As we build momentum towards Futurebuild 2026, we’re pleased to share a new podcast episode featuring our Professor William Swan, reflecting on the journey of Energy House Labs and the role research plays in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero. In Episode 34 of the Futurebuild Podcast, Professor Swan joins host Martin Hurn to discuss the origins […]
A new white paper released today is calling for urgent reform of the UK’s national energy assessment standards, warning that current approaches are producing unreliable Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for millions of homes and non-domestic buildings. The paper, Better Data, Better Buildings, is co-authored by Professor Richard Fitton, alongside other industry and academic experts, and highlights how national energy […]
Energy House Labs is set to feature in Guy Martin’s new Channel 4 special, House Without Bills, airing Monday 9 February 2026 at 9:00pm. With UK energy bills having risen by around 70% over the past five years, the programme sees Guy Martin on a mission to explore how homes can be made cheaper to heat – and even […]
BBC’s Morning Live Professor Richard Fitton from Energy House Labs recently appeared on the BBC’s Morning Live to discuss the benefits of using dehumidifiers in the home. During the programme, Professor Fitton shared expert insight into how dehumidifiers can help manage excess moisture and improve indoor comfort, particularly during colder and damper periods. ▶️ Watch the segment on BBC iPlayerProfessor Fitton […]
Professor Richard Fitton from Energy House Labs will be speaking at an upcoming free webinar on Thursday 05 February 2026, focused on the use of measured U-values to improve building performance, compliance, and retrofit outcomes. Titled Better Data, Better Buildings: Using Measured U-Values to Drive Performance and Compliance, the webinar will explore growing evidence that commonly assumed U-values used […]
Energy House Labs has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the UK’s highest national honour for educational achievement, in recognition of its pioneering research into sustainable building design and efforts to tackle fuel poverty. The award highlights the impact of the labs’ world-leading testing facilities, including Energy House 2.0, which can recreate 95% of global […]