Green Issues
28/07/2010
Taking green infrastructure to new heights...
World Green Roof Congress sponsor Bauder hosts site visit to the green Garden Court at the Museum of London.
28/07/2010
Basildon community gets green improvements
St Georges Community Housing spends £168,000 on environmental improvements.
28/07/2010
Environmental benchmarking service on offer
Schal launches new environmental benchmarking service.
21/07/2010
MPs back new Parliamentary solar PV Forum
Members of the UK solar PV sector have warmly welcomed the launch of a new Parliamentary Forum for the technology.
21/07/2010
First super-green social homes for Leeds create local training opportunities
A new housing development is creating some of Leeds’ greenest affordable homes along with construction apprenticeships and training placements for local people.
21/07/2010
Turning up the heat
District heating scheme from MHS Boilers keeps older people warm in Sandwell.
21/07/2010
Vokera showcases extensive solutions range at Installerlive
Comprehensive range of renewable technologies and high efficiency boilers on show at exhibition.
14/07/2010
Low-carbon homes consortium gathers momentum
AIMC4 consortium extends its reach with wider stakeholder involvement.
14/07/2010
Redland roofs top award-winning project
Affordable homes project featuring Redland roofline wins Green Apple.
14/07/2010
‘Natural House’ uses clay roof tiles
Sandtoft’s Cassius clay roof tile selected for Prince’s Foundation’s ‘Natural House’.
14/07/2010
Greenwich makes intelligent boiler choice
Sabien Technology’s M2G intelligent boiler load optimiser specified by Greenwich Borough Council.
14/07/2010
GES Energy meets EST targets
Total Home Environment’s heat recovery ventilation system meets the targets of the SAP Appendix Q scheme.
06/07/2010
‘Step change’ urged on carbon reduction
The second annual report from the Committee on Climate Change is published.
06/07/2010
Existing stock needs urgent attention, says CADmeleon
Energy consultancy calls for existing building stock to be addressed if carbon reduction targets are to be met.
06/07/2010
Groundbreaking district heating scheme moves a step closer
Prototype eco-town collaborates with business park on sustainable development in the South West.
06/07/2010
Vokèra gives boost to heating industry training
High-efficiency heating products supplied in drive to improve skills and training.
06/07/2010
Red cedar cladding turns The Rock green
John Brash supplies cladding to The Rock development in Bury.
30/06/2010
House gets high ranking for sustainability
Nottingham H.O.U.S.E ranks high for sustainability at solar decathlon final.
30/06/2010
Sustainability needs selling, says report
A report on The Commercial Value of Sustainability puts the spotlight on marketers.
30/06/2010
LeafNut lights the streets in Blackpool
Harvard Engineering wins contract to deploy its LeafNut street-lighting system across Blackpool.
30/06/2010
Alumet wins coveted environmental award
Warwickshire-based company is presented with a Green Apple Award.
23/06/2010
NIA plays key role in Green Deal
National Insulation Association works with government to insulate the UK’s existing housing stock.
23/06/2010
Sabien Technology encouraged by green ‘investment bank’ plans
Sabien Technolgy issues comment following this week’s Budget.
23/06/2010
Research helps weed out pesticide problem
Project investigating integrated and zero herbicide use on pavements is on track to help local authorities.
23/06/2010
New director to help businesses go green
The Environment Agency announces Ed Mitchell as its new director of environment and business.
23/06/2010
iConic building wins Green Apple
The iCon centre for sustainable construction is awarded a National Green Apple award.
23/06/2010
Baxi fights fuel poverty
Pensioner couple from Sunderland save 34.8% on their winter fuel bill thanks to a Baxi back boiler system.
23/06/2010
Renewable Energy Association honours Sundog Energy
Sundog’s solar PV project at Kings Cross wins the company a BRE Award.
23/06/2010
Remeha reaches for the sky
Inhabitants of Croydon’s tallest building enjoy the benefits of a biomass boiler.
15/06/2010
Sabien calls for auditing of green tech firms
As EU proposes tough carbon emissions targets, Sabien Technology calls for independent auditing of savings claims made by green tech firms.
