For residents of eco-friendly Goldsmith Street, heating bills could be as little as £150 a year After two years living in a third-floor flat in Norwich, Alex Jenkins, her partner and two young sons moved into a new council house in December. They are not alone in their adoration for their home, with its two […]
The firm’s slogan is ‘take back control’, but I can’t stop it sending debt collectors I have had ongoing issues with Green Star Energy. When my bank detected fraudulent activity on my account, Green Star was one of the payees. My compromised bank account was refunded and closed, and my credit file updated. Green Star […]
Open letter calls for changes to policies sector says threatens to hold green economy back Boris Johnson’s support for Britain’s “world leading” battery sector risks being undermined by government policy, according to the industry. A coalition of trade groups and technology firms have written an open letter to the Guardian that calls for urgent changes […]
Controversial tax hike could leave country lagging behind as continent powers ahead The UK risks being left behind in Europe’s home battery boom because of a controversial tax hike on solar-battery systems, according to a report. The energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie has predicted that Europe’s home battery capacity could climb fivefold in the next five […]
Subsidy-free solar farms have helped connect millions in Africa to cheap electricity A UK solar power pioneer has grown its profits eight-fold by investing in subsidy-free solar farms that have helped connect millions of homes in Africa to cheap electricity. Solarcentury, one of the UK’s fastest growing renewable energy companies, will report profits of £14.4m […]
Lightsource hopes renewable energy at its solar farms will be boosted by double-sided panels BP’s solar subsidiary is on the hunt for Britain’s shiniest grass to help make the most of new double-sided solar panels that can harness light reflected off the ground. Lightsource BP hopes the “bi-facial” solar panels will boost the amount of […]
We could use a global carbon tax to give developing countries incentives to phase out coal Although much derided by climate-change deniers, not least Donald Trump, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal hits the nail on the head with its urgent call for the US to lead by example on global warming. But the sad truth […]
Energise Africa offers a 5% return and allows you to help support low-income families Fight the climate crisis and earn a return of 5% at the same time, plus enjoy a guarantee on your investment. That’s the offer from an ethical investment scheme that allows people to put money into companies providing African families with […]
The government stands accused of failing to protect workers as it sold off projects to EDF and other foreign firms In the renewables sector, the Scottish government has been perfecting a form of political alchemy over the last decade. In this, Nicola Sturgeon and her ministers have succeeded in spinning mere optimism into hard political […]
Another warning about messages and texts that come with a live link I received a text that appeared to be from energy provider Green Star requesting payment. “This is a polite reminder that your bill is almost due for payment. There are a number of quick and easy ways you can pay,” it said. The […]
