All Green energy articles – Page 2
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CommentWho is to blame for misleading energy efficiency claims?
Media reports on the performance gap have pointed the finger at energy modelling professionals but action is required from the whole industry, including clients
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CommentShould energy use be increased if it boosts productivity?
When thinking about the function of a particular building it is important to remember sometimes increasing energy use may be beneficial
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CommentHow smart buildings will boost our productivity
If we give office workers the means to control their environment we will be contributing to a healthier, happier and more productive population
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CommentGerman plans for electric cars could actually increase CO2 emissions
The desire to make all cars “zero emission’ by 2030 ignores how reliant the country will be on coal-fired power stations
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CommentSapping energy: How to react to new energy regulations
Developers and property managers take note: new regulations will affect your energy performance certificate for existing buildings
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CommentThe other single market
The UK relies heavily on the single electricity market, let’s hope Brexit doesn’t disrupt this vital trade with European networks
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CommentWill mainstream developments go off-grid?
Up to now problems with onsite energy generation and storage have been barriers to going off grid, but several factors could be about to change the status quo
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CommentLondon's energy policies may not actually improve air quality
Reducing air polution is a priority for the London mayor, but he needs advisers to really think through how to tailor renewable energy for the specific needs of the capital
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NewsBalfour wins Scottish wind farm transmission job
Firm awarded £35m transmission scheme for Bhlaraidh and Beinneum wind farms in Scotland
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NewsMark Group insulation business saved by management buyout
New company formed by previous management at collapsed Mark Group buys insulation business
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NewsElephant and Castle 'energy hub' gets go-ahead
Lendlease secures planning permission for net zero carbon combined heat and power plant
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NewsMark Group goes under with 940 job losses
Two Green Deal providers fall into administration just hours apart
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NewsSwansea Bay Tidal Lagoon delayed by a year
Client body for project says it won’t reach financial close until at least next summer due to strike price negotiations, pushing back start of work
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NewsDrax pulls out of £1bn carbon capture scheme
Energy firm blames move on government decision to remove renewables from exemption to Climate Change Levy
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NewsFeed-in tariffs next in line for government axe
Government starts consultation on future of feed-in tariffs due to scheme’s “projected overspend”
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NewsGreen Deal installations hit record level in June
Latest official data shows Green Deal financing was at its highest point before scheme was scrapped
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CommentThe many U-turns of sustainable building
The government’s sustainability backtracking will have knock-on effects for other national policies and will be damaging for industry confidence
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FeaturesThe Green Deal: 'A catastrophe from start to finish'
It’s been called the greatest flop of the last parliament. But why did the Green Deal, the government’s flagship retrofit scheme, fail so spectacularly?
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News£8bn offshore windfarm gets go-ahead
Energy secretary Amber Rudd has given green light to £8bn Dogger Bank Teesside A and B prioject in north east