Sustainability News – Page 28
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NewsInsulation industry given lifeline by ECO expansion
Hard to treat cavity walls to qualify for funding under revision to government scheme
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NewsMinisters warned over Part L plans amid media backlash
But so-called “tax on conservatories” doesn’t apply to the majority of conservatories
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NewsConstruction firms among first Green Deal providers
Contractors Carillion, Willmott Dixon and social housing provider Keepmoat all commit to scheme
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NewsLow energy ratings could make industrial units unviable
Some improvements will cost more than four years’ rental income
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NewsSupreme Court refuses to hear government FITs appeal
Solar installations completed before 3 March will attract the higher 43p per KWh rate
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NewsPrisk’s green board on target
But Green Construction Board co-chair warns of tougher times ahead
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NewsGreen Deal 'does not need big bang launch'
Government right to press on with roll-out despite setbacks says Capita Symond’s Richard McCarthy
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NewsZero carbon targets for 2019 ‘won’t be met’
Developers tell Ecobuild session that CRC scheme will not incentivise energy efficiency improvements
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NewsEcobuild gets into gear
Delegates toy with Danish construction techniques as world’s biggest sustainability event hots up
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NewsBarker scraps 'one size fits all' Green Deal warranties
Government scraps plans for life time warranties on every Green Deal measure
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NewsHomeowners 'compromising effectiveness' of loft insulation
Research claims just one in 10 homes gets the full benefit of loft insulation
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NewsTop BREEAM award goes to the dogs
Latest sustainability roll of honour unveiled at Ecobuild conference
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NewsCoalition urged to budget for green growth
UK Green Building Council will use Ecobuild to call on the government to boost green agenda
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NewsGovernment 'planned poorly' for aborted £1bn carbon capture scheme
NAO report claims DECC and predecessor did not effectively manage risk
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NewsMajor energy firms lobby for delay to Green Deal
Industry fears ‘soft launch’ will undermine the energy efficiency scheme from the outset
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NewsClimate change could render modern buildings 'obsolete'
RICS calls for resilience to climate change to be factored into building valuations
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NewsBuilding owners doing bare minimum for energy changes
Building owners are preparing to do either the minimum or nothing to meet new energy efficiency standards
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NewsExclusive: Green Deal suffers fresh setback
Green Deal will not be fully operational until 2013 after energy firms delay implementation of payment mechanism
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NewsFirms reluctant to invest in Green Deal skills
Report finds firms unwilling to plug skills gaps until consumer demand for energy scheme is proven
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NewsEnergy Saving Trust wins Green Deal contract
Charity to provide consumers with independent advice on the government’s flagship scheme