Day: 11 February 2015

Government proposes to scrap energy ratings for public buildings

The Government has announced proposals which could see Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for 54,000 public buildings in England and Wales abolished.

Feed-in frenzy: Wind industry plays down subsidy scandal

The wind industry has dismissed accusations that turbine operators helped themselves to £175m of public money through a loophole in the Government's Feed-in Tariff (FiT) subsidy.

National Rail land ‘could produce 2.4GW of solar power’

Network Rail could save £30m on electricity costs by installing solar panels on unused trackside land, as well as cutting nearly 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year, according to a new report.

Making the world a better place: 8 reasons we LOVE sustainability

Valentine's Day is a time for reminiscing about love. In keeping with that tradition, here's a short list of reasons why our readers love working in sustainability. Keep up the good work!

Sustainability still seen as an optional extra, says MD

EXCLUSIVE: Sustainability is still seen as something that's "nice to have rather than essential" for big businesses - an assumption which is stifling the UK's transition to a green economy.

London Assembly calls for rethink on Ultra Low Emission Zone

London's proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) should be introduced earlier than the current 2020 timeframe and needs to be widened to cover more boroughs in order for the capital to comply with legal limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Deal should be extended to include water efficiency, says Green Alliance

The Government should expand its popular Green Deal support scheme to include water efficiency, according to a new report from environmental think-tank Green Alliance.

Apple announces $850m giant solar farm

"The time for change is now," proclaimed Apple CEO Tim Cook as he announced the tech giant is committing $848m to clean energy in the form of a 280MW solar farm in California.

Cutting the cost of water: The case for improving water efficiency in the UK

The demands of maintaining a clean, safe water supply and sewerage system have led to household bills rising at above inflation levels for a number of years.

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