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Energy saving project: confessions of an overnight energy geekLow Carbon Households

Energy saving project: confessions of an overnight energy geekLow Carbon Households

I've just started my year-long quest to save energy in the home - and the first revelation is how addictive measuring your own home's power can be. Full Article

Greenbird breaks the wind powered car speed world record

Greenbird breaks the wind powered car speed world record

A British team has smashed through the world record for wind powered cars at 126mph Full Article

All power to the shower: Paul pulls the plug on his no-​​bath energy saving challenge

All power to the shower: Paul pulls the plug on his no-​​bath energy saving challenge

Guest blogger Paul Pritchard is UK head of corporate responsibility for MORE TH>N's parent company, RSA. He agreed to give up his beloved baths as part of Full Article

Will a new fridge-​​freezer save electricity, money?

Will a new fridge-​​freezer save electricity, money?

I suspected my old fridge-freezer was wasting electricity. Getting a new one revealed the chilling truth... Full Article

Build your own solar-​​powered scooter

Build your own solar-​​powered scooter

It seems hybrid power and biofuels aren't the only options for those looking to travel green. The DIY moped seen here is the work of the intrepid Don Dunklees Full Article

Win an eco-​​eye energy monitor and save energy in your home

Win an eco-​​eye energy monitor and save energy in your home

We're giving away ten eco-eye mini energy monitors, so you can see exactly how much electricity your house is using. Full Article

Socks away! End of the central heating challenge

Socks away! End of the central heating challenge

As part of our series of energy challenges, guest blogger Lee Colgate agreed to give up central heating at a time when most of us are turning it on. In his Full Article

Discovering how to balance energy efficiency and style in a Victorian house

Discovering how to balance energy efficiency and style in a Victorian house

Buoyed-up by a bit of research, guest blogger Simon Mustoe discovers there may be hope for saving energy in his Victorian home Full Article