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Scotland launches boiler scrappage scheme

5/24/2010 5:19:07 PM: Scotland has launched a boiler scrappage scheme for 5,000 homes to receive money off energy-efficient boilers.

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.

UK homes to become 25 percent more efficient under new regulations

3/15/2010 12:18:02 PM: Homes will be up to 25 percent more energy-efficient under new government proposals to save around two million tonnes of carbon from household emissions.

UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes

3/8/2010 12:18:06 PM: The UK-GBC has called for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from the built environment by 2020.

Govt launches retrofit test run across UK

2/26/2010 9:38:03 AM: Eighty-seven social housing developments across the UK will be part of the largest retrofitting initiative undertaken by the government.

National Trust commits to low carbon target

2/11/2010 9:29:09 AM: The National Trust has pledged to halve its use of fossil fuels across all of its properties by 2020.

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.

Businesses 'fear' energy prices

2/1/2010 3:09:18 PM: New research has shown that businesses are worried more about energy prices than environmental legislation.<br/>

Low carbon energy revolution needs green skills

1/20/2010 9:09:06 AM: The UK workforce lacks the green skills needed to take advantage of the massive investment in offshore wind energy, claims one green organisation.<br/><br/>

Pioneering low carbon challenge set by national energy supplier

1/19/2010 11:29:11 AM: Communities across the UK are to compete in British Gas's 'Green Streets' challenge.

Low carbon awards net communities £300K each

1/14/2010 10:49:13 AM: Winners of the national Big Green Challenge for communities were announced last night.

Low carbon emissions must be a priority, public tells regulator

1/13/2010 11:49:02 AM: The public has told Ofgem that low carbon emissions need to be a top priority.

Govt launches boiler scrappage scheme

1/5/2010 9:09:11 AM: The new system will create jobs, reduce carbon and help householders save money, says the government.

Home energy efficiency scheme launched

12/7/2009 9:05:09 AM: The Department of Energy and Climate Change has launched pilot tests of its £4 million home Energy Pay As You Save initiative.<br/>

Home energy efficiency scheme launched

11/24/2009 11:45:08 AM: HeatSeekers has paired up with Mark Group to launch a home energy efficiency scheme to help homeowners reduce their carbon footprints.

Self builders urged to consider sustainability

11/11/2009 12:25:06 PM: People considering self-build projects have been urged to consider the benefits of sustainability before entering the design process.