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Tamara Birch
Tamara is a journalist with more than six years experience writing about environmental topics. This includes advising small businesses on cost-effective ways tom become more sustainable, from installing to solar panels and heat pumps and reducing waste. She has used her journalist and research skills to become highly knowledgeable on sustainable initiatives, issues, and solutions to help consumers do their bit for the environment – all while reducing monthly costs. Now, she’s using this experience to advise homeowners on the benefits of installing low-carbon technologies. She is also qualified in offering innovative initiatives to improve sustainability practices in businesses, from advertising to marketing and publishing.
Her passion for sustainability and eco-friendly solutions stems from a long obsession with nature and animals and ensuring they feel looked after. In her free time, Tamara enjoys reading fantasy novels, visiting the gym, and going on long walks in new areas.
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‘Pay people, not power plants’ to help grid, says Octopus Energy Octopus Energy has called on the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to improve the role of households in managing grid constraintsTamara Birch -
UK broke renewable energy record in 2024 The UK had its best year ever for clean energy in 2024, as 45% of electricity generated came from renewable sourcesTamara Birch -
Consultation launched to phase out new petrol and diesel cars The UK government has launched a consultation on phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030Tamara Birch -
Petrol car drivers paid £540 ‘premium’ in 2024 Drivers of the top 10 selling petrol cars of 2024 paid an additional ‘petrol premium’ of £540 a year to run compared to electric vehiclesTamara Birch -
Government to ditch 2035 gas boiler ban The government has decided against banning new gas boilers from 2035 , according to reports, and will look again at housebuilding standards.Tamara Birch -
What do the 2025 road tax changes mean for EV drivers? EV drivers will have to start paying the Vehicle Excise Duty - better known as road tax - from April, which could cause a rise in costs.Tamara Birch -
EV chargers to replace bedding plants in 2025, says RHS In its annual report looking at the year ahead, the RHS has said more gardeners will look to adopt electric vehiclesTamara Birch -
How many jobs are available in the renewable energy sector? One common argument used to support fossil fuels is that they create jobs, but so does renewable energy – and here are the most popular ones.Melody Abeni -
Why is there a semiconductor shortage? Why is there a semiconductor shortage and how is it affecting the modern world? Find out the key reasons behind the shortage here.Tom Gill