Despite recording one of the most solid rate of economic growths in the developed world, UK residents are actually using a lot less energy than they used to do before, due largely to significant changes in Government policy and the emergence of various energy saving technologies.
One of the UK’s best-known insulation systems’ manufacturers has launched a pilot scheme that will see local authorities across England being rated based on their energy efficiency improvements, a recent news report in the business media has been able to
Energy efficiency measures will prove extremely important (even “vital”) to combat the ever-increasing cost of energy in the industrial sector, a recent report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) was able to reveal.
Energy bills for an average home could soar £350 by 2030 due to the increase in green policies and a rising price of electricity, figures released by the DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change) as a response to an official Freedom of Information request were able to
One of the UK’s largest energy suppliers has been slapped with a very serious fine after failing to deliver the required energy efficiency measures in a timely manner.
Businesses likely to be included in the forthcoming ESOS scheme are strongly advised to step up their compliance efforts in order to meet the government’s energy audits deadline and avoid fines.
Mortgage lenders should consider a property’s actual EPC rating when evaluating mortgage affordability and lending, rather than a general assumption, a new report from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and the Wales Low / Zero Carbon Hub suggests
Buildings, as well as people, should adapt to climate change and improve their resilience, a new report published during the Resilience14 event by Innovate UK as a conclusion to their ‘Design for Future Climate’ project was able to reveal.
Energy efficiency is the key to attaining significant savings in terms of energy expenditure, and that was proven quite clearly by the local authorities in Caerphilly, a recent news report in the local media was able to reveal.
Energy management and efficiency, as well as long-term sustainability across UK building refurbishment and fit-out projects are likely to receive a much-needed support from the BRE via it latest assessment tool, the BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2014.
