Live Better: energy challenge
Examining how we can cut the amount of energy we use at home and be a little greener in our activities
How community groups are generating their own energy - video
Bibi van der Zee explores the growing community of energy groups to find out how they are changing the way we think about our energy system and our relationship with it. Carbon Co-op in Manchester, Green Prosperity in Hull and Repowering London are three examples of this community energy revolution
Live Better: Energy challenge results - infographic
In April 2014, hundreds of our readers accepted our challenge to reduce their home energy consumption by 10%. Here are the results
Eco-friendly houses and cities are better without smart technology
Happy, energy-efficient environments can be maintained without relying on smart meters, thermostats or electronic controls, says Lloyd Alter
Green apps and gadgets: eco shower heads
Can two rival products offer the perfect eco-friendly shower experience or are they just damp squibs, asks Erica Buist
Green apps and gadgets: radiator booster
Going off-grid: 'How do we square the circle and address climate change?'
Good Energy: it’s not about technology anymore, it’s about people
Thriving eco energy firm founder Juliet Davenport tells Zoe Williams about power through profit and growing prospects of challenging the Big Six
Reducing energy challenge: our pick of articles, blogs, recipes and tips
April was all about reducing energy. Here's a roundup of
all our favourites from the second month of the Live Better Challenge
Green apps and gadgets: Conscious Me
It's a growing interactive website on every subject you can think of, but how eco-conscious and useful has it become so far, asks Erica Buist
Eco appliances: energy-saving hints for fridges and freezers
Frozen in fear of your electricity bills? Label, location and overfilling are among key factors to help save on fridge energy
Balcombe energy co-op: we aim to take power back from the corporations
Best known for anti-fracking protests, the Sussex village is also home to committed volunteers on a mission for 100% renewable energy, says Patrick Barkham
Energy-saving tips in old homes: everything you need to know
Eco appliances: energy-saving hints for washing machines
The Edible Bus Stop: promising patch of possibility to blooming success
Mak Gilchrist explains how a neglected strip of land turned into a growing community project based on London's transport network
Top 10 eco homes: your favourite is …
After two weeks, you've chosen your favourite eco home. And the winner is …
Eco appliances: energy-saving hints when buying lightbulbs
Not sure whether to buy LEDS, CFLs or halogen bulbs? Let's shed some light on electricity costs
Green nudges: can smileys on your utility bill reduce global emissions?
With the IPCC emphasising the role of behavioural change, it's time to focus on how nudges fit in the policy toolbox
Eco appliances: energy-saving hints for dishwashers
Dishwashers are among household appliances used every day but how can we reduce the energy they consume?
Transition Streets: growing success for communities to conserve energy
An award-winning project has spread across the UK and abroad and is helping neighbours engage together in a greener lifestyle, says Rob Hopkins
Insulating your home? Try recycled materials from curtains to carpets
Energy bills may be reduced by two-thirds with a variety of treated waste alternatives to stuff into your walls, floors and lofts, says Joanne O'Connell
About 46 results for Live Better: energy challenge 
