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Heat Networks: Code of practice for the UK
Posted on: 6 October 2014
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This draft Code of Practice has been produced as a joint project between CIBSE and the Combined Heat and Power Association. If Heat Networks are to form a significant part of our future low carbon energy infrastructure in the UK then they need to be designed, built and operated to a high standard to deliver customer satisfaction. This Code has been produced to assist in achieving that aim by raising standards right across the supply chain.
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Posted on: 29 September 2014
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The Bartlett is celebrating the establishment of the UCL Institute for Environmental Design & Engineering (UCL-IEDE). IEDE seeks a deeper understanding of the part played by choices relating to buildings and the urban environment in tackling some of the greatest challenges facing mankind, in areas such as health, human well-being, productivity, energy use and climate change.
Victorian House energy efficient refurbishment, London
Posted on: 18 September 2014
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This Victorian semi-detached house, part of the SuperHome network, was given an award-winning eco-renovation based on installing cost effective interventions rather than setting out to meet a notional standard. This approach has delivered a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions.
Energy solutions for smart cities and communities: Recommendations for policy makers
Posted on: 18 September 2014
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This report provides recommendations for the development of proposals for future policies at EU, national and local level regarding energy efficiency and use of renewable energy in buildings, urban development and sustainable communities in general. It is designed as a reference manual on key findings from CONCERTO, an EU-funding programme supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at neighbourhood level within 58 sites in 23 countries. The projects have been analysed regarding their CO2-reduction, energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.
Green Deal: watching brief (part 2)
Posted on: 16 September 2014
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The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Select Committee launched this follow-up inquiry on 18 December 2013. This report contains a brief overview of the Green Deal and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO); an initial assessment of the Green Deal so far and considers the main barriers to take-up of the scheme; and evaluation of different means by which these barriers can be addressed to make the Green Deal more attractive to customers; and an exploration of the importance of communication and public engagement in promoting the Green Deal.
The next EU climate and energy package: EU climate policies after 2020
Posted on: 3 September 2014
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This study assesses the status quo of EU climate and energy policy and experience with the current set of targets and instrument, and distills from it concrete recommendations for a new package for the period until 2030. In this study, a group of authors from Ecologic Institute’s climate and energy team take stock of the current targets and policies and draw lessons from the experience so far, resulting in concrete recommendations for improvements for the the future, in particulr towards 2030. They also assess the Commission’s proposal against this backdrop and find it lacking, despite steps in the right direction.
Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Non-Domestic)
Posted on: 27 August 2014
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This consultation focuses on the non-domestic private rented sector regulations that will require eligible properties in the sector to be improved to a specified minimum standard. These regulations must be in force by 1st April 2018.
Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Domestic)
Posted on: 27 August 2014
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This consultation seeks views on the proposed regulations under the Energy Act 2011 to provide tenants with a right to request consent to energy efficiency improvements and a minimum energy efficiency standard for properties in the domestic private rented sector in England and Wales.
Financing opportunities for energy efficiency in housing
Posted on: 4 August 2014
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This report highlights the discussions and outcomes from a conference and study visit held in Barcelona, Spain in February 2014 as part of the Power House nearly Zero Energy Challenge. The report concludes with some recommendations for social housing providers in warm/Mediterranean climates in order for them to take advantage of the finance opportunities in energy efficiency offered by the EU and other schemes available in their countries.
Implementing geological disposal
Posted on: 25 July 2014
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The UK Government remains committed to geological disposal as the right policy for the long-term, safe and secure management of higher activity radioactive waste. This document outlines an approach based on working with interested communities, beginning with two years of actions overseen by Government and intended to address issues that the public and stakeholders have told us are important to them.
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