15/06/2010
WISE up to a sustainable future
Centre for Alternative Technology launches the Wales Institute for Sustainable Education.
15/06/2010
Making housing naturally healthier
Natural Building Technologies’ wood fibre insulation boards create a healthy living environment for residents in Dundee.
08/06/2010
Annual event is showcase for sustainability
Sustainability tops the agenda at Alumet open day at company facilities in Warwickshire.
08/06/2010
Pembrokeshire wind farm breezing ahead
Planning approval is granted for a wind farm development at Wear point, near Milton Haven.
08/06/2010
Sustainability tool for housing
BLP unveils plans for sustainability software tool for residential new build and refurbishment market.
08/06/2010
Sustainable drainage at Rutland Water
Rutland County Council specifies soakaway solution from Polypipe WMS.
03/06/2010
2016 zero carbon target fits with government’s agenda
Coalition commitment to zero carbon new homes is timely and right, says UK-GBC.
03/06/2010
Welsh Assembly Government goes green
Green office development completed at Llandudno Junction.
03/06/2010
Eco-homes on show at Wales Sustainability Week
Drive by Welsh Assembly Government to promote sustainable living features Leadbitter development.
03/06/2010
IT efficiency gains for Welsh College
Hitachi Data Systems helps Coleg Sir Gâr achieve more efficient data access and save energy.
26/05/2010
Government to be greened
The ConLib coalition is set to embark on the most ambitious carbon reduction commitment yet seen from a UK government.
26/05/2010
Heat recovery system fit for King’s
Thermal Energy International is to provide a heat recovery system for King’s College Hospital.
25/05/2010
Guiding the way to renewable heating
Mitsubishi Electric launches CPD guide to raise awareness of more energy-efficient heating methods.
18/05/2010
Sustainability ‘should recreate The Good Life’
The future of sustainable homes and communities is debated at Grand Designs Live.
18/05/2010
Painting the town green
Dulux Trade, Carillion and Forum for the Future join together to investigate sustainability.
18/05/2010
Recticel supports flood call
Environment Agency call for improved flood resilience has backing from Recticel.
18/05/2010
Baxi’s green innovation
Baxi Ecogen micro-CHP wins the Green Innovation Award as part of Sustainability Now.
12/05/2010
Drain and sustain
Trade association Interpave welcomes legislation with implications for SUDS.
12/05/2010
The ZED Pavilion opens
The Shanghai Expo 2010 opens this week and will feature a building and exhibition designed by ZEDfactory.
12/05/2010
Eco-development keeps warm
Excel Fibre Technology’s TRADIS insulation system is installed in the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry building.
12/05/2010
Vent-Axia to the rescue
Fire station in Havering has energy-efficient ventilation thanks to Vent-Axia.
12/05/2010
Solar sales through the roof
Growing demand for solar technology will see Becosolar sales triple by the end of the year.
05/05/2010
Fired up for sustainability
New South Yorkshire fire station sets example for environmental construction.
05/05/2010
Eco-tile supports council’s green schemes
Marley Eternit’s Ecologic roof tiles are specified for a number of housing renovations for Swansea Council.
05/05/2010
Sustainable floor makes the grade
InterfaceFLOR helps the University of Bradford achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.
05/05/2010
Biomass boilers top of the pecking order
Woodpecker Energy’s 15kW and 25 kW biomass boilers achieve MCS certification.
05/05/2010
FSC-certified timber
Maccaferri ensures raw materials in its Timber Crib system are sourced only from responsibly managed forests.
27/04/2010
Renewable energy proposals will encourage more emissions warns AECB
AECB claims that the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive could, in some cases, benefit people who install systems that emit more CO2.
27/04/2010
Aggregate Industries goes on the road
Company launches carbon-saving asphalt production process.
27/04/2010
Chartered title from Energy Institute
Chartered Energy Manager status is available from the Energy Institute.
27/04/2010
Talking microgeneration
Mitsubishi Electric’s Green Gateway initiative manager takes part in the Mass Market Microgeneration event organised by Micropower Europe.
20/04/2010
The UK-GBC responds to the Lib Dem manifesto
The Liberal Democrat target for a zero carbon Britain by 2050 is welcomed by the UK Green Building Council.
