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Carbon budgets set in Building Low Carbon Economy report
Carbon budgets set in Building Low Carbon Economy report The Committee on Climate Change's report Building a Low Carbon Economy, which includes carbon budgets and steps to achieve emissions reduction targets, has been published.
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'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.
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
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.
Green roofs urged for capital
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
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
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
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.
WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions
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.
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution'
Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint'
British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint' British Gas will encourage homeowners to generate electricity in their house with a new range of microgeneration technology.
Swindon development 'to receive low carbon help'
Swindon development 'to receive low carbon help' A housing development in Swindon is set to benefit from the low carbon expertise of a renewable energy firm.
Climate change group seeks "low carbon champions"
Climate change group seeks "low carbon champions" A new climate change action group has been set up in Winchester to encourage residents to cut the city's carbon footprint by one-third, it has been reported.
Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme
Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme A new WWF initiative will see two Chinese cities sign up to promote develop low-carbon development.
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes The construction industry needs more government investment if low-carbon housing goals are to be met in the near-term, an industry expert has asserted.
Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield
Low-carbon development planned for Sheffield Councillors in Sheffield have approved plans for a low-carbon housing development in the region.
Low-carbon seminar to be held in Kent
Low-carbon seminar to be held in Kent A seminar will be held in March to encourage Kent residents to make their homes more energy efficient.
Firms team up to develop low-carbon homes
Firms team up to develop low-carbon homes A housebuilding firm and a power company have joined forces on a number of low-carbon housing projects across the UK.
Primary school installs low-carbon heat system
Primary school installs low-carbon heat system A primary school in Norfolk has installed a energy efficient heating in its new extension to cut down on carbon emissions.
Local energy efficiency schemes given the go-ahead
Local energy efficiency schemes given the go-ahead Changes to the planning system are set to encourage the provision of local renewable energy schemes under new proposals announced today (December 17th).
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