Hot start for solar-power
Western Mail, Sataday, 2 February 2008
It’s the shape of things to come – free hot water for life in a solar-powered home.... http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/feature-news/fashion-lifestyle/2008/02/02/hot-start-for-solar-power-91466-20426346/
Rising energy prices encourage efficiency
BBC News, Tuesday, 29 January 2008
European governments and the European Commission are being urged to hasten the development of housing that produces no greenhouse gases. The European Energy Network (ENR), which includes energy advisory bodies across the EU, says better enforcement of green building codes is also needed. Less than a quarter of EU states have introduced...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7209723.stm
New powers for councils to raise millions more to support new
CLG, Thursday, 24 January 2008
Councils who back plans for new homes will be able to raise hundreds of millions of pounds to spend on vital infrastructure like roads, schools, parks and health centres.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/planningandbuilding/674600
EU reveals energy plan of action
BBC News, Wednesday, 23 January 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7203514.stm
Hologram prince hails new money for alternative energy
The Guardian, Monday 21 January 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jan/21/energy.renewableenergy
Boost for local renewable energy from new planning rules
CