Report: UK’s domestic heat ‘extremely unlikely’ to reach net-zero without policy overhaul
Report: UK’s domestic heat ‘extremely unlikely’ to reach net-zero without policy overhaul Some 10 million homes will need to have their fossil fuel heating systems replaced by 2035 if the UK is to meet its net-zero target – but the rate of government-supported upgrades is just one-fifth of this level, a new policy briefing has […]
New head of UKGBC promises ‘climate action’
New head of UKGBC promises ‘climate action’ Sunand Prasad, incoming chair of the UK Green Building Council, said he plans to use the position to champion climate action in the property and construction industry and inspire the industry to adopt practical solutions to making buildings truly sustainable and regenerative by design. He is also passionate about the […]
Planning changes would drastically cut affordable homes, councils say
Planning changes would drastically cut affordable homes, councils say Close to half of affordable homes in some of the most expensive areas of England will not be built if ministers proceed with changes to the planning system, analysis by councils suggests. The government’s proposal to scrap the duty of developers to build affordable housing on […]
Energy performance in buildings is key to meeting 2030 emissions target
Energy performance in buildings is key to meeting 2030 emissions target Ursula von der Leyen and Frans Timmermans have pledged to kick-start a renovation wave across Europe. This is a management challenge with three aspects that have to be met, write building industry CEOs. Fine words renovate no building. But President Ursula von der Leyen’s […]