built environment
Council leaders have warned of infrastructure crisis as delays in National Grid connections halt housing and green energy projects
New research suggests that miscalculations in estimating electricity grid connections for new homes are significantly hindering the housebuilding industry
The UK Government is consulting on proposals to relax regulations surrounding the installation of heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers in England
The Building Research Establishment calls for significant reforms to EPCs, advocating a five-year validity, updated headline ratings, enhanced data use for retrofit planning and improved accessibility
Consultants have warned that 75% of Belfast’s office space could be rendered obsolete by 2030 due to impending Energy Performance Certificate legislation
A recent survey highlights that only 30% of Brits are aware of the steps needed to make their homes net zero-ready, with over a quarter admitting they cannot identify necessary green home improvements
If the current rate of EPCs recommending new gas boilers persists until 2035, the societal cost of excess carbon dioxide emissions could range from £19 billion to £57 billion by 2050, according to a new report
The government aims to make all new homes “net zero ready” by 2025, incorporating heat pumps as a standard feature
Oxford City Council aims to ban gas hobs and boilers in new homes starting from 2025, as part of their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040
More than two million new jobs could be created during the transition to net zero buildings, according to a new report