Energy bills: how much money does turning down the thermostat actually save?

Massive 13,000-home project investigates how much energy is typically used at different temperatures.

Tadj Oreszczyn, Professor of Energy and Environment, UCL • conversation
Dec. 2, 2022 ~6 min

Heat pumps without home insulation could raise bills and energy demand – here’s what the government can do

Home energy efficiency improvements should not be a luxury for those who can afford it.

Faye Wade, Chancellor's Fellow, Sociology, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 29, 2022 ~7 min


Heat pumps without home insulation could raise bills and overload the grid – here’s what the government can do

Home energy efficiency improvements should not be a luxury for those who can afford it.

Faye Wade, Chancellor's Fellow, Sociology, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 29, 2022 ~7 min

England's housing strategy carries a high carbon cost – unless politicians are willing to change plans

England’s housing strategy will consume our entire carbon budget by 2050 – there are alternatives, but they face political and economic barriers.

Josh Ryan-Collins, Head of Finance and Macroeconomics, Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose, UCL • conversation
Nov. 10, 2022 ~8 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

What is proof-of-stake? A computer scientist explains a new way to make cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse transactions

Ethereum, one of the world’s largest blockchains and host of decentralized finance, NFTs and billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency, is poised to dramatically reduce its energy consumption.

Scott Ruoti, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of Tennessee • conversation
Sept. 12, 2022 ~6 min

The most cost-effective energy efficiency investments you can make – and how the new Inflation Reduction Act could help

Cutting a home’s energy waste starts with stopping the leaks. Energy-efficient appliances and windows can make a difference, too.

Jasmina Burek, Assistant Professor of Engineering, UMass Lowell • conversation
Sept. 1, 2022 ~8 min

Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy? Three engineers run the numbers

Energy modeling software provides insight into whether letting your A/C relax while you’re gone all day will save you energy – and money.

Kyri Baker, Assistant Professor of Building Systems Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Aug. 22, 2022 ~7 min


Heatwave-proofing homes could save lives – and cut carbon

Adapt to climate change with insulated walls, window shutters and reverse-cycle heat pumps.

Ran Boydell, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development, Heriot-Watt University • conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 ~6 min

Heatwave-proofing your home could save your life – and shrink your carbon footprint

Adapt to climate change with insulated walls, window shutters and reverse-cycle heat pumps.

Ran Boydell, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development, Heriot-Watt University • conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 ~6 min

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