Cornish NHS to declare “climate emergency”, set ambitious net zero emissions plan

The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly sustainability and transformation partnership (STP) has set itself the very ambitious goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, a recent news report has been able to reveal. The STP has established a sustainability board to create and oversee a plan to deliver the ambition and will formally […]

Large businesses urged to improve energy efficiency before Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting deadline

Businesses across the UK are being urged to accelerate the deployment of energy saving measures before the new Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) rules come into force next month, a recent news report has been able to suggest. Around 12,000 large and UK-listed businesses to report new energy-related data under the new SECR regulations […]

Oxford City Council takes on powers to improve the energy efficiency standards of properties

A local authority has taken on powers to improve the energy efficiency standards of commercial and private rented properties, a recent report has been able to suggest. The Oxford City Council has accepted the delegation of powers from Oxfordshire County Council relating to enforcement of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in the domestic private rented sector, […]

US Department of Energy Invests $74 Million in Energy Efficient Building Technologies

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to spend $74 million (£56.7m) to support a total of 63 green projects, aiming to improve the energy performance of buildings and the electric grid, a news report can reveal. More than 125 million residential and commercial buildings are currently using more energy than any other […]

Energy Saving Trust Announces 7 Key Principles for Building Energy Efficiency

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has long championed raising the level of energy efficiency in new homes, and now, the organization has revealed 7 key principles it would like to see implemented in any future key piece of legislation, a recent news release has revealed. An increasing numbers of individuals and organisations are aware that […]

Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency should be prioritized over Demolition, Experts Argue

Lowering or cancelling VAT for energy efficiency retrofit works to bring them more in line with new builds should be prioritized over the current arrangements, where it’s cheaper to demolish and rebuild, experts have argued. The Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission, an independent body set up to advise the government on how to promote high-quality […]

NHS announces fresh plans to tackle the climate emergency

The NHS has revealed plans to step up action to tackle the climate emergency and drive towards reaching the national target of reaching net zero by 2050, a news report can reveal. NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens announced that the organisation and its staff will fight the climate “health emergency” and in doing so, […]

Big Energy Saving Week 2020: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient to Help Combat the Climate Crisis

The Big Energy Saving Week 2020 was officially launched yesterday, the 20th of January. Funded by the UK and Scottish and Welsh Governments and run by the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice Bureau, it focuses on raising public awareness about the potential benefits of switching energy suppliers or tariffs and educating people on how […]

A “Climate Emergency” is Officially Declared by Luton Borough Council

One of the UK’s best-know towns (and home of one of the country’s busiest international airports) had declared a “climate emergency” and revealed an action plan containing a series of measures it wants to deploy in order to become carbon neutral by 2040, a recent news report has been able to suggest. Luton Borough Council […]