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COP28: 350 industry leaders sign open letter to demand regulatory change on climate crisis

Over 350 industry leaders have signed an open letter to negotiators and political leaders calling for urgent regulatory changes to tackle the climate crisis.

Updating Energy Performance Certificates for a net zero energy system

Energy Performance Certificates need urgent reform if we are to successfully decarbonise buildings and meet net zero goals, says Fay Holland, senior energy policy adviser – heat and local energy at the Energy Systems Catapult.

Infrared heating for futureproof eco-friendly homes: Protecting your wallet and the planet

As awareness surrounding climate change and the need for eco-friendly solutions increases, iHelios Living explores how infrared heating technology could protect the planet and save money.

Kingspan launches first bio-based insulation product

Kingspan's new bio-based insulation HemKor product range is largely made of hemp and can help drive down the embodied carbon of buildings.

Ahead of COP28, urgent action is needed on net zero buildings, warn WBSCD and Arup

As COP28 approaches, there are renewed calls for a clearer definition of net zero buildings and an internationally agree certification/verification system.

Actis and STA create new technical document on building regulations

Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association to create a new technical document which will help architects, engineers, and builders comply with more stringent building regulations as we head towards the 2025 Future Homes Standard.

Conservation area appraisals: A vital puzzle piece

The UK is rich in its cultural heritage, and in the face of climate change and a pressured economic landscape, it is more important than ever to consider its preservation and conservation areas.

The crucial role of insulation in achieving high standards in the housebuilding sector

Kelly Westwood, head of construction projects for Knauf Insulation, discusses the increasing scrutiny of the housebuilding sector and how insulation can help developers build homes that live up to their performance potential.

MBA students learn about renewable energy at Teesside University

As part of a new link established with a university, Go Geothermal was recently invited to speak to people undertaking their Masters’ degree in Business Administration.

More businesses are putting carbon reduction ahead of profit

Almost 75% of businesses have put carbon reduction ahead of profit in the last year, according to a new survey.

The levelling up bill leaves a lot to be desired on net zero planning

Over the last few weeks, the government and the Lords have been at loggerheads over how the planning system should assess and enable the UK’s transition to net zero carbon emissions.

Actis presents RIBA-approved CPD on Part L at LABC’s technical seminar

Improving thermal performance with Actis Eolis HC – ideal for headroom critical projects.

Air source heat pump training now available at Go Geothermal national centres

Go Geothermal’s national heat pump training centres provide plumbers and heating engineers with hands-on training and experience in installing air source heat pumps.

How can we improve the efficiency of buildings to better address the energy crisis?

Optimising building performance is the most urgently needed response to the energy crisis. Hariharan Natarajan, architect and energy engineer at SketchUp, explores how the industry can go about it.

Go Geothermal to appear on international business podcast to discuss renewable heat

Go Geothermal will make its Podcast debut this month as they discuss the part they are playing in tackling climate change by accelerating the transition to renewable heat and power.

Through the roof: keeping energy ratings and bills low by enhancing flat roof systems

Better flat roof systems are key to meeting the UK government's energy efficiency targets and keeping bills low.

Carbon roadmapping: Defining the action plan for delivering net zero to built asset portfolios

As organisations seek to prove demonstratable action against net zero targets, Mark Postill, DecarbonomicsTM Delivery Lead at AtkinsRealis, explores how carbon roadmapping is essential to planning and implementing built asset portfolio decarbonisation.

NHDG calls for more decarbonisation funding in 2023 Autumn Statement

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) has urged the government to allocate the entire £3.8bn from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund in the upcoming statement.

European G20 countries not on target to meet Paris Agreement targets

A recent study by 3Keel for Kingspan has highlighted a concerning trend in carbon emissions from buildings from several European G20 countries.

Improving thermal performance with Actis Eolis HC – ideal for headroom critical projects

A revolutionary new product designed to transform the loft and barn conversion sector can be used in roofs with shallow or uneven rafters and still deliver an excellent thermal performance.

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