20/04/2010
Green light for heating network and energy centre
Energy supply agreement that will capture £4.1 million funding for a district heating network.
20/04/2010
Warwickshire museum displays green energy
Biomass boiler is installed at museum as part of refurbishment programme.
20/04/2010
Three thousand homes get the heat treatment
Thanks to an insulation scheme from Mark Group, more than 3,000 homes in Corby could soon be seeing lower heating bills.
14/04/2010
Rehema announces second phase of carbon offsetting scheme
Remeha and People 1st turn up the heat with 860 tonnes of carbon offset.
14/04/2010
Big questions tackled at the Energy & Environment Conference
Minister of state for energy outlines the government’s green agenda, while energy experts debate what the coming year has in store.
14/04/2010
John Healey adds Essex to the eco-town map
Partnership of councils in Essex expresses interest in using world-leading eco-town standards.
14/04/2010
System provides savings on energy usage and CO2 emissions
Natta Building Company is awarded a £300,000 contract to extend geothermal heating system.
14/04/2010
Lighting the way to energy savings
Staffordshire village street lights begin low carbon journey.
30/03/2010
Energy-hungry buildings key to reducing carbon emissions
Organisations that tighten the reins on their energy-hungry buildings will be key to meeting carbon reduction targets, says the Environment Agency.
30/03/2010
EPD for InterfaceFLOR
InterfaceFLOR achieves Europe’s first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for carpet tiles.
30/03/2010
New HQ in Essex
ISG Jackson delivers a new headquarters building for Greenfields Community Housing in Braintree, Essex.
30/03/2010
Eco-label for Ecodan
Mitsubishi Electric is awarded the European Eco-Label for its Ecodan residential heating units.
30/03/2010
Baxi extends micro-CHP CPD programme
Baxi commences its latest series of ten CPD courses covering micro-CHP for the home.
23/03/2010
London is designated a Low Carbon Economic Area for energy-efficient buildings
London is seventh area within the UK to be assigned a Low Carbon Economic Area (LCEA) status.
23/03/2010
The UK is ‘on track’
The UK is on track to meet its first carbon budget, says energy and climate change minister Joan Ruddock.
23/03/2010
Time to get ready for the CRC
With registration for the CRC opening in two weeks, Landmark Information Group is urging public sector organisations to find out if the scheme applies to them, or risk a fine.
23/03/2010
Mark Group ACTs ON CO2
Insulation and renewables installer partners with the DECC to support the ACT ON CO2 campaign.
23/03/2010
Edinburgh launches BT Carbon Club initiative
A network of carbon clubs could be launched across Edinburgh to enlist citizens in the battle to save energy and tackle climate change.
23/03/2010
Low Carbon Zone set to save carbon and cash
Merton launches its Low Carbon Zone this week with low carbon advice surgeries for residents.
23/03/2010
Green tower block success
Energy-saving pilot scheme in Leeds saves money and the environment.
16/03/2010
Greener homes are the best way to solve long-term fuel poverty
ippr report calls for independent commission on fuel poverty.
16/03/2010
Trial shows residents are Smart Energy Savers
E.ON energy saving trial in Kettering shows 80% of participating homes reducing their energy consumption.
16/03/2010
Hall cheers for Dimplex heat pumps
Community building in Gloucestershire is set to be UK’s first carbon neutral village hall.
16/03/2010
Creating green space for community
Scheme to redevelop The Meadows section of Irwell River Park receives approval for £175,000 funding.
16/03/2010
CRC could see around 4,000 UK businesses facing £1.4 billion bill
Businesses will face financial and reputational risks if they do not comply with the scheme, warns Sabien Technology.
16/03/2010
‘Green’ home improvements could create climate change problems
UK’s first Green Building Maintenance Conference to discuss potential issues.
16/03/2010
European Wind of the Coast project launched
New project will see partners from the UK, Italy and Spain looking at the use of small-scale wind energy systems.
09/03/2010
Paving the way for low carbon housing
Social housing projects across the UK are set to benefit from government funding to test low carbon building technology.
