The most vulnerable shoulder rising energy costs because their homes aren't efficient enough – here's why that's so hard to tackle
Increasing energy costs pose a challenge for everyone, but the impact is most pronounced for those living in deprived areas.
Gissell Huaccha, Research Fellow in Economics, University of Leeds •
conversation
Nov. 22, 2023 • ~8 min
Nov. 22, 2023 • ~8 min
Your energy bills are finally about to go down – here's why
Even if your bill is falling, though, this may bring no sudden relief due to continued high inflation and interest rates.
Karen Turner, Professor and Director of the Centre for Energy Policy, University of Strathclyde •
conversation
June 29, 2023 • ~6 min
June 29, 2023 • ~6 min
One in four homes is 'hard to decarbonise' – without help their inhabitants could get stuck in fuel poverty
Existing decarbonisation measures are often unsuitable for the least efficient homes – failing to improve their performance will trap vulnerable people in fuel poverty.
Rokia Raslan, Associate Professor in Building Performance Simulation, UCL
• conversation
Dec. 13, 2022 • ~7 min
Dec. 13, 2022 • ~7 min
Smart meters show your energy use but here’s how you can actually save money
The government is rolling out smart meters across the UK, but at present they are providing households with little benefit.
David Glew, Head of Energy Efficiency and Policy, Leeds Beckett University
• conversation
Nov. 22, 2022 • ~7 min
Nov. 22, 2022 • ~7 min
Four ways to reduce your household energy use – proven by research
Europe is facing the prospect of an acute energy crisis – how does research suggest households can reduce their energy use?
Aurore Julien, Lecturer in Environment, Energy and Resources, UCL
• conversation
Oct. 10, 2022 • ~7 min
Oct. 10, 2022 • ~7 min
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