House buyers start to focus on âgreen factorâ
Energy efficiency and environmental standards are becoming an important factor for buyers of new-built homes, a survey for New Homes Marketing Board has found. The âgreen factorâ is now one…
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CPRE sets out its vision of the country in 2026
The planning system must not become a âtool for promoting economic developmentâ, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) said, setting out its vision for the future of the English…
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Eco development given planning permission
An eco-village in South Gloucestershire, which has been billed as Englandâs first large scale zero carbon development, has been given full planning permission. Hanham Hall, a development between Barratt Developments…
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Government accused of being underprepared for energy efficiency
The government has been warned that its plans to cut fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency were underfunded, untargeted and underprepared in a report from Consumer Focus. The group says…
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Hot source of energy is going to waste
Heat generated for homes and businesses is going to waste, when it could be harnessed for use, a report by the Institution of Civil Engineers said. While traditional electricity disposes…
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Government gets sums wrong on cost of meters
The government has underestimated the cost of installing smart meters for gas and electricity nationally by £6 billion, according to Ernst & Young. Last week ministers agreed to roll out…
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£3.5 billion to be spent on energy efficiency
More help to improve household’s energy efficiency will be made available as the government increases its carbon emissions reduction target scheme and introduces a new community energy saving programme. The…
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Red tape inhibits renewable energy
The Confederation of Business Industry has said that delays in the planning system are discouraging major investment in renewable energy. It said little progress has been made in quickening up…
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Environment Agency generates own energy
The Environment Agency has announced plans to generate enough renewable energy on its own land to power a city the size of York. Up to 80 turbines could be built…
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HCA unveils insulation funding
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has published guidance on how social landlords can bid for part of the additional £84 million funding package to cover cavity wall insulation. The…