Britain 2100: Energy Abundance, Equity, and the Path to Regeneration
By Alan Wing-King, CEO & Sustainability Consultant Founder | Engineering & Environmental Strategist | Advocate for Regenerative Futures As we stand on the cusp of one of the greatest transitions in human history, the UK’s journey toward a fully regenerative energy system offers both a compelling vision and a sobering challenge. The insights shared in […]
Energy efficiency measures tail off in commercial sector – companies urged to do more
Britain’s commercial building sector looks set to miss the 2030 deadline for all non-domestic rented properties to achieve an EPC rating of B or higher due to current low rates of energy efficiency improvements. Research indicates more than 13,000 such properties in England and Wales remain rated F or G and at current rates, it […]
Syntegra MD Alan Wing-King backs BCIA’s praise of government measures, urges UK leadership in AI-driven proptech
Syntegra MD Alan Wing-King supports sentiments from a leading trade body in the construction industry which believes the UK Government’s reforms and regulatory changes will drive growth in the building energy management systems (BEMS) sector. The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) welcomed news of further grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and […]
New retrofit funding for Scottish social housing
New finance arrangements are being put in place in Scotland to encourage landlords to retrofit social housing properties and help encourage the drive to net zero, according to a new report.Financing and funding the decarbonisation of Scotland’s social housing by infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) explains that Scotland has more than 625,000 social […]
UK Government pledges £1.8bn for homes retrofit
Social housing providers and local authorities across England will receive up to £1.8bn of UK Government money, as part of its Warm Homes Plan, to improve the energy efficiency of homes. The aim of the funding is to retrofit up to 170,000 homes with improvements designed to reduce energy bills, improve comfort and cut emissions. […]
London energy efficiency retrofit boost
A new funding stream has been launched in London to help retrofit buildings and boost energy efficiency.The ‘Warmer Homes London’ scheme will fund the installation of insultation, solar panels and heat pumps at properties across the capital.The Greater London Authority (GLA) will work in partnership with London Councils to deliver the scheme, backed with £10m […]
Ambitious policies and practical solutions to cut emissions
Syntegra MD Alan King has welcomed a report outlining how ambitious new policies coupled with practical solutions can decarbonise the building sector and have a major impact on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.A combination of electric, efficient and flexible solutions can decarbonise buildings, improve standards of living, and reduce energy bills “if supported by ambitious policy”, […]
UK Government to boost heat pump fund to £295m
The UK Government will make £295m in grant funding available to homes switching from gas boilers to heat pumps in the next financial year – almost double the £150m available over the current period.This major uplift in the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is part of a broader package of measures intended to […]
‘Change begins now’: Please don’t let us down – implement those green manifesto pledges ASAP
If the new Prime Minister and his team fulfil their manifesto pledges, the environment will be a big winner from the General Election. With the creation of Great British Energy tabled as a priority and an undertaking to achieve a decarbonised electricity grid by 2030 topping the Government’s green agenda, a raft of measures are […]
Boost to workplace tech investment
More than 90% of real estate business occupiers are willing to pay a premium for technology-enabled workspace which could boost their revenue options. Investment in technological solutions is set to outstrip expenditure on hiring new personnel and operating costs, according to research data from JLL’s 2023 Global Real Estate Technology Survey . Sustainability tools look set […]
Budget energy roundup
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of energy policies in his Spring Budget, introducing fresh funding for carbon capture technologies, reclassifying nuclear as a “sustainable” energy option and extending energy efficiency relief for households. Our colleagues over at Edie.net have produced this comprehensive overview of the measures announced: Energy cost relief The Chancellor unveiled […]
Heat pump installation kickstart
The UK Government has unveiled a £5m heat training grant aimed at supporting 10,000 low-carbon heating installers for the next two years. Heating engineers will be eligible for grants of up to £500 towards training costs, creating new green jobs, and helping to future-proof the heating industry, in a moved backed by the Heat Pump […]
Billions lost in missed solar savings opportunities
UK businesses are missing out on as much as £12 billion in annual energy savings by failing to have facilities assessed to see if solar panels could be installed on rooftops, a new study has revealed. Analysis by solar data providers PowerMarket in their Solar Feasibility study examined the 30 largest science parks in the […]
UK Government releases £1.5bn of funding for energy-efficient homes
The UK Government has announced a £1.5bn fund for local authorities and social housing providers to improve energy efficiency in 130,000 properties. The funding is being made available through two existing ‘Help to Heat’ schemes – the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) and the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. HUG is receiving up to £700m and the remaining […]
VAT relief on retrofit and renewables
VAT has been scrapped on energy saving products and home solar panels by the UK’s Chancellor in his Spring Statement aimed at easing the country’s cost of living crisis. The relief – down from its already discounted rate of 5% – will be in place for at least fie years, Rishi Sunak said. It covers […]
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) deadline imminent
Companies are reminded that the deadline is fast approaching for the latest phase of Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). With a deadline of March 31st, it’s not too late for organisations to prepare their reports – and Syntegra staff are on hand to help you gather relevant documentation ahead of the cut-off date. Three […]
Poverty harming UK’s chances of reaching net-zero
Unfortunately, the word ‘poverty’ is one with which we are all too familiar and conjures up images of people, often children, in far off lands struggling to survive in poor economic situations. Sadly, while the UK is considered an affluent country with a stable economy, we also suffer our own levels of relative poverty. And […]
Government unveils ‘radical’ energy efficiency standards for homes and office
All homes and business premises in the UK will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards that reduce energy consumption and lower bills by 2025, in line with the Government’s new Future Homes Standard. New homes will be required to have a reduced carbon footprint of 31% compared to current levels, the Government revealed […]
The new Green Homes Grant
Residents in England are now eligible for Government funding of up to £10,000 towards the cost of energy efficient home improvements. The Green Homes Grant 2020 scheme has been launched by the UK Government to provide benefits both to homeowners and the environment as the qualifying improvements will help reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions. […]
New rules to encourage business energy efficiency with SECR
Businesses need to be up to speed with the Government’s new Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy which mandates them to disclose their energy and carbon emissions. The policy, which came into effect on April 1st this year, affects almost 12,000 companies under the Companies (Directors’ Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon […]
New Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in force
Landlords are being urged to comply with updated regulations in relation to minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES). Since April this year, new rules apply to energy ratings which affect a landlord’s ability to agree a new letting or tenancy. They now have to contribute up to £3,500 per property towards raising the rating on a […]
Syntegra’s Quick Guide to Green Office Measures
If we don’t take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon” – the warning from the revered naturalist Sir David Attenborough as he declared climate change “our greatest threat in thousands of years”. His declaration, along with the Paris Agreement, an increasing number […]
Government measures needed to get tough on housing stock to meet carbon reduction targets
Legally binding carbon reduction targets will not be met in the UK unless the Government takes steps to tackle the “increasingly uncomfortable and unsafe” existing housing stock and implements stringent measures around new build projects. That is the conclusion of a report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The report criticises the withdrawal of […]
Net-zero economy aim for UK government
The UK Government has confirmed it is seeking advice on how to reduce carbon emissions and move to a net-zero economy. Following the release of a report last week by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warning that the global temperature increase will hit 1.5C by 2030, and 3-4C by the end of […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.