50% of MPs not actively promoting Green Deal
A recent poll from Green Deal Dialogue group shows that large sections of the House of Commons have not engaged with the energy-efficiency scheme. The poll revealed that half of MPs have no plans to help promote the Green Deal in their area. A survey of 100 MPs conducted by the e Green Deal Dialogue […]
Government prolongs existing home insulation programme in bridging Green Deal gap
The government is planning to extend existing home insulation programmes to bridge the gap between the government’s energy efficiency scheme and insulation installations. New targets are needed for energy companies under existing domestic insulation agenda. It is forecasted that in the upcoming Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO), the loft insulation work will decrease […]
DECC claim top 6 energy firms will not be ready for Green Deal payment mechanism until 2013
According to the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) the 6 top energy firms; EDF, Southern Energy, Npower, E.ON, Scottish Power and British Gas will not be fully ready to deliver the payment mechanism for the government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme the Green Deal until 2013. The Green Deal will allow consumers to pay […]
20% improvement proposal for new builds in next stage of Building Regs
The development of the next Building Regulations is now underway, consultations for proposed changes to the regulations are opening and closing on the 27th April, responses on aspects that link to the Green Deal proposals in section two are to be requested by the 27th March. The consultation will explore various changes to improve the […]
Building Magazine’s 30 things to know about Part L
1. Part L is the Part of the Building Regulations that covers the conservation of fuel and power in all structures, domestic and non-domestic. 2. The proposals are intended to be the next step towards all new buildings being zero carbon from 2016. 3. The government proposes the carbon emission standards for new homes be […]
Home buyers likely to pay more for energy efficient houses
The homebuilding standards body claims homebuyers will be willing to pay a premium for more energy efficient homes in contrast to popular industry perceptions. Homebuilders have in the past complained that the costs involved in installing more sustainable energy systems in homes cannot be passed onto the consumer. But at the Zero Carbon Hub conference, […]
Government admits no research on changes to Building Regulations have increased uptake of Green Deal
Recently the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) proposed changes to part L of the Building Regulations, making it compulsory for building owners to upgrade the energy efficiency of their buildings when making other improvements. When the policy was launched communities minister Andrew Stowell said it would boost uptake of the Green Deal, however […]
GDSA set up to ensure greater effectiveness and up-take of Green Deal
The Government has launched a partnership to ensure that the UK has the necessary skills to implement the Green Deal. The Green Deal which aims to enable private firms offer their services to homes, communities and businesses with no upfront cost to then recoup costs through savings made on energy bills. The Green Deal Skills […]
Coalition governemnt set to reduce carbon emissions targets
A consultation held by the coalition government on changes to energy regulations is expected to reduce carbon emissions targets compared with the previous governments plans. The preceding government stated that carbon emissions would be cut by 25% in the 2013 version of part L compared with the 2010 version. However in the latest sign of […]
Green Deal potentially hazardous for old homes and calls for specialist assessors
The Green Deal is aiming to help over 60,000 homes become more energy efficient and allowing for these improvements to be made through a charge on electricity bills as an incentive. However the government is considering a training scheme for specialist Green Deal assessors to deal with older homes due to fear that green energy […]
Government predicts 93% fall in loft insulation under Green Deal
Loft insulation, one of the most energy efficient home insulation measures has been predicted to significantly decline when the Green deal goes live later in the year the government has predicted. Data from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) states that the rate of installation of loft insulation is expected to fall by […]
Green Deal Consultants
A quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions come from the energy used in homes with a similar amount coming from our businesses, industry and workplaces. On a national scale the UK economy needs to reduce CO2 emissions to comply with the carbon emissions budget legislated in the The Climate Change Act 2008. The Green Deal […]
Renewable Heat Incentive is first in the World
The government has announced details of its Renewable Heat incentive, the first in the world, aimed at reducing carbon emissions from energy used to produce heat-about half the UK total. Phase 1 for the non residential buildings will be introduced in the autumn of 2012 to coincide with the advert of the Green Deal. Air […]
UK-Green Building Council calls on industry to take carbon lead
Paul King, chief executive of UK-GBC said that the sustainability body is encouraging tackling carbon emissions with the profit and the independence that it brings, not having to rely on the government to implement change. The UK-GBC is also calling on its 330 members to disclose their carbon footprints and calculate full-life carbon for buildings […]
What is the Green Deal? – Eco-Refit, Refurb and the Future
The BRE Trust and the Energy Saving Trust is currently introducing The National Refurbishment Centre. This data brings in reliable resources from scientific research and testing, guidance’s on installation techniques and more so, real refurbishment projects with customer feedback from around the country. The Governments Green deal investment will implement energy efficiency resources in autumn […]
Extension of Carbon Emissions Reduction Target leads to increased home installation across Britain
The most energy efficient homes in the UK could save up to £550 per year by implementing efficient insulation measures. In June 2010 the government demanded that energy suppliers work harder to insulate lofts and walls especially for those in low-income households so that savings can be made on energy bills. 15% of homes helped […]
The coalition government pledge to make this ‘the greenest government ever’ to move Britain into a low carbon economy
The budget in June revealed that by the end of autumn the government will propose to reform the climate change levy in order to support and clarify the carbon price. The government is aiming to put in place a ‘green deal’ and encouraging people to invest in energy efficiency improvements that can be paid for […]
