Interview
A Day in the Life with MCS’ Adam Padilla
Adam Padilla, scheme insights manager at MCS, shares a glimpse into his typical day.
Low Carbon Home
News
Explore the future of home heating with Baxi
Construction businesses and developers invited to explore future of home heating at Everything Electric South.
News
Griff Thomas praises David Lammy’s climate crisis call
Griff Thomas of GTEC & Heatly responds to David Lammy’s climate crisis speech, urging the UK to lead by example and stressing the importance of consistent policies and public education in the fight against climate change.
News
InstallerSHOW announces The HAUS full-scale house build for 2025
InstallerSHOW 2025 will feature The HAUS, a full-scale house built using regenerative materials.
More Low Carbon Home
News
Another £2.7 million awarded to optimise heat networks in England and Wales
This latest round of funding will help improve heating and hot water supply from 33 heat networks.
News
Grant UK launches new QR smart pre-plumbed cylinders
GrantUK announces new QR smart pre-plumbed cylinders and installation solutions, enhancing the flexibility of heat pump installations.
Case Study
Retrofitting a new build – when three solar panels just aren’t enough
Richard and Jane share their experience of turning their new-build home in Cambridgeshire into a more energy-efficient property with more solar panels, an air source heat pump, battery storage and a car charger.
Event
Futurebuild unveils FutureX Digital Disruptors at 2025 event
Initiative highlights pioneers in digital construction technology
News
Greater Manchester’s Retrofit Revolution: Devolution Drives Market Growth
Retrofit Action Week is a Greater Manchester-wide campaign from 5th to 13th October designed to raise awareness of retrofit.
News
Decarbonisation and Warm Homes funds supercharge heat networks
The government ramps up support for heat networks through new funding schemes, accelerating the path to greener, more efficient energy systems.
Further Reading
News
Survey seeks farmers’ views
Solar Energy UK launches a survey to understand the challenges faced by farmers and how renewable energy diversification can support the sector’s resilience.
Product
Solarwatt innovations drive energy system integration
Bold new vision increases accessibility to clean power, heat, and mobility.
News
Heatio named Equity-Backed StartUp of the Year
Heatio wins Equity-Backed StartUp of the Year at the UK StartUp Awards 2024, recognised for its innovative smart home energy platform and successful £2 million investment round.
News
Ambitious new target to create 100,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2030 revealed
The new target relies on partnerships with more than 50 housebuilders and will be extended to retrofit too.
News
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on track for net zero with £16.2m investment
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is on the path to net zero, with £16.2m funding to install heat pumps, solar panels, and energy efficiency measures, reducing its carbon footprint by 3,000 tonnes annually.
News
Heat battery trial shows UK homes can go lowcarbon
The Neat Heat trial showcases heat battery technology’s potential to help UK homes adopt low-carbon heating, easing grid pressure while cutting emissions.
News
Energy Minister visits Liverpool to spotlight Mersey Heat Network’s impact
Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh MP visits Liverpool's Mersey Heat Network, highlighting its role in delivering low-carbon heating and hot water while contributing to the city’s net zero ambitions.
News
Greener Energy Group becomes a trusted partner for Octopus Energy
Greener Energy Group partners with Octopus Energy, providing renewable energy solutions to homes across Scotland, with a mission to eradicate fuel poverty and achieve net zero.
Case Study
The ‘big four’ of retrofit and why it’s like a pair of Spanx
How a consumer’s home retrofit project launched a book and a social media sensation.
Feature
Retrofit: how installers can take the lead
How technology can help installers dispel retrofitting misconceptions.