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Berkeley Group pledges to become Britain’s first carbon-positive housebuilder

One of the UK’s best-known house builders, the Berkeley Group, has recently pledged to become Britain’s first carbon-positive housebuilder, a news sources has exclusively revealed. The firm has unveiled a new two-year plan to deliver a 10% reduction in carbon emissions per person, while utilising an internal carbon tax and carbon offsetting schemes to reach the new […]
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SMEs encouraged to stop overpaying for energy

SMEs are paying a combined £280m per year too much for their energy, but many still feel unsure of tackling the big change, an expert report has recently revealed. Following an extensive inquest into the energy market, the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has found that suppliers are only passing on a fraction of their own […]
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Smart heating controls can improve a building’s overall sustainability

Implementing smart heating controls within buildings can actually bolster their overall sustainability, energy efficiency experts have argued. Furthermore, such measures would contribute to a rise in the buildings’ overall value and marketability. In fact, research done by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) on the value of BREEAM certified buildings have shown they can command a […]