09/03/2010
UK-GBC launches manifesto
Five-part action plan to tackle climate change and cut energy usage is announced at Ecobuild.
09/03/2010
Experts challenge all-electric energy future
In a new report, researchers highlight critical challenges in the current ‘all-electric’ approach to decarbonisation of the UK energy system.
09/03/2010
Carbon assessor management strategy tool and services are launched
Integrated Environmental Solutions and global construction consultants Davis Langdon join forces to develop a new online platform – Carbon Assessor.
09/03/2010
YouGov paves the way in environmentally-friendly research
Latest poll reveals greenhouse effect is starting to transfer to the office and YouGov announces official partnership with Start 2010.
09/03/2010
Sundog Energy to provide solar power system to Kings Cross Station
Sundog Energy is awarded £1.3 million contract to provide a huge solar system on the roof of London’s Kings Cross Station.
03/03/2010
Retrofit & Replicate challenge
The Hyde Group wins funding for new Retrofit & Replicate challenge.
03/03/2010
Energy minister visits energy-saving production line
Scottish minister pays a visit to Mitsubishi Electric’s factory in Livingstone.
03/03/2010
Burial Park warmed by the efficiency of woodfuel
A woodfuel heating system is proving a valuable investment at Chiltern Woodland Burial Park.
03/03/2010
Intelli Heat offers warm hand of assistance with Total Care Package
Social housing providers looking to upgrade electric central heating systems can take advantage of a new service designed to support them.
03/03/2010
A home with a difference from Wienerberger
A brick manufacturer, in conjunction with environmental consultantancy, Ecosurv, has designed a new home for one of Britain’s smallest creatures.
24/02/2010
Community solutions are the way forward
Report by UK Green Building Council and Zero Carbon Hub report points to a future in which community scale infrastructure will play a key role.
24/02/2010
UK's biggest hydrogen fuel cell to generate greener energy for TfL and LDA
Transport for London and the London Development Agency sign-up to 10:10 campaign to cut carbon emissions from head office buildings and save £400,000 off energy bills.
24/02/2010
Willmott Dixon aims for UK’s first ‘Outstanding’ health facility
Willmott Dixon aims to provide a pointer to achieving low carbon healthcare facilities with its £17 million contract to design and build the UK’s first BREEAM ‘outstanding’ Primary Care Centre.
24/02/2010
York investors win contract for new city of York Council HQ
The contract to deliver the new headquarters for City of York Council has been awarded to York Investors LLP.
24/02/2010
Getting the Feed-in Tariffs off to a flying start
David Kidney MP and Schott Solar pledge to help maximise the potential for the Feed-in Tariffs to boost the renewables industry in the UK.
17/02/2010
Bio-fuel incentives good news for rural households
OFTEC welcomes plans to offer oil-heated homes incentive payments for switching to new bio-liquid heating fuel.
17/02/2010
New marketing strategy required for zero carbon homes
The Zero Carbon Hub and Energy Saving Trust call for a new marketing strategy for zero carbon homes, which they say are unappealing to homebuyers.
17/02/2010
M&E Sustainability publishes guide to the CRC
The guide will advise clients and contractors on how to achieve carbon reduction levels in existing public and commercial buildings.
17/02/2010
Sleaford church goes solar
Becosolar has installed a photovoltaic energy system at St. Denys’ Church in Sleaford as part of the Church of England’s ‘Shrinking the Footprint’ campaign.
17/02/2010
BCF’s commitment to sustainability
The British Coatings Foundation has published its Sustainable Development Policy.
17/02/2010
Innovative trial lays groundwork for national rollout of home energy management systems
AlertMe Energy supplies home energy management service to Sustainable Blacon for DECC-funded trial.
17/02/2010
Green home improvements ‘could create climate change problems’
The UK’s first Green Building Maintenance Conference
Is set to discuss whether climate change problems could be generated through green home improvements.
17/02/2010
Science and engineering skills are vital to secure the UK’s future energy
The Energy Institute (EI) emphasises the importance of scientific and engineering skills to secure the UK’s future energy.
17/02/2010
‘Forget the hype – it’s reality for Smarts’ says BEAMA COO
At BEAMA’s Smart Electricity Systems Conference Dr Howard Porter welcomes the phased approach to installing smart metering.
