The dumbest idea in energy politics…
In 1865, economist William Jevons noted that efficiency in coal-powered machinery didn't lead to reduced coal consumption. Instead, counter-intuitively, efficiency could speed up consumption –...
What an opportunity to drive decarbonisation and energy security
Mar 9, 2026
So we're into week 2 of the US/Israeli attack on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is still blockaded. Oil and gas prices are continuing...
Marks & Spencer’s Living Wall Comes to Life
Mar 30, 2015
It was my forty-mmmth birthday yesterday and I had a lovely day – breakfast in bed, pub lunch, birdwatching (yellow hammer, willow tit, water rail...
Go Big or Go Home
May 19, 2014
I get a little frustrated with the obsession with the little stuff. People fretting over the best time of day to charge their mobile phone,...
Is this greenwash? You decide…
Nov 7, 2011
A week or so ago my other half proudly presented me with a new kettle. "Look!" she said "It's an eco-friendly one!" And sure enough...
Worried about Peak Oil? You might be 5 years too late.
May 3, 2011
In the last week, UK newspapers have been dominated by two pieces of news - the Royal Wedding and the death of Bin Laden -...
Green Business Webinar #4: Good Housekeeping
Apr 14, 2011
The fourth of our Green Business Webinars will be held on 4 May at 14:00 GMT. The hour long session will cover everything you need...
The Oil Conundrum? The Answer Is Easy.
Apr 11, 2011
While I've been on holiday, oil prices have continued to rise - now over $125 a barrel and heading fast for its previous pre-global crash...
Heat from dead people? Why not?
Feb 7, 2011
Here is a topic that is getting me fired up. Redditch Council will decide tonight whether to approve a scheme to capture waste heat from...
Why doesn't energy efficiency happen?
Jan 12, 2011
Today's blog is inspired by two tweets last night from Mel Starrs who writes the Elemental blog on green building issues: Energy efficiency *should* be...