Energy Efficiency News — Aggregated

All You Need to Know About the UK's New Plug-In Solar Panels  Energy Digital

New analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that for every week the conflict continues, a further £190m in excess costs is added to energy bills.

What Plug-in Solar Means for the UK’s Sustainability Agenda  Sustainability Magazine

Plug-in solar panels - where you can buy them and how much money they could save  The Sun

UK gives green light to low-cost plug-in solar power  Enlit World

Plug-in solar panels are now legal to buy and use  registeredgasengineer.co.uk

Where to buy plug-in solar panels in the UK, from Lidl to Argos  London Evening Standard

British soldiers could be equipped with rucksack-sized powered paragliders for covert missions in hostile territory, following a new invention by a UK start-up this year. Backed by around £6 million from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), British start-up Blakcro has developed the UK’s first foot-launched military paraglider systems. A pilot can launch the system by running, powered only by their own legs and the wind, rather than wheels or an engine. The gliders will enable troops to fly covertly into hostile territory without a runway, helicopter or drop aircraft.

Why energy efficiency is hiding mortgage portfolio risk  Mortgage Soup

Where to buy plug-in solar panels that could bring down energy bills  Daily Record

From today (27 August), the easy-to-use plug-in solar panels are legal to buy and use, potentially helping homes knock £110 of their energy bills.

Energy bills could be more than £200 higher by 2027, experts warn  Yahoo Finance UK

Energy bills could be more than £200 higher by 2027, experts warn  The Independent

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know  BBCPlug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time  The GuardianCould plug-in solar panels help reduce your energy bills?  Sky NewsWill the UK’s first plug-in solar panels spark a renewable revolution?  The TimesFirst look at the best plug-in solar panels as UK rules change  The IndependentHow to choose plug-in solar panels  which.co.ukPlug-in solar panels set for price war as Wickes and Currys join roll-out  The i PaperHouseholds can save as plug-in solar panels come to market  GOV.UKIs the plug-in solar hype justified? It's now legal in the UK — here are 5 things you need to know  TechRadar

Where to buy plug-in solar panels as new rules soon take effect  The Independent

51% of FTBs say rising energy bills make new build homes more appealing, research finds  The Intermediary

UK energy prices – why electricity bills are so high and 2 share ideas  Hargreaves Lansdown

Thursday briefing: Will the government reform the system to bring down our energy bills?  The GuardianEnergy bills will rise again in October thanks to bad policies  The TimesUK Energy Bills to Hit Three-Year High as Gas Prices Surge  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

In today’s newsletter: As ​UK households face another price‑cap rise, experts warn that years of political drift have left us with one of Europe’s most expensive power systems, ​b​ut the tools to fix it already existGood morning. For too many people, this just doesn’t feel like breathing room. Andy Burnham entered Downing Street in July pledging to give consumers respite from the cost of living crisis. A day later he announced a VAT cut on domestic electricity from 5% to zero due later this year, saving the average household about £45 a year.But this pales against yesterday’s announcement that the energy price cap is rising another 4% from 1 October, the second jump in three months. The typical annual bill for household gas and electricity use will soon be a wallet-straining £1,723.World news | More than 1,000 people are missing – the majority of whom are tourists – after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet, wiping out entire villages and leaving a preliminary death toll of 165, authorities said.Social media | Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday.UK news | A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism.Environment | Levels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water recycling scheme that will pump millions of litres of treated sewage into the River Thames during drought.UK politics | Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded. Continue reading...

New plug-in solar panels come to market despite industry concerns  Specification Online

Families and businesses across the UK are embracing solar power in record numbers as plug-in solar panels become legal across Great Britain. New government data published today shows nearly 172,000 solar installations have been fitted across the UK since the start of 2026. The surge follows the third-highest month for solar installations on record. Nearly 28,000 installations were completed across homes, businesses and larger-scale projects in July 2026, behind only March and June this year.

Thousands of households on heating oil are making the switch to a heat pump using the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. New figures published today (27 August) show total applications in July reached record highs, with 8,150 households applying to install a heat pump.

Are plug-in solar panels worth it in the UK?  The Independent

Why are energy bills going up and what can I do?  Belfast Telegraph

Ofgem price cap latest: Households warned of ‘worse to come’ as energy bills rise  The Telegraph

Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay  BBC

Breathing space on your energy bill  GOV.UK

UK household energy bills to hit three-year high from October  Financial Times

Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter  Theresident.co.uk

British energy price cap to rise 4% as Iran war pushes up costs  Reuters

On 12 August, 4 studies produced by ORE Catapult, the United Kingdom’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, will be presented at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Santiago. The studies provide recommendations to support the development of offshore wind energy in Chile. The event will be opened by the British Ambassador to Chile, David Concar, and will include a presentation of the main findings of the studies, followed by a panel discussion entitled “Next Steps for Offshore Wind in Chile”. Panellists will include representatives from the Ministry of Energy, InvestChile, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and the Centre for the Transition towards Resilient and Autonomous Electric Systems (CENTRA).

