All Sustainability UK policy and regulation articles
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CommentBalancing the need for retrofit - from a planner’s perspective
While the need to avoid demolition is more urgent than ever, there are many challenges to overcome before a building can be retained. The next government could do much to improve the current system, writes Avison Young’s Laura Jenkinson
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CommentWill energy efficiency fare any better under this government?
Many will be concerned by Michael Gove becoming environment secretary but Greg Clark’s reappointment at BEIS is to be welcomed
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CommentHow to build homes safely in flood prone areas
New homes can be built safely in flood prone areas but we need to have a grown-up conversation about development
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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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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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CommentPaddington pole gets cut down to size
From the Paddington Pole to Theresa May’s cabinet, both appear to be busily wielding an axe
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CommentZero Carbon RIP
Improving quality of life and tackling climate change must go hand in hand in delivering the new homes that the UK needs
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CommentHere we go again
The government’s resolve - yet again - to postpone the decision on airport expansion shows that planning remains subservient to politics, and sets off alarm bells for the National Infrastructure Commission - which must act now to protect its authority
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CommentThe clock is ticking
The government must act quickly on energy efficiency delivery – damage has already been done
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CommentThe war on green
As another green policy goes up in smoke, does the government risk failing to live up to its obligations?
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CommentWhy CLC changes cut out the foundations from construction
The restructuring of the Construction Leadership Council means a third of the industry is not represented at the top table
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NewsSubsidy cut 'puts £6.4bn of wind farms at risk'
Barbour ABI warns hundreds of wind farm schemes could be in jeapordy after government decision to close the Renewables Obligation early
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CommentWhere now for green policies?
Will the government abandon its commitment to sustainable policies or grasp a golden opportunity?
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NewsIndustry leaders slam 'perverse' EU ruling on green goods VAT
Industry leaders brand European Court of Justice ruling ‘perverse’ and ‘hypocritical’
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CommentThe government's energy savings are not all they seem
Evidence has emerged the UK govt is massaging figures to meet EU energy saving targets
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CommentZero carbon can stimulate economic growth
By 2019 all new non-domestic buildings need to be zero carbon - we won’t make it if we don’t fundamentally change our thinking
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NewsEarly ECO scheme end spells job woes for green businesses
Watering down of energy efficiency policy means utilities likely to hit targets ahead of schedule
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NewsMake home energy efficiency an infrastructure priority, say peers
Letter to the Times newspaper says funds should be spent making UK’s buildings energy efficient
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CommentEPC regulations are go!
At last the Energy Efficiency Regulations have passed through parliament, so now landlords can start to put in place strategies to mitigate the risks