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Speed up retrofits to avert climate crisis, says UN
Insulation and electrification of heat are key to mitigating carbon emissions
April 2022
Energy security strategy a ‘missed opportunity’
Government paper focuses on energy supply rather than energy efficiency, say critics
April 2022
Octopus Energy buys heat pump manufacturer
Energy company Octopus has announced the acquisition of air source heat pump manufacturer Renewable Energy Devices (RED). The company’s factory…
April 2022
M&S demolition put on hold by Gove
The demolition of Marks & Spencer’s flagship Oxford Street store in London has been put on hold after Communities Secretary…
April 2022
Low client demand and cost are main barriers to net zero
Only 14% of construction professionals say sustainability targets are set on every project
April 2022
Pickles denies deregulating fire safety
Former communities secretary of state Lord Pickles has told the Grenfell Tower inquiry that he was not aware officials in…
April 2022
Plans for building safety manager role scrapped
Building Safety Bill changes aim to limit leaseholders’ costs
March 2022
Consultants withdraw from business operations in Russia
Aecom among firms pulling out, as others offer financial support for Ukrainians
March 2022
UK to increase oil and gas production in response to Ukraine war
UK has to use ‘own hydrocarbons’, says Prime Minister Boris Johnson
March 2022
EU aims to speed up heat pump rollout
Plans to electrify heat and energy are part of a three-pronged strategy
March 2022
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