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Green development gets wind turbines Wind turbines have been built at a development awarded a 'very good' EcoHomes standard.


'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.


Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine The £350 million Robin Rigg wind farm's first wind turbine has been completed.


Decentralised energy would save London 3.5m tonnes CO2 Building up to 50 new power plants would reduce energy waste, according to report.


Eco-barn to save £70k in ten years A barn conversion with microgeneration and a ground source heat pump could save its owners £70,000.


Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.


Transparent flexible solar cells discovered Solar cells that can be rolled up and are see-through, so could be used on windows, have been developed.


Natural ventilation wins Green Oscar An energy saving system for bringing fresh air into homes in winter without causing cold gusts has won a 'Green Oscar'.


Green roofs urged for capital Green roofs that insulate buildings and enourage biodiversity are part of the mayor of London's plan to deal with climate change.


EPCs for all come into force Energy performance certificates designed to cut carbon emissions and boost energy efficiency will become compulsory for all building transactions in October.


Carbon cutter's building poor energy performer The Communities and Local Government department's headquarters has been found lacking on the energy saving front.


Low carbon efforts see school get an A A school in Northern Ireland has been awarded an A grade in its energy performance certificate assessment as a result of its low carbon initiatives.


New homes 'are more eco' Buying new homes could be the best way to be energy efficient, it has been claimed.


Welsh farmer has adopted microgeneration technology A farming family in Wales is working to power 100 percent of their property using energy generated from renewable sources.


Computer firm announces green energy plans Computer firm Dell has announced plans to power its Texas-based headquarters with renewable energy, it has emerged.


Changes made to Low Carbon Buildings Programme Funding for the residential portion of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme has been extended to 2010, it has emerged.


Study suggests more low carbon awareness is needed New research published by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has suggested more public awareness is needed to encourage the uptake of low carbon housing.


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