UK Government unveils updated Energy Security Plan

The UK Government has updated its Energy Security Strategy with an undertaking to upgrade 300,000 of the country’s least energy-efficient homes, launch carbon capture and storage projects and accelerate the development of green hydrogen, nuclear and floating offshore wind. The Government has confirmed that a new Energy Security Plan will be published, as well as a response […]

Call for extra energy efficiency measures in homes

The UK Government has been urged to increase incentives for the creation of energy efficient homes over the next decade. The influential Aldersgate Group of businesses is urging the UK Government to provide clearer information on subsidies in a new report, ‘Warming Britain Affordably’. The buildings and industry has been set a target to reduce […]

Housing programme kickstarted by PM lifting borrowing cap

Syntegra colleagues are ready to work with local councils across the UK as moves to build thousands of new homes are expected following the Prime Minister’s announcement that she is lifting the cap on their borrowing to fund new developments. ‘There’s a government cap on how much local authorities can borrow against their Housing Revenue […]

The Growth and Benefits of Underfloor Heating Systems within the UK

Underfloor heating has become increasingly prevalent within the UK in recent years; now being installed in approximately 50% of new commercial builds and an increasing number of domestic projects. This is due to the growing recognition of the benefits associated with underfloor heating. Underfloor heating is perhaps the most energy efficient heating method available. With […]

Achieving code level 5 for Sustainable Homes Assessment

Aiming to not only build a high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st centre housing, but also be flexible in meeting the potential requirement of tenants in the future, new council housing developments targeted to help regenerate certain area within the city and local communities. Sustainable technologies and specifications, such as solar panels and triple […]