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A shopping trip that won’t cost the Earth

The Energy Saving Trust is holding a series of events this month to advise Christmas shoppers on the best way to travel in order to save money and reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. Read

Win an eco gadget bundle!

It’s Energy Saving Week, and to celebrate, the Energy Saving Trust have teamed up with Liverpool City Council to offer residents the chance to win an eco gadget bundle full of energy saving goodies for your home.Read

The heat is on - now save it

With the clocks going back at the end of the month, don’t forget to adjust your heating controls.Read

On your bike!

To celebrate national bike week (19th – 27th June), and the 21st anniversary of the Trans Pennine Trail, four Energy Saving Trust advice centres across the north of England teamed up to complete the Trans Pennine Trail from coast to coast.Read

Energy Saving Trust competition - win free loft insulation

It’s been the coldest winter in 30 years...So with temperatures rising and spring in the air it’s a good time to prepare your home for the next cold snap.Read

Loft insulation

Loft insulation feature

Energy Spring Clean - Top tips: There are many things you can do to prepare your home for a more energy efficient year.Read

Energy Saving Trust launches campaign to increase uptake of renewable energy technologies in North West homes

A recent Energy Saving Trust survey reveals that almost half (46%) of North West householders are keen to find out about renewable energy technology such as solar panels, and how this can be used in their homes.Read

Winterproof your home - Homes without insulation lose 50% of heat through walls and roof

The Energy Saving Trust is calling for all householders to stop wasting £420 million of energy every year because of poor insulation and inefficient heating systems, and Winterproof their homes.Read

Make money from your loft - the top ten valuables discovered in lofts

The Energy Saving Trust is calling on householders across the North West of England to get into their lofts to see what treasures are above their heads.Read

Eco-youngsters turn up heat on politicians

TWO young Merseyside eco- detectives have taken on a new mission over the festive period – to grill top politicians about the aftermath of the Copenhagen Climate Change talks.Read

Liverpool’s smarter driving challenge!

Liverpool residents have turned out in force to compete for the title of Liverpool’s Smartest Driver.Read

Take the smarter driving challenge!

The Energy Saving Trust’s Smarter Driving Challenge is coming to Clayton Square shopping centre on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December.Read

Driving Instructors get lesson in road safety

Driving Instructors from across Merseyside and Cheshire will be gathering at Thornton Hall, Wirral next week to get a lesson in road safety.Read

Energy Saving Week

Formby undercover reporter exposes a few home truths

The Energy Saving Trust’s local Undercover Reporter, 9 year old Josh Sime from Formby, concluded his week long mission today, to observe and monitor his family’s wasteful behaviour.Read

North West knows its Green facts – but region's kids admit to being most wasteful

People from the North West are green masterminds according to new research launched to mark the beginning of Energy Saving Week (19-25 October).Read

Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Mike Storey with Sandra Maning of the Energy Saving Trust

Miles more for Mayor, take the smarter driving challenge

Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Mike Storey will be taking the Smarter Driving Challenge next week with the Energy Saving Trust.Read

Ellie Abernethy (Energy Saving Trust) Dame Ellen MacArthur and Melanie Nolan (Energy Saving Trust)

Energy Saving Trust sponsors Ellen MacArthur’s Round Britain tour

Record breaking British yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur visited Liverpool on Friday 14 August as part of a series of talks she is delivering across Britain.Read

Energy Saving Trust driving challenge

Miles more for Merseyside

Merseysiders will be among the first in the country to take part in a Smarter Driving Challenge, launched by the Energy Saving Trust in August.Read

Energy Saving Tips from the Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust offers free local, impartial and expert advice tailored to help you save energy in the home and on the move.Read

North West too shy to try simple DIY and save cash

New research from the Energy Saving Trust reveals just over half of the North West (51%) are DIY Shy: not confident enough to use basic practical skills which will enable them to improve their home.Read