Overcoming the human ‘cognitive biases’ that prevent climate action
Dr Don McLean, IES founder and CEO, discusses how their new IES technology will make it possible to create a Digital Twin of any community to simulate its lifecycle and plan the right solutions, addressing a number of negative cognitive biases.
Mears to deliver gas servicing to over 18,000 properties
Mears Group has partnered with Longhurst Group to deliver gas breakdown, gas servicing and gas installations as part of a ten year contract.
UK housebuilders: A Future Homes Standard to tackle climate emergency?
Gwyn Roberts, homes and communities lead at BRE, says UK housebuilders should take the initiative now to ensure better performance through higher quality.
Skanska UK pledges to be carbon neutral by 2045
Skanska UK has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2045; its new carbon reduction target includes cutting all direct and supply chain emissions.
BSRIA extends UKAS accreditation for domestic hot water heat pumps
BSRIA has successfully extended the scope of its UKAS accreditation to include testing of domestic hot water heat pumps in accordance with BS EN 16147:2017.
Study: ‘Over-design’ of UK buildings driving energy consumption
Heating, cooling and electrical systems regularly designed with up to 50% more electrical capacity than they will ever need, according to a study led by Ramboll.
UKGB unveils framework for net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has unveiled a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050.
Cadent announces expansion of innovative ‘gas-bots’
Gas distribution network Cadent has announced a major expansion of its robotics scheme across North London.
Energiesprong targets net zero energy for apartments in Europe
After a successful start bringing the Dutch Energiesprong to Europe, the next three years aims to make net-zero energy suitable for apartment buildings across North West Europe.
Sweden to construct ‘world’s first electric road’
The Swedish Transport Administration, Trafikverket, has announced the team set to construct the world’s ‘first electric road’.
Report shows London’s rise up the green roof league table
London’s Deputy Mayor for the Environment will launch a report revealing London’s relentless rise up the green roof league table.
Orkney £28.5m energy system to create ‘smart energy island’
The ReFLEX Orkney £28.5m project has been launched to digitally link local electricity, transport, and heat networks into one controllable energy system.
Should new builds be banned from connecting to the gas grid?
Paul Steen, Energy specialist at Ramboll, shares his thoughts on the recent report from the Committee on Climate Change that suggests new homes should be banned from connecting to the gas grid.
BSRIA: Europe set for rapid growth in smart connected HVAC
Europe is seeing rapid growth in the market for Smart Connected HVAC, according to BSRIA which estimates the total market for Smart Connected HVAC in Europe to be worth almost €200m.
