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Local Plans must improve support of energy storage and infrastructure delivery

In response to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Lichfields has set out an approach to plan-making aimed at improving alignment between planning, grid capacity and delivery timescales for energy infrastructure.

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Living Labs prove innovation is driving retrofit resilience

James Cole, chief innovation officer at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) discusses their new Living Lab programme.

Heat-reflecting insulation could help ease discomfort as fourth heatwave hits UK

In the middle of the fourth heatwave of the year in England, insulation specialist Actis is reminding specifiers that installing certain types of insulation can actually help reduce the impact of extreme temperatures.

Nuclear construction reform needed to bypass barriers, says Taskforce

In its first-ever report, the Nuclear Taskforce is calling for a 'radical reset' in nuclear construction to tackle costly and complex regulatory barriers that are holding back British projects from proceeding.

Rolls-Royce SMR partnerships will power 3m homes

Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Czech firm Škoda JS and Curtiss-Wright's UK-based nuclear business (formerly Ultra Energy) to deliver critical safety systems and components for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.

National Grid launch £8bn Electricity Transmission Partnership

The National Grid has partnered with leading firms like Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to drive Britain’s transition to a clean energy future.

The Nature Restoration Fund is a good start – but it won’t work without scale

Dr Chris Lyons, planning director at SLR Consulting, discusses the Nature Restoration Fund, its advantages, and the boosts it needs.

BESA calls for better residential cooling

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is citing recent heatwaves as a clear sign of the urgent need for improved residential cooling, advocating for increased incentives to support heat pump installations in overheating homes.

Actis upgrades construction details library to help ensure as-built performance

Insulation specialist Actis has upgraded its library of construction details to help architects and builders ensure their projects perform thermally in real life just as planned at the design stage.

Why smart building management systems are now critical for sustainable urban growth

Carl Henriksen, CEO of managed IT specialist OryxAlign, explains why smarter building management systems (SBMS) are essential for ensuring smarter and greener urban infrastructure.

Is whole life carbon assessment the missing piece in net zero standards?

Jonathon Hill, director of Enevo Building Compliance, explores whether the pilot standards due to come in later this year are fit for purpose.

New Retrofit System Reform Advisory Panel established to create new framework

The Retrofit Advisory Panel has been established by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in response to several instances of poor-quality solid wall insulation installations that necessitated remediation or repair.

Public sector to miss 2035 decarbonisation targets, new report claims

Only a quarter of public sector stakeholders believe the UK government’s decarbonisation targets are achievable, according to a Pagabo survey.

CISL partner with The Crown Estate to tackle sustainability in buildings

The CISL partnership with The Crown Estate to encourage innovation and collaboration in sustainable construction.

Pilot project of ultra-low carbon cement launched

Tarmac and CRH Ventures launch pilot project in partnership with Material Evolution of its ultra-low carbon cement, MevoCem.

Retrofit 25: What’s stopping us – and what are the solutions?

As we face the mounting challenges of net zero, economic uncertainty and social inequality, the need to retrofit our existing building stock has never been clearer or more urgent, says Rachael Owens, co-director, National Retrofit Hub.

Why Scotland needs a National Existing Buildings Database

As Scotland moves towards its 2045 net zero targets, the need for large-scale retrofit of our existing buildings has never been more urgent

Hottest June and third heatwave spark reminder about heat-reflecting insulation

With June being recognised as the hottest on record in England and a third heatwave imminent, insulation specialist Actis is repeating its message that insulation can help mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures.

Connections Reform evidence submission window open for clean energy projects

Until 23:59 on 29 July, energy generation and demand projects with an existing connections agreement can begin submitting evidence to the Connections Reform process at National Energy System Operator(NESO).

National Wealth Fund makes major carbon capture investment into cement and lime

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced an investment of £28.6m into the world's largest carbon capture project for the cement and lime industry through the National Wealth Fund.

Achieving net zero buildings: A practical pathway for the construction industry

A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Arup sets out how property owners and policymakers can take action now to meet emissions targets

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