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Looking back, I feel a strong wish for a new start. This year, I want to make my home better. I think about smart home upgrades to give my space a fresh feel. Every change I make makes my home more welcoming. It's not just about looks. It's about feeling cozy and organized. You don't have to spend a lot to make big changes. Even small updates can make a big difference. They help us feel more connected and happy. Let's start 2024 with a home that feels just right.

The EU-funded Sinfonia smart cities project aims to retrofit more than 100,000m2 of living space in two pioneer districts, optimising technologies for electricity grids and district heating and cooling. At the project's heart is collaboration - the sharing of processes to increase energy savings and develop a coherent framework to expand the use of renewables.

Researcher Alexa Spence has spent years looking at the psychological issues around recent advances in energy technology, from uncovering the value of the 'freeloading' flatmate in reducing domestic consumption to studying how businesses can motivate staff to reduce energy usage.