HomeEnergy News

Impact of Part L and the Future Homes Standard on timber frame housebuilding

The Future Homes Standard is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy - and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance.

Energy News

The Latest Efficiency & Sustainable Energy News

The Latest Construction Sector Energy News

Buildings get the green light! Sustainable lighting certification in European construction and beyond

Sustainable lighting solutions have become a cornerstone of the evolving certification of both new builds and renovations- and Maytoni is here to help.

UK’s first carbon capture-enabled cement works secures planning permission

Planning permission was received from the Welsh Government for the UK's first carbon capture-enabled cement works – five months ahead of schedule.

Heat Pump Summit rescheduled to September 2025

The Heat Pump Summit 2025 has been rescheduled to 16th September 2025 after a serious structural issue was identified at the venue.

HMP Millsike, UK’s first ‘all electric’ prison, officially opens

The UK’s first all-electric prison, developed by Pick Everard, Kier and the MoJ, has officially opened in York.

Nature groups send letter regarding planning bill environmental impact

A group of UK nature groups have sent a letter to the government criticising the planning bill environmental impact.

Hybris & Eolis HC insulation: Actis shares its ‘inspired by nature’ and ‘doing more with less’ principles

Pan-European insulation specialist Actis, which is determined to encourage more sustainable construction manufacturers, is keen to share its “doing more with less” and “inspired by nature” principles with fellow professionals.

SSEN announce Scottish electricity distribution investment

SSEN has announced a new Scottish electricity distribution investment programme with five companies leading the delivery.

Scottish Heat in Buildings bill scraps legal requirement

An announcement has been made stating that the Scottish Heat in Buildings bill is having its legal requirements removed.

One week to go to the Heat Pump Summit- get your tickets with our exclusive discount now!

The countdown is on - in just one week, the Heat Pump Summit will bring together the boldest voices driving the future of clean heat.

Sustainability in architecture ignored during planning, says report

A new report by NBS has shown that there is a worrying disconnect between consideration and addressing sustainability in architecture.

Actis adds its voice to NHIC’s carbon reduction campaign

Insulation specialist Actis is putting its weight behind an organisation which campaigns for more energy and water efficient homes across the UK.

Two weeks to go: secure your tickets for the Heat Pump Summit today!

Returning for its second year on 15 April 2025, in partnership with Hive, the Heat Pump Summit will unite senior leaders from across the industry, central and local government to discuss the role of heat pumps in achieving net zero.

Large grant given for Aston University net zero campus

A grant of £35.5m has been awarded to bring the Aston University net zero campus closer to reality by two years.

Making a circular economy work in construction

Stephanie Palmer, head of sustainability at wienerberger UK, explains how closed-loop thinking will bring a circular economy in construction.

SNIPEF and MCS form renewable technology partnership for SPAY competition

SNIPEF and MCS have joined forces to promote renewable technologies, especially heat pumps, for the next SPAY competition.

Getting to grips with waste management in the construction industry

Jane Goddard, managing director of building performance services and deputy CEO at BRE, outlines why waste management in the construction industry must evolve to meet the UK’s economic and environmental goals

Thermal efficiency focus must be on fabric first, says Actis as heat pump sales rise

While the rise in take-up of domestic heat pumps is good news, the first port of call in the battle for net zero must always be improving a building's thermal fabric, says pan-European insulation specialist Actis.

Data is the driving force for future sustainability

Having the right data at the early stages of a project is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and achieving net zero, writes Dr Lee Jones of Hubexo.

“Frustration and disbelief”: Industry dismayed at Conservative net zero speech

Industry representatives have reacted to the Conservative net zero speech in which Kemi Badenoch described the target as 'impossible'.

Tories would drop ‘impossible’ 2050 net zero target

In a speech today, Kemi Badenoch has announced the Conservative Party would drop support for the 2050 net zero target.

Related News

Construction Services

Advertisements

Energy

Featured Energy News