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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.

Govt to highlight climate change cost to health

3/10/2010 3:18:05 PM: Fighting climate change is vital for public health, the government will argue at a World Health Organisation conference today (March 10th).

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.

Eco-homes made from patented recycling process

2/26/2010 3:18:03 PM: Eco-homes could eventually be made from recycled everyday materials, after a Welsh company patented a recycling procedure.

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.

Homes in Manchester to form low carbon micro-grid

2/17/2010 3:29:05 PM: Social housing developments in Manchester will become the testing ground for a micro-grid project that will save 20 million tonnes of carbon.

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 building should mean sourcing local materials

2/10/2010 12:29:24 PM: A report last week from the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment claimed that using local materials is vital to meet new targets for sustainable housing.

Low carbon towns programme launched today

2/8/2010 12:29:16 PM: The government has announced the UK's largest ever green home building programme today.

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.

Low carbon goals make all resources 'critical'

2/2/2010 3:09:15 PM: Low carbon targets will impact on all resources, a group of MPs and business leaders have warned.<br/>

Low carbon new builds now 'compulsory'

2/2/2010 12:29:07 PM: All new private dwellings will have to meet government criteria for low carbon sustainable homes from spring this year.

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.

Obama to offer emissions cuts in Copenhagen

11/27/2009 9:25:11 AM: US president Barack Obama will offer to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent at UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month

Suffolk brewery implements low carbon measures

11/27/2009 9:05:08 AM: Adnams of Southworld has taken measures to ensure its transformation into a low carbon business.

Energy efficiency plans questioned by NHIC

11/20/2009 1:05:06 PM: NHIC executive director Andrew Leech has warned that banning planning permission for energy efficiency projects could cause problems.<br/>

MP to help property owners fight climate change

11/18/2009 11:45:08 AM: Housing and planning minister John Healey proposes to ban planning permission for energy efficiency measures.

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.