Government allocates £1.8bn funding for energy efficiency boost across UK homes and public buildings March 22, 2023 The government has allocated over £1.8bn to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions across homes and public buildings across England.
Warmer homes and lower emissions? We should all jump on the heat pump bandwagon December 11, 2023 Britain's housing stock is falling behind in terms of quality and energy efficiency, all of us will pay the price, writes George Clarke
Natwest calls for stamp duty rebate to fund green home improvements February 1, 2023 The government should offer a rebate on stamp duty to fund energy efficiency plans for new homeowners, argues Natwest.
Government rolls out £1.5bn to boost energy efficiency across vulnerable households September 29, 2022 The Government has announced £1.5bn in funding to boost energy efficiency and cut bills for low income households across the country.
Under half of public willing to pay costs for greener homes November 7, 2021 Less than half of the population have said they would pay huge costs to improve their homes, in a blow to the government’s net zero ambitions. The public were asked their opinions on policies to slash emissions, before and after hearing the estimated costs, in a survey from think tank Onward and pollster JL Partners. [...]
Use windfall tax to improve energy efficiency of British homes, argues climate charity Ashden June 16, 2022 The government should funnel revenues from the windfall tax into making the UK's housing stock more energy efficient, says Ashden.
Chancellor urged to cut household bills by £200 with ‘retrofit revolution’ May 20, 2022 A group of the UK’s most senior housing figures have called for a "retrofit revolution" to cut down household bills.
Home buyers paying premium of up to £40k on energy efficient houses – CityAM : CityAM September 27, 2021 Home buyers wanting to settle down in the top energy efficient homes face prices of up to £40,000 more than less sustainable options. Environmentally aware home buyers are willing to pay a ‘green premium’ as homes in all parts of England and Wales sell for a higher price depending on the quality of their energy [...]
Westminster push for North Sea fossil fuels slammed by climate groups September 2, 2022 Climate groups have criticised Westminster's latest attempts to boost oil and gas production in the North Sea.
London named most energy efficient region November 10, 2021 London has the most energy efficient housing in England and Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics. Its newly published report assessed the energy efficiency of housing in England and Wales up until March 2021. The report collected energy efficiency scores from every home with an energy performance certificate (EPCs). It revealed the London [...]