17/02/2010
Fully funded heat pump
A Gloucestershire village hall becomes the first installation to receive 100% grant funding to install a Dimplex ground source heat pump.
10/02/2010
Healey commits £60 million to lay green foundations of eco-towns
Four eco-town locations share £60 million funding to build 600 new homes in start of biggest ever eco-home building programme.
10/02/2010
SIG welcomes government’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT)
The industry could be set for a £27 billion green energy bonanza, says SIG, following the announcement of the government’s renewable energy plans.
10/02/2010
Red tape could derail renewable heat incentive
The government’s plans for a Renewable Heat Incentive, which will encourage householders to install renewable technologies to generate domestic heat, could be left dead in the water by regulatory red tape, says Worcester, Bosch Group, which is discouraging installers from going green.
10/02/2010
Bristol developer Westmark shortlisted for major sustainability award
One of the UK’s greenest office buildings, in Bristol city centre, has been short listed for a BREEAM Award, which will be handed out at the Ecobuild show on 3 March 2010.
10/02/2010
FE Peacock gains top conservation award
Bourne-based builder FE Peacock Construction has been handed top honours in a scheme celebrating conservation in Rutland.
10/02/2010
Major funding boost for solar and wind energy systems
Sundog Energy welcomes the government’s Feed-in Tariff scheme for renewable energy.
10/02/2010
Approved Partner Programme to build on success ‘Save It Easy’
Energys Group’s Partner network concept will bring together a select group of companies trained in the specification of ‘Save It Easy’ lighting technology.
10/02/2010
Solar book to coincide with Feed In Tariffs
The Centre for Alternative Technology’s new book, ‘Choosing Solar Electricity’, is being published in April to coincide with the Feed In Tariff scheme.
10/02/2010
Habit-learning device will lower energy bills
Smart control units that learn householders’ energy habits and give immediate feedback on consumption could enable home energy savings of up to 20%.
10/02/2010
Countdown to the CRC...
Major energy users have less than two months to prepare for the government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme.
03/02/2010
Local action on climate change will drive down fuel bills and generate new income for councils
John Denham, Communities Secretary, announces pioneering local authorities who will work on climate ambitious climate change programme.
03/02/2010
Rainwater products help sustainable urban growth in Northampton
Alumasc has supplied a package of rainwater products for a development in Upton, Northampton, that aims to demonstrate best practice in sustainable urban growth.
03/02/2010
Leader for end grain tiling project
A design specialist has been appointed to lead a project in Powys to develop a new flooring system that uses end grain tiles from sustainable hardwood or softwood.
03/02/2010
Eco-paint shows value of green innovation
A report released in January, detailing how green innovation can help companies save money and open up new business opportunities, coincided with the release of a new range of eco-paint.
03/02/2010
Report leads the way in sustainability
Kingspan Insulation’s recently published 2009 Sustainability and Responsibility achieves a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Framework Level B.
03/02/2010
Generation tariff for mCHP is set lower than expected
While the UK-GBC welcomes Feed-In Tariff announcement, Baxi Group says generation tariff for mCHP is set too low.
03/02/2010
Deadline day looms for third round of biomass scheme
Get your skates on as the deadline for applications to the Scottish Biomass Heat Scheme fast approaches.
03/02/2010
Corus develops strategy for energy-efficient, low carbon buildings
Research undertaken by Corus Colors has culminated in a new technical paper that establishes a strategy to help minimise the carbon emissions from new buildings, working around the optimisation of building envelope efficiency.
03/02/2010
Manufacturer supports South Coast training facility
Marshall-Tufflex reaffirms its commitment to ‘green’ building technologies.
03/02/2010
Schneider electric sees greater demand to tackle energy management
An analysis from Schnieider Electric’s Tackling Energy Events shows energy efficiency is critical issue for businesses.
03/02/2010
First residents benefit from British Gas energy efficiency programme
Joan Ruddock MP visits Walsall Housing Group which is benefiting from the Community Energy Saving programmme.
03/02/2010
One-stop shops for energy efficiency
Weber external insulation features at green energy centres.
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