Sustainability News – Page 135
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NewsHousebuilders raise alarm over cost of sustainable code
House Builders Association tells planning minister Cooper of concerns that land supply will be undermined
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Government under fire over water in tough Lords report
The government faced fresh pressure this week to cut its housing growth plans in the South-east after the publication of a House of Lords report.
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NewsWater plans inadequate in new communities
Government departments come under fire for not allowing for water shortages on future developments.
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NewsGreen Londoners may get tax incentives
People with eco-friendly homes who recycle their waste could pay less council tax.
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NewsBarratt: Give us cheap land and we'll build green houses
David Pretty calls on the government to cut cost of its sites by 25% to pay for eco-friendly technologies in homes.
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NewsClients slam London mayor's ‘over-ambitious' energy plan
Plan to double the amount of on-site renewable energy to 20% criticised by both clients and green lobby
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NewsWind power to light up London
The Greater London Authority and Transport for London are in talks to station a series of wind turbines along the Thames
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Pilot estate brings sustainability to the suburbs
Architect Feilden Clegg Bradley has designed a scheme that could provide a model for a new generation of sustainable suburban housing estates.
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NewsMadelin calls for national rules on renewables
Leading regeneration specialist Roger Madelin has called for tougher laws to govern the use of renewable energy in large schemes.
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NewsCall for offices to cut carbon
RIBA president Jack Pringle has called for the British Council of Offices to cut carbon emissions by imposing tougher energy efficiency standards.
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Developers call for low-cost private homes subsidy
British Property Federation report urges merged English Partnerships and Housing Corporation to widen funding
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NewsDunster set to build 1000 eco homes a year in London
GLA in negotiations with BedZed architect Bill Dunster to roll out 1000 zero-carbon homes on a yearly basis
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NewsGovernment wants greener £60k homes
The government is to launch a competition for low cost carbon neutral homes following its £60k home initiative.
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NewsBRE revamps Part L software
BRE launches new version of its Simplified Building Energy Model after first edition was criticised by consultants.
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InteriorExterior makes green electricity commitment
Contractor to source half its electricity use from renewable sources after signing a supply agreement with EDF Energy.
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NewsTesco reveals sustainability plans for stores
Tesco supremo Sir Terry Leahy claims company will carry out more community consultation and consider wind turbines.
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NewsBDP plans parliamentary wind turbine
Architect Building Design Partnership is in talks with the Palace of Westminster that could result in a wind turbine being installed in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament
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Delay to BRE software stalls Part L compliance
Consultants and manufacturers are still unable to use computers to calculate Part L compliance for complex buildings because software has not been delivered by BRE.
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NewsGovernment fuels biomass boilers with £15m grant
Government offers £10m-£15m grant for biomass boilers and announces new biomass energy centre.