More families are set to save money on bills as plug-in solar panels become legal across Great Britain. From today (27 August), the easy-to-install panels can be plugged into homes across the country, saving households up to £110 a year on their bills through clean, homegrown power.

Energy saved by modernising UK lifts could power 130,000 homes  Facilitate Magazine

Government funding boost to help cut North East residents' energy bills  Yahoo News UK

Applications Open for Energy Saving Grant (UK)  fundsforNGOs

'Exciting moment': Energy-saving Passivhaus school projects completed in South Gloucestershire  BusinessGreen

Open Call: Principality Building Society Retrofit for the Future Fund (UK)  fundsforNGOs

Eight decades of scientific achievement, innovation and expertise have helped shape the UK’s nuclear industry, advanced healthcare and energy technologies, and transformed Oxfordshire into a world-renowned centre for science and research. Today, under the stewardship of NRS, part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group, Harwell continues to play a vital role in delivering safe, sustainable decommissioning while enabling future generations of scientific discovery and economic growth.

Can solar panels increase the value of your home?  The Independent

The project comprises a 400MW photovoltaic farm incorporating up to 600MVA Battery Energy Storage System and on-site substation and electrical connection, including solar PV panels; single stacked BESS units; security perimeter fencing; hedgerow improvements; ecological enhancements; above and/or below ground electrical cable connection at up to 400kV; associated development and ancillary works. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Beacon Fen Energy Park Limited on 08 April 2025 and accepted for examination on 01 May 2025.

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) worked with the Science Museum Group (SMG) to assess its exposure to climate-related risks and opportunities and provide recommendations for building resilience and mitigating potential impacts. The SMG operates some of the UK’s most visited cultural institutions including the Science Museum and National Railway Museum. Their sites hold irreplaceable collections and serve millions of visitors each year.

New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer and protect households from price spikes  GOV.UK

Promotion: Arnolds Keys on what new rules mean for energy efficiency  EDP24

Divide between energy savers and energy strugglers revealed  End Fuel Poverty Coalition

Solar panels boost energy efficiency at Quayside  South Hams Gazette

Green Care Home Grants for Energy Efficiency (United Kingdom)  fundsforNGOs

King Charles and Prince William face £10m energy upgrade bill for estates  The Guardian

Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards | Housing  The Guardian

What’s Next in Data Centres: Energy Efficiency and the Trends Shaping 2026  OCS - Global Facilities Services Group

Which areas of the UK have the most solar panels in 2026?  Energy Saving Trust

Solar panel grants and funding in the UK 2026 | FMB  FMB, Federation of Master Builders

Apply for the Farmer Welfare Grant  GOV.UK blogs

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed its most ambitious series of experiments to date on its flagship fusion machine. The highest plasma pressure attained by the machine was achieved while overcoming control problems that are considered essential prerequisites for commercial fusion power.

Landlords: how to make your property more energy efficient  which.co.uk

Scaling personalised home energy plans with smarter data  Energy Saving Trust

UK Government Announces Changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Property  Mayer Brown

The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) explained  Energy Saving Trust

What drives SMEs to invest in energy efficiency?  Energy Saving Trust

Help with energy efficiency, heating and renewable energy in homes  The House of Commons Library

Energy Consumption in the UK (ECUK) 2025  GOV.UK

Warmer home grant  Staffordshire County Council

UK must improve energy efficiency to end 50 years of policy failure and prevent future energy crises, study argues  University of Cambridge

How to retrofit UK homes to cut emissions whilst avoiding fuel poverty  Loughborough University

Energy efficiency innovations in UK industrial sector could save 4 million tonnes of CO₂ over 10 years  Carbon Trust

Wall insulation covered my home with mould and could cost £100k to fix. I’m trapped  The i Paper

The insulation scandal threatening Britain’s climate plans  politico.eu

'Failings at every level' resulted in botched insulation scheme, MPs told  BBC

Government Grants for Insulation: How to Apply  The Eco Experts

Almost all external insulation fitted under Tory scheme needs repair or replacing, report finds | Energy efficiency  The Guardian