NatWest research shows that 76% of large UK businesses are urgently searching for more efficient, low-carbon energy sources in 2023 in response to rising energy costs.
Research from Legal and General Capital in partnership with YouGov showed that there has been a 34% uptick in searches for eco-friendly homes. Buyers looking for a new home are willing to pay a 10.5% premium for a low-carbon property, with Generation Z future buyers willing to pay 20%. Renters are willing to pay a 13% premium for a low carbon property.
UK households and businesses could be missing out on up to £3.1bn in savings every year by not improving the energy efficiency of their homes and premises, according to a new report from global energy efficiency company Grundfos and the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr).
Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer at npower Business Solutions, makes the case for business-generated power to reduce costs, lower emissions and increase energy security
In November, Ofgem gave the green light to the H100 Fife project, a heating modification trial that will convert nearly 300 natural gas-powered homes to hydrogen fuel. The move comes after several recent publications suggest policy makers should think carefully about investing in hydrogen for heating.
The Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has signed off new building regulations that require electric vehicle recharging infrastructure be installed in a range of new builds.
COP27 represents a pivotal moment to turn climate agreements into reality. The cost of inaction has been seen starkly throughout 2022, from drought in the UK to flooding in Pakistan.
The Welsh government, Llywodraeth Cymru, has published a circular to introduce the new 2022 energy efficiency and ventilation amendments to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents L2 and F2 for “buildings other than dwellings” in Wales.
Winner: Midland Heart for Project 80 – Eco Drive, a research and development programme in conjunction with Birmingham City University, product manufacturers, industry bodies and contractors to better understand the Future Homes Standard challenge
Tens of thousands of new homes face being delayed or scrapped because phosphate, found in animal and human waste, is getting into rivers and affecting water quality.
Lisa Farnsworth, Director of Stormsaver Ltd and a member of the UK Rainwater Management Association, says water use needs to be part of the climate change conversation
Sir Philippe Samyn has been at the vanguard of European building design for half a century. But, he tells Matt Lamy, when it comes to creating truly sustainable buildings, he is learning more every day
The NHBC’s Plugging in to the Future – electric vehicle charging and new homes report discusses the key issues facing builders, designers and architects
Climate change has disrupted cycles of evaporation and rainfall, leading to more extreme weather conditions. Elaine Knutt asks, what are we going to do about it?
