Theresa May urged to show leadership towards zero carbon economy

Jul 21, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon, Top Stories 0

Leading businesses and investor organisations are urging the UK Government to show leadership towards a zero carbon economy. They are calling on Prime Minister Theresa May to lead on climate...

Next UK Government urged to prioritise energy efficiency

May 04, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Energy Efficiency, Sustainability & Environment 0

The next government should recognise energy efficiency as a national infrastructure priority and commit to improving the energy performance of homes in the UK. The call from the UK Green Building...

Building giants back 2050 zero-emission target

Feb 04, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment, Top Stories 0

Three major companies are backing a global campaign which aims to ensure all buildings are net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Engineering firm Integral Group, international property and...

Brexit ‘could allow UK to reset and future-proof policies’

Jan 23, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Policy & Legislation, Top Stories 0

Brexit offers a chance for the UK to reset its industrial strategy and ease the transition to a green economy. That’s according to The Prince of Wales’ Corporate Leaders Group (CLG), which...

UK zero emissions target to be legally binding

Mar 15, 2016 Priyanka Shrestha Policy & Legislation, Top Stories 0

The government has said it will make it legally binding for the UK to establish a zero emissions target. Under current regulations, emissions must be reduced by 80% by 2050. Speaking at the House...

Government consults on small sites’ zero carbon exemption

Nov 18, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Energy Efficiency, Policy & Legislation 0

The UK Government is seeking views on its proposals to exempt small housing sites from the zero carbon homes policy. It aims to implement the zero carbon homes standard from 2016, which requires...

Slash your energy bills by moving into a new home

Jan 16, 2012 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure & Generation 0

Moving into a new built home can reduce energy bills by around £500, according to research from a homebuilder. Linden Homes claims new built homes are six times more energy efficient and generate...

Tesco installs turbines at grocery centres

Mar 29, 2011 Kelvin Ross Low Carbon 0

Tesco has installed wind turbines at three of its distribution centres in England and Wales. The retailer, which wants to be carbon neutral by 2050, has put up two 90-metre turbines at Crick in...

Energy efficiency is ignoring people power

Feb 15, 2011 Kelvin Ross Low Carbon 0

A report on energy efficiency warns that ‘people power’ is being ignored in favour of an over-focus on technological solutions to climate change. The UK Energy Research Centre argues that more...

UK renewables "playing in Europe’s amateur league": Huhne

Nov 24, 2010 Kelvin Ross Low Carbon 0

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has branded the UK’s renewables industry as “amateur”. Speaking at a clean technology conference yesterday, he said the UK was “playing in Europe’s amateur league when...