All Energy, infrastructure and refurbishment articles – Page 7
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News
Gove aims to withdraw EWS1 form guidance before Christmas
Housing secretary hints at timetable to resolve “terrible” situation
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Comment
Sunak’s Budget was a missed opportunity to change gear on net zero
As the world follows events at COP26, Ben Derbyshire argues the UK government needs to go much further to tackle climate change in regulation, planning, stock refurbishment and social housing
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News
MPs call for planning policy overhaul to promote net zero
Government will fail to hit 2050 net zero target unless it engages with councils, says select committee chair
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News
Jenrick: I fought Treasury for cladding fund increase
Former housing secretary says he wanted more taxpayer funding for building safety issues
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Comment
The heat pump grant is welcome – but £5,000 is not enough
The government has set a bold target, but it may need to do more to persuade homeowners and industry that it is worth the investment, says Darren Snaith
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In Focus
Eight key takeaways from the Heat and Buildings Strategy
Hydrogen shelved, potential mandatory EPC targets for mortgage lenders and could new homes be cut off from the gas grid? Here’s our round-up of key points from the Heat and Buildings strategy
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News
Housing sector urges more ambition as Heat and Buildings Strategy trailed
Government sets out £3.9bn of measures including an £800m social housing decarbonisation fund
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News
London councils agree £98bn retrofit programme for 3.8m homes
Local authorities in London have agreed a plan to achieve net zero by retrofitting 3.8 million homes in the capital.
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CPD
CPD 10 2021: Structural steel and the circular economy
This CPD module, sponsored by Steel for Life, examines steel’s credentials on its ability to be reused, recycled and multi-cycled, its structural efficiency, and its alignment to circular economy principles. Deadline to complete: 26 November 2021.
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Comment
Social housing providers can show the way on net zero
The United Kingdom has an enormous task to reach net zero by 2050, but social housing providers are the best placed organisations to lead the way, argues Jonathan Pearson
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News
Converting vacant Yorkshire mills could deliver 9,000 homes
Historic England says the 237 unused mills in the region could be repurposed into housing