‘We cannot electrify until we reduce heat demand as a nation’

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to Professor David Glew of Leeds Beckett University who told us that living conditions improve significantly for those who insulate their homes

Historic homes go green: UK’s energy efficiency overhaul

New government review outlines commitments to boost energy efficiency in historic homes, aiming to reduce energy bills while preserving their unique features

Deal struck on reducing EU buildings emissions and energy use

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in the EU buildings sector by 2030 and make it climate-neutral by 2050

NatWest launches free green construction skills programme

NatWest has teamed up with the Supply Chain Sustainability School for a free retrofit training course

‘Over 130 sewage leaks detected in government buildings within a year’

Most of these incidents, totalling 138, took place at Ministry of Defence facilities, according to a new report

Building energy efficiency receives $46m boost

The US scheme will support the development of advanced building technologies and retrofit practices that enable households and communities to save energy while reducing bills

How do you build a net zero house?

In this week’s podcast we discuss just that – as well as what they’re like to live in

London proposes to switch off skyscrapers lights in bid to save energy

New developments would have “curfew times”, according to a draft of the new lighting policy proposals in the City of London

How can cement cut its carbon footprint?

Which technologies are considered the answer to the industry which produces 8% of the world’s emissions?

Which parts of the UK will save the most on energy this winter?

This is due to the efficiency of boilers, a report claims