Sustainability News – Page 101
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NewsGovernment considers display energy certificates in commercial buildings
Premises visited frequently by the public may have to display actual energy under new legislation
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NewsEco-towns shortlist unveiled
Government names 15 sites shortlisted for the 10 zero-carbon eco-towns
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Cost of zero carbon homes deters buyers
NHBC report says home buyers see low carbon features as 'deal-breakers'
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NewsGreen housing policy leaves older homes out in the cold
Committee of MPs says focus on new-build homes has led to lack of action on energy efficiency of existing housing stock
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NewsSustainability TV: Jones Lang LaSalle interview part 2
Boss of global property outfit discusses what his firm is offering to clients to reduce their environmental impact
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Property outfit launches green wing
The new dedicated group of NB Real Estate will address political, social and business pressures relating to property management, head promises
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NewsEPCS: unresolved issues
While government has answered some of the outstanding confusion about EPCs in a January guidance, Andy Land, senior surveyor, CNP, raises some outstanding questions over the implementation of the certificates
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NewsGovernment extends green grant scheme until 2010
Homeowners will be able to apply for £10m of grants towards sustainable
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NewsGovernment failing on green incentives for homeowners
WWF says carbon cutting targets will not be met unless government offers more financial incentives
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Guide launched to help councils hit low-carbon targets
Best practice guide aims to assist local authorities developing low carbon energy policies
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NewsHealthy debate or total confusion?
Green may have gone mainstream, but what are the best ways to achieve zero carbon emissions, asks Cole Thompson Anders partner Craig Anders
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NewsPoplar green housing scheme go-ahead - images
Cole Thompson Anders’ designed east London scheme offers 100% affordable housing
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NewsWorld’s first eco-festival
Cabe's climate change festival will explore how we plan, design and use our cities
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TwelveStars gives petrol stations an eco-lift
Consultant sets out to make Cepsa petrol station across Spain and Portugal green
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NewsA pale green housing policy
Government policy on home energy efficiency must take a much more radical approach if the UK is to meet its climate change targets
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NewsZero-carbon housing kit: RuralZed explained
RuralZed is a zero-carbon housing kit for affordable low to medium-density developments that, its makers say, will meet the Code for Sustainable Homes from level three up to six and beyond. Here’s how it’s done.
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Kerslake steps in to shake up eco-towns initiative
Boss of housing superagency to vet applications, as consultation on sites faces fresh delay
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Hips energy assessors earn less than £10,000
Most energy performance certifiers inspect just over one home per day at a rate of £30-45
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Bovis Lend Lease bags £130m green Sky project
Broadcaster plans to put its sports channel in new low-carbon west London headquarters
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NewsSo that’s how it’s done
Construction has begun on Eureka, a sustainable office building in Kent for developer Quadrant Estates.