Environmental stories tagged with: energy saving
Pure Radios use Much Less Energy than a Low Energy Light Bulb
Tuesday, 26th May 2009, 4:10 pm
We all know that our electrical gadgets have a knack of gobbling up electricity when we're not looking, so it's good to know that some manufacturers are taking their responsibility seriously.
 Marcus Brigstocke shows us his Eco-CribTuesday, 26th May 2009, 2:30 pm
So it's not as bling as MTV's Cribs, but it's always interesting to see inside the homes of the famous, in this case Marcus Brigstocke reveals some of the eco-renovations he has made to his London home in true MTV style.
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 Brits switching on to energy saving lightbulbsThursday, 6th November 2008, 2:18 pm
Tesco has announced a 500% increase in sales of their energy saving bulbs as eco-conscious consumers are snapping up energy-saving light bulbs to save energy and money this winter.
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 Benn Launches Plan for one Stop Shop for Greener HomesMonday, 19th November 2007, 11:42 am
Homes across the country will have access to a one stop shop service to help make their homes greener, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today.
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All Incandescent Bulbs to be Phased out by 2011Thursday, 27th September 2007, 1:55 pm
In an announcement at the Labour Party conference, Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, said all high energy bulbs will be phased out by 2011.
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The Beverleys Scoop the Greenest Family Title
Monday, 6th August 2007, 6:20 pm
Cycling to work, recycling their rubbish and reducing their energy consumption made sure the Beverley family from Brackley were the winners of the title of South Northamptonshire's Greenest Family.
40,000 Households in Nationwide Energy Saving Experiment
Thursday, 12th July 2007, 12:27 pm
Around 40,000 households will be taking part in energy saving trials in a bid to cut household bills and help in the fight against climate change, Business and Enterprise Secretary John Hutton announced today.
Savings on Appliances are Being Undone by the Gadget
Wednesday, 4th July 2007, 6:28 pm
According to a new report published by the Energy Savings Trust today, all the good work to save power consumption on our washing machines and fridges is being completely undone by our addiction to gadgets.
Company Cars Not Green Enough
Monday, 2nd July 2007, 4:52 pm
In a report published today by the Energy Savings Trust, company car choice is dictated by status rather than the environment or even cost.
Lack of Funds and Information Holds Back Green Offices
Friday, 15th June 2007, 12:33 pm
Charities wanting to improve the green credentials of their office space do not have the funds or expertise to do so, according to a new report from Every Action Counts
Get a £50 Council Tax Rebate by Insulating your Home
Wednesday, 13th June 2007, 6:36 pm
To help reduce the town's carbon footprint Harlow Council has teamed up with British Gas to offer a £50 Council Tax rebate to residents that pay to insulate their loft and walls.
Star Rating Scheme for Green Energy Deals
Tuesday, 5th June 2007, 11:22 am
Customers and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint will be able easily to compare the environmental credentials of green energy deals under proposals by energy regulator, Ofgem.
Basingstoke Sign Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change
Tuesday, 15th May 2007, 5:30 pm
7 years after the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change was first instigated and 2 years after it was relaunched, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have signed the declaration.
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