CIBSE June 2019 solar panels

Iran war brings forward home upgrade funding

Home upgrade funding programme brought forward and plug-in solar panels now permitted amid energy crisis

March 2026

Solar panels expected on all Welsh new buildings

Welsh government to require on-site renewable electricity systems from March 2027

March 2026
CIBSE March 2017 EPC London background

Government delays EPC reform launch until second half of 2027

Plans to overhaul Energy Performance Certificates pushed back after industry feedback on delivery timeline

March 2026

New standard sets path for net zero buildings

Version 1 of UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard published this month

March 2026

Data centres and air con threaten renewable gains

Extra renewable generation is being used to power AI

February 2026
CIBSE Journal April 2017 Houses of Parliament news

Houses of Parliament repair could cost £40bn

Keeping MPs on site will increase costs by at least £24.4bn

February 2026
National Grid illustration

Grid investment a catalyst for growth, says report

Investing to meet net zero target will bring four-fold return

February 2026

New BSRIA guide reinforces ‘no insulation without ventilation’

The guide highlights the need to balance energy efficiency improvements with effective moisture management

February 2026

Social housing retrofit targets for 2030 at risk, say MPs

Around 430,000 social homes fail to meet Decent Homes Standard, says committee

February 2026

Government action needed to cut embodied carbon

Embodied Carbon Summit Evidence Report says voluntary actions alone are not enough

February 2026
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