030

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Our annual Greener Homes Report, now in its third year, takes an in-depth look at people’s feelings about, as well as the progress being made towards greener, more sustainable housing. The benefits of going greener include things like lower energy bills, and a reduced carbon footprint. But the pathway to a greener home can be … Read more

See inside 7 eco-friendly homes

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We’re always looking to fly the flag about the benefits of living in a greener home, not least because better energy efficiency leads to lower energy bills on average. When you’re browsing homes for sale and to rent on Rightmove, an Energy Performance Certificate will tell you the property’s current energy efficiency rating, graded on … Read more

Over half of UK homes not energy efficient

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Lots of us are thinking about the day-to-day changes we can make to be greener, particularly at home. Energy prices have fallen in recent months, but household bills are still much higher than before the big surge in wholesale energy costs, back in 2022. How much households spend on energy is directly linked to its … Read more

What’s the average UK energy bill and how can I save money?

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Whether it’s to lower your energy bills or to reduce your carbon footprint, most of us are thinking about how we can make greener choices at home.  Energy use and how much carbon a home emits are measured in each property’s Energy Performance Certificate, ranked in bandings from A to G.  How much are energy … Read more