All Sustainability UK policy and regulation articles – Page 22
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NewsLabour slams ministers over FITs confusion
Government misses legal deadline to impose latest round of solar feed-in-tariff cuts
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CommentIs the government ready for the EPBD?
A new EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive comes into effect in July. But is the UK prepared for it?
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NewsNext round of FIT cuts to be delayed
Slump in installation rate prompts government to rethink cut timetable
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NewsMinisters plot rescue plan to bridge Green Deal gap
Government looks at extending existing schemes to prevent plunge in insulation installations
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NewsGreen Construction Board boosted by £1m
Minister pledges to use cash for faster and more in depth work
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NewsNewcastle joins Green Deal
Warm Up North partnership is second local government group to propose joining scheme
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NewsHousebuilders reject green homes proposal
Industry call on government to freeze energy performance targets until new testing standard has been developed
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NewsGreen schools policy in limbo as launch date draws near
Draft design guidance reveals BREEAM for schools still ‘under review’ just weeks from launch of school building programme
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NewsExclusive: Cameron in urgent bid to save Green Deal
Prime minister asks Cabinet Office for urgent briefing on how to rescue flagship energy efficiency scheme
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NewsExclusive: Carillion solar job losses rise to nearly 1,200
A further 380 jobs have gone at Carillion Energy Services in the wake of the government’s cuts to the solar feed-in-tariff
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NewsBrussels proposals could double public retrofits
Efficiency directive will be considered by the European Parliament in an attempt to meet 2020 energy use targets
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NewsGreen measurement systems inadequate to meet targets
Higher carbon reduction goals for new buildings cannot be assessed reliably, industry warns ministers
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NewsBRE delays retrofit standard
Industry voices concern at 2013 launch date of standard for non-domestic buildings
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NewsDavey plays down impact of ‘conservatory tax’ U-turn
Consequential improvements were only one of many Green Deal incentives, says energy secretary
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NewsGovernment moots cash-back rewards to drive Green Deal
Discussion paper suggests offering extra cash-back rewards for customers who take-up a Green Deal
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NewsNew green targets 'completely unrealistic'
The construction industry rejects government’s proposals for new standards for energy efficiency in new buildings
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News25% of construction firms cut back on green skills training
Survey reveals uncertainty over government policy leading to decrease in investment in green skills training
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NewsLabour slams 'burying' of Green Deal research
Flint fears publication schedule will deliberately overshadow findings
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NewsOlympic park legacy sustainability goals unveiled
Legacy body targets zero-carbon for all homes on post-Games site
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NewsEd Davey attacks Osborne on green stance
Energy secretary says green policies are not a “burden”