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Govt outlines Green Deal plans
Govt outlines Green Deal plans
8/20/2010 10:25:11 AM:  Nick Clegg has claimed that the Green Deal will could "unlock tens of billions of private sector spending".


Upfront cost of energy efficient improvements still deters homeowners
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.


Terraced houses make most energy efficient homes
Terraced houses make most energy efficient homes
6/2/2010 5:39:22 PM:  Terraced houses make most energy efficient homes


Green Manifestos: What divides the parties?
Green Manifestos: What divides the parties?
4/20/2010 5:20:08 PM:  With all parties claiming a green agenda, will the issue be enough to sway voters in the upcoming election?


Low carbon homes proposed for Dorset in the UK
Low carbon homes proposed for Dorset in the UK
6/8/2009 9:15:09 AM:  Plans to build 77 energy-efficient homes in the south-west of England during the run-up to the 2012 Olympics have been submitted.


US government announces biofuel plans
US government announces biofuel plans
5/7/2009 3:45:12 PM:  President Obama has called on his administration to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.


Zero carbon homes target 'needs revision'
Zero carbon homes target 'needs revision'
3/20/2009 5:28:10 PM:  The UK government has been advised to rethink its plan to make all new build homes zero carbon by 2016.


Greenest suburb planned
Greenest suburb planned
2/10/2009 5:17:02 PM:  Energy efficiency, renewable energy and transport design are to feature in a proposed 'green suburb'.<br/>


People hungry for green homes
People hungry for green homes
10/10/2008 9:52:46 AM:  Estate agents should realise how big a value green measures in a home have for prospective buyers.


Energy efficiency appealing to tenants
Energy efficiency appealing to tenants
10/10/2008 9:52:45 AM:  Tenants are more likely to rent a property which is energy efficient.


Tenants prefer energy efficient homes
Tenants prefer energy efficient homes
10/1/2008 5:22:29 PM:  Tenants are more likely to favour a home with good energy performance, according to the Energy Saving Trust.


Brighton couple to display low carbon home
Brighton couple to display low carbon home
7/8/2008 5:23:35 PM:  A couple from Brighton and Hove has displayed their energy-efficient home to the public following a number of green improvements.<br/> <br/>


Corporate landlords 'to benefit' from energy saving allowance extension
Corporate landlords 'to benefit' from energy saving allowance extension
6/16/2008 4:23:07 PM:  A scheme designed to encourage landlords to make energy-efficient home improvements has been extended, the Treasury has announced.


Solar thermal policy 'needed to meet emissions targets'
Solar thermal policy 'needed to meet emissions targets'
5/20/2008 5:22:49 PM:  In order for the government to achieve its targets for zero carbon housing by 2016, it should implement a solar thermal policy, it has been posited.


Energy efficient improvements 'becoming more popular'
Energy efficient improvements 'becoming more popular'
5/7/2008 5:22:39 PM:  Installing a condensing boiler or carrying out other energy efficient home improvements are becoming increasingly appealing options for many homeowners in the UK, an industry insider has suggested.


Reading programme to support low carbon project
Reading programme to support low carbon project
4/2/2008 6:10:07 PM:  An environmental awareness group and a power firm have partnered in support of a sponsored reading programme which will benefit low carbon development projects.<br/>


WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions
WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions
3/31/2008 12:32:19 PM:  A "radical shift" is needed in government policy if the UK is to achieve its carbon emission reduction targets, a new report has suggested.


Government grants 'may help carbon-conscious DIY-ers'
Government grants 'may help carbon-conscious DIY-ers'
3/26/2008 6:32:19 PM:  Government grants may be beneficial for people embarking on DIY projects this spring, a newspaper has asserted.


Eco-towns an ''easy option'' for government
11/19/2007 3:37:54 PM:  Eco-town plans announced by the government ignore the real issues about promoting energy-efficient housing, a building expert has claimed.


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