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Upfront cost of energy efficient improvements still deters homeowners

8/13/2010 10:25:10 AM: Homeowners are still unwilling to invest in low carbon technologies due to the upfront cost.

CRC 'provides property industry with clear guidance'

7/14/2010 5:04:22 PM: The Carbon Reduction Commitment provides the property industry with a "legislative framework with teeth" in terms of energy efficiency.

Has Australia missed its chance to showcase the benefits of a low carbon economy?

4/29/2010 11:21:05 AM: By shelving plans for a carbon trading scheme, has Australia missed out on the chance to show skeptics the benefits of a low carbon economy?

Is information overload on energy-efficiency leading to consumer distrust?

4/22/2010 11:20:07 AM: A new survey shows that consumers don't trust the advice they're given about energy-efficiency, should we let the money do the talking?

Labour outlines green plans

4/13/2010 9:20:10 AM: The Labour Party's 2010 election manifesto has been published, containing a chapter on its environmental pledges.

UK companies reviewing transport arrangements

4/12/2010 12:20:08 PM: High fuel prices are causing UK companies to review their transport arrangements.

UK government launches feed-in energy tariffs

4/1/2010 9:20:05 AM: A new feed-in tariff offering households money for generating their own energy has been launched by the government.

Green incentive for 250,000 staff

3/31/2010 10:00:52 AM: Some of the UK's major companies are piloting a scheme to provide cheaper insulation for staff.

Smart meters in 2m UK homes by 2012

3/31/2010 9:20:32 AM: British Gas will install two million homes with smart meters within two years.

UK boiler scrappage scheme hits goal

3/29/2010 9:20:10 AM: The UK boiler scrappage scheme has achieved a 250,000-person uptake.

UK TV retailers make energy efficiency pledge

3/22/2010 3:18:05 PM: Energy inefficient TVs will be taken off the shelves of eight major UK retailers.

Energy efficiency pledge for Welsh homes

3/18/2010 11:38:06 AM: Funding from Europe is to be used to make houses greener.

UK first for new building with in-built turbines

3/15/2010 3:18:10 PM: The UK's first turbines to be built into a building will be completed this week.

Councils to get £10m grant to update green homes expertise

3/10/2010 12:18:11 PM: UK councils are to benefit from nearly £10 million in funds to help them update their green skills and advance the 'second wave' of eco-towns.

Companies not prepared for CRC scheme, says report

3/10/2010 9:18:01 AM: Businesses in the UK are at risk from huge penalties from failing to prepare for the Carbon Reduction Scheme, claims KPMG.

Govt launches fund to cut travel emissions

3/3/2010 3:18:08 PM: The government has called on cities to reduce transport emissions with the support of its new Urban Challenge Fund.

Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners

3/2/2010 12:18:02 PM: The government has launched its 'Pay As You Save' green loans scheme for homeowners.

Green tariff criteria could mislead consumers

2/10/2010 9:29:17 AM: The new energy certification scheme is misleading about its environmental impact and makes green electricity a "niche product" for the rich, claims one energy supplier.

Govt to launch renewable heat plan

2/3/2010 9:29:10 AM: New proposals for a renewable heat incentive plan could cut bills for consumers and help the UK lower carbon emissions to meet 2020 goals.