Staff arrive at Architype’s sustainable offices in Herefordshire

Interior of St Luke’s School, Wolverhampton, designed by Architype

St Luke’s School, Wolverhampton, designed by Architype

Solar tubes are used to bring light in and reduce the need for electric lights, Ashley CofE Primary School, Walton-on-Thames

Solar PV at Ashley CofE Primary School, Walton-on-Thames

Innovative ‘ecoDriver’ software is used to monitor electricity use at Ashley School

In Scotland, Currie school’s wind turbine commissioned in May 2008 generated 16.5 MWh electricity in its first year of operation.

Learning about sustainable energy is integrated throughout the curriculum at Currie High School in Scotland.

Energy-saving pledges at Currie High School, Scotland

Installing Geothermal International’s ‘Energy Pile’ ground source heat pumps at a building in the City of London

Heat pumps being installed deep underground in the City of London

Geothermal International’s heat pumps provide both heating and cooling for commercial buildings

Installing cavity wall insulation in Kirklees, Yorkshire

Rolling out loft insulation across Kirklees

Loft insulation is an affordable and easy way to cut costs and carbon emissions

Simon Ross, MEA

Engaging community groups is critical to the success of the MEA’s Low Carbon Communities programme

Thanks to advice from MEA Broome Park Farm B&B has installed a solar hot water system to heat water for them and their guests

Wood for biomass heating systems is readily available in Devon

RE4D in Devon is stimulating demand for renewable energy and creating jobs such as production of fuel for biomass boilers

Solar PV is just one of the renewable energy installations generated by RE4D in the SouthWest

Sarah Harrison, ‘Superhome’ owner, London

Double-glazing can dramatically increase the energy efficiency of old homes without spoiling their character

An efficient wood-burning stove is an effective low-carbon heating solution in old homes