Regulation

December 16, 2014

Government drops plan to make Starter Homes exempt from zero-carbon policy

The government has quietly revised its plans to make ‘Starter Homes’ exempt from the zero carbon policy.

December 12, 2014

Kingspan launches ‘ZerO Energy Lighting’ solution

Kingspan Insulated Panels has launched its ZerO Energy Lighting solution which combines rooflights, LED lighting, smart controls and solar PV.

December 12, 2014

£24 million DECC energy efficiency fund runs dry in two days

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has confirmed that the solid wall insulation fund of £24 million under the second release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) has been fully allocated.

December 11, 2014

5 reasons to be a climate change denier

The argument between ecologists and climate change skeptics continues. Here are the five reasons to be a denier.

December 10, 2014

Hull City Council awards £60 million Green Deal contract to Willmott Dixon

Letchworth-based property company, Willmott Dixon has been revealed as the preferred bidder for Hull City Council’s £60 million Green Deal partner.

December 10, 2014

Only one quarter of Brits switched energy suppliers in the last 12 months

Inertia over escalating energy bills continues to exist in the UK, according to new research published by Mintel.

December 10, 2014

More than half UK public take action against rising energy bills, poll finds

A recent YouGov poll found more than half of UK adults are taking measures against fuel poverty.

December 8, 2014

DECC reveals details of the new £30 million Green Deal Home Improvement Fund

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced details of a new release of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF).

December 5, 2014

Green groups bemoan energy efficiency absence in Autumn Statement

Green groups have expressed their dismay at the absence of any new stimulus on energy efficiency in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement.

December 2, 2014

EON splits renewables and fossil fuels into separate companies

German utility EON SE has split into two separate entities; the larger dealing with renewables, the other for fossil fuels and nuclear – soon to be closed.