All energy efficiency articles
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CommentCan the Future Homes and Buildings Standard deliver on its promise?
The homes element of just launched new energy regulations promises big savings on bills. It’s a pity that the benefits will come too late to help with the impact of the current energy crisis, writes Thomas Lane
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NewsNew homes must be built with on-site renewable energy generation and heat pumps from 2028, government announces
Future Homes and Buildings Standard will come into force from March 2027, but with an 12-month transition period
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NewsSocial landlords operating heat networks now subject to greater regulation
NHF and CIH urge providers to make sure they understand new Ofgem requirements
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CommentForget Trump and the anti-green rhetoric, housebuilders must double down on net zero
Now is not the time for turning on energy efficiency, writes David Thomas
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NewsNorthern Ireland Housing Executive adopts sustainability standard
84,000-home landlord latest to sign up to standard which includes 48 ESG measures
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CommentWe must ensure the private sector can recoup upfront investment in retrofit
Decarbonisation requires a step change to meet government targets, write Mark Greatholder and Aliki Zeri
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NewsSolar panels to be required on nearly all new homes, Miliband confirms
Government will only allow ‘rare exceptions’ to requirements set to be included in Future Homes Standard
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NewsWarmer homes could save NHS £85m a year, says CIH
The membership body is calling on the government to invest £5bn in retrofitting as part of its Spending Review
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NewsTenants could pay more rent for green homes to generate development funds, Housing Forum director tells Housing Brighton event
Higher rent payments would be offset be lower energy bills
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NewsMidland Heart sets out £300m plan to improve 6,000 ‘most challenging’ homes
35,000-home landlord’s corporate plan also pledges 2,250 new homes over the next five years
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NewsPrivate landlords required to bring homes up to EPC ‘C’ by 2030, government proposes
British Property Federation raises concern about timetable
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News853-bed student housing development becomes UK’s largest passivhaus scheme
Four-block scheme given accreditation folllowing air tightness tests
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NewsConcern at software failure as government delays green homes consultation
Housebuilders worried that glitch in Future Homes Standard software will mar roll-out of energy efficiency standard
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NewsContractors appointed for £3.2bn social housing maintenance scheme
85% of the contractors selected are small and medium enterprises
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NewsGovernment releases an additional £1.25bn for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund
The additional SHDF funding has been announced as part of £6bn for energy efficiency measures for 2025-2028
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NewsOrbit seeks partner for £48m decarbonisation retrofit contract
Job would see improvements to 410 homes
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NewsSwansea submits plans for eco-friendly council homes
Proposals drawn up by BDP are for 159 timber frame houses in Bonymaen community
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CommentDelivering net zero – are we even in the game?
Delivering improved energy efficiency in housing requires a shift in governance and leadership, writes Ben Derbyshire
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NewsNational retrofit body key to delivering net zero, says UKGBC-backed report
Mission Retrofit also suggests introducing a new bill to Parliament to help achieve net zero buildings