Can we believe in energy labels?
The VW diesel emission scandal has shown the lengths to which manufacturers will go to meet ever-tougher environmental standards. The true cost of this deception will take many years to become apparent and, no doubt cost Volkswagen vast amounts of … Continue reading
Are Smart meters just dumb when it comes to switching energy supplier?
Smartmeters should make energy saving easier, but will the make switching easy? First, let’s have a look at what they do… a smart meter (in theory) should make your energy usage far more transparent as you will be able to … Continue reading
Sky, BT YouView, Virgin media – which are the most energy efficient set-top boxes/players?
Satellite, cable and Internet set top boxes can consume lots of precious energy! With the advent of more energy efficient LED TV’s you’ll be surprised to see that your digital box could be consuming more energy than your screen – unless … Continue reading
Car sharing and car clubs – the greenest option for urbanites?
When comparing the costs of urban travel, public transport wins hands down. So is it really worth having a car sitting outside your home if you live in a city? We all love the freedom of car ownership, brilliant for … Continue reading
Electric cars pros and cons – Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) review
Road testing the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ended up being a bit frustrating, not due to the car I must say, you’ll have to watch the video to see why! The actual driving experience of the PHEV is excellent – even … Continue reading
