Sustainability News – Page 123
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NewsCut council tax to boost renewables, says think tank
New Local Government Network says council tax rebates and more relaxed planning laws would encourage take up of microgeneration
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NewsIndustry called in to prevent repeat of flooding crisis
Defra commissions consultant Entec to devise flood-proofing strategy
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Shortlist is announced for first zero-carbon village in Bristol
English Partnerships (EP) is a step closer to building its first village of zero-carbon homes with the announcement of the shortlisted developers and architects.
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Green ratings for fit-outs
Faber Maunsell, the RICS and refurbishment specialist Skansen are to launch a green ratings system for fitting out commercial properties.
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NewsGreen construction costs massively overestimated, survey claims
Study finds professionals misjudging sustainable budgets and underestimating carbon footprint of buildings
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NewsHousing plans will erode green belts, study warns
Two million homes in Gordon Brown's housing plan would need to be built on undeveloped land or green-belt sites says report
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NewsGovernment seeking to change green planning rules
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears recruits Entec to change renewable energy planning permissions for businesses
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Carbon Challenge eco-village shortlist announced
Seven nominees are announced in competition to achieve Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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Tough energy target for BSF
At least 60% of the energy for every new English secondary school to come from renewables
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Green technology firm finds a warm welcome on stock market
Nviro Cleantech, an investor in green technology and environmental consultant, has listed on the alternative investment market.
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Eddie Shah sets up eco housebuilder
Eddy Shah, the former press tycoon, has set up a housebuilding firm aimed at delivering low-cost sustainable homes.
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NewsSign 2016 Commitment, says Yvette Cooper
Housing minister urges housebuilders to sign 2016 Commitment to zero carbon housing
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NewsBRE makes £1.77m profits
Chairman Simms hails establishment's past year as "one of the best" a decade after becoming private company
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NewsKing to chair talks on energy-efficiency mortgages
Lenders and energy firms to discuss ‘realistic ways’ of greening housing stock
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NewsTimms aims to equal the record of Nick Raynsford
New minister promises to champion the industry, and push for better sustainability and safety
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NewsBuilding regulations minister proposes tougher enforcement
New proposal would give buildilng control powers to prosecute two years after breach of regulations
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NewsHips assessors defended following weekend investigation
Association claims discrepancies in energy performance certificate ratings are "unusual"
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NewsGovernment sets strict BREEAM target for million-pound projects
One-fifth of all schemes over £1m must be rated "excellent" by 2008, according to Government and Industry Sustainable Construction Strategy
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NewsMoD pledges to cut building CO2 by 15%
Ministry of Defence action plan aims to cut carbon emissions from buildings by 15% by 2012
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NewsParliament inquiry to tackle energy inefficient housing
Key victory for Building's 99% Campaign as committee looks at how CO2 can be cut from existing housing stock