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Trust and training gaps create barriers to heat pump adoption, research finds

UK households are open to adopting heat pumps, but significant barriers around knowledge, trust and installer training could make it harder to translate that appetite into widespread heat pump adoption.

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Why earlier environmental assessment is key to delivering projects in a changing world

In this article, Viral Desai, practice director for Planning, Environmental Consenting and Communities at Atkins, and Paul Morgalla, associate director for Environment at Atkins explore why a 'left-shift' approach to environmental assessment is crucial to tackling climate change.

Phase four of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm has been approved

The secretary of state for energy security and net zero has approved the development of phase four of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm.

Less talk, more action: Why the industry needs to work together to tackle carbon net zero

In this article, Alexandra Gates, managing director of Simply Certification takes a look at what measures the construction needs to take to meet carbon net zero targets.

Unlimited fines for environmental polluters, confirms environment secretary

Environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced that the £250,000 limit for fines for environmental polluters will be unlimited after widespread public support.

Actis’ determination to lead the way in sustainability highlighted in new video

Insulation specialist Actis has released a new video showcasing their sustainability progress and plans for future environmentally-friendly developments.

Illingworth project gets sustainability nod in Parliament

The £1m Illingworth project was funded in part through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund's first wave and has seen annual savings of up to £169 for occupiers.

The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school wins award for zero carbon innovation

The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school, built by Willmott Dixon in 2019, has won an industry award for zero innovation in educational buildings.

Engineered wood could be recyclable with new glue derived from industrial bio-waste

A new adhesive made from refined industrial bio-waste could enable 90% of engineered wood products to become fully recyclable.

The Boston Alternative Energy Facility wins government approval

The secretary of state for energy security and net zero has approved the construction of the Boston Alternative Energy Facility, paving the way for renewable power in the UK.

A new decarbonisation framework for Scotland has been introduced

Pretium Frameworks and the Greener Futures Partnership have introduced a new decarbonisation framework specifically designed for Scotland.

UK Government scraps unfair charges for prepayment meter households for three million homes

Prepayment meter households will no longer pay higher energy costs compared to customers using direct debit payment methods following a change in government policy.

2023 Castleforge ESG report highlights progress and future commitments

The Castleforge ESG report covers highlights such as their 1 Golden Lane project, which will be the first development in the UK to deconstruct, de-fabricate, recertify, and refabricate steel sections for use in the redevelopment of the same site.

We must go further than scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund

Scaling up the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: a significant step in the right direction, but more action is needed, says Homelink CEO Chris Jones The...

iHelios celebrates Eco Champion of the Year nomination

CEO and founder of iHelios Sylwester Raczynski has expressed his gratitude at the nomimation for Eco Champion of the Year at the Net Zero Awards.

Arup unveils decarbonisation plan for UK universities

Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy, has released a comprehensive report and an eight-step decarbonisation plan for universities in the UK.

Samsung survey reveals phenomenal demand for smart homes

Samsung has shared findings from a research survey, in partnership with Google, on public interest in smart homes in the UK.

Barratt Developments and Pod Point strike EV charging rollout deal

A nationwide EV charging rollout deal between Barratt Developments and Pod Point will see two-thirds of Barratt's properties supplied with charging infrastructure.

New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new building regulations – brought to you by BW...

England is taking a bold step towards a greener and more sustainable future with the implementation of new building regulations. From June 2022, all new homes and buildings in the country are required to produce significantly less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

UK has failed on net zero transition progress so far, Climate Change Committee finds

The scathing Climate Change Committee report to Parliament has found that the UK's net zero transition is not on track to reach current targets, with new fossil fuel projects actively detrimental to reaching targets.

UKGBC publishes new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new carbon offsetting and pricing guidance for the built environment.

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