Professor Richard Fitton and Grant Henshaw recently welcomed Evan Davis from BBC Radio 4 for a new programme exploring heat pumps. They showcased the lab’s research and offered practical insights into how heat pumps can work in UK homes. The programme covers: The discussion provides a clear and engaging look at the role of heat pumps in supporting low-carbon, energy-efficient homes. […]
Our Professor Richard Fitton recently appeared on You and Yours to discuss the role of smart meters in UK households. The discussion, part of the programme’s “Call You and Yours: Smart Meters” edition on BBC Radio 4, explored how smart meters are working for consumers, highlighting both the benefits they can bring and some of the challenges that still need […]
Professor Richard Fitton has been appointed as a member of the Committee on Fuel Poverty for a three-year term beginning on 16 February 2026. The Committee provides independent advice to government on policies to reduce fuel poverty, supports coordination across the sector, and monitors progress against the UK’s Fuel Poverty Strategy. Its current research focuses on the […]
We at Energy House Labs are proud to have been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, recognising the collective work and impact of our teams across Energy House 1, Energy House 2.0, the Thermal Measurement Laboratory, and the Smart Meters & Smart Homes Lab. The Prize was formally collected on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at St James’s Palace. Along with Chair of […]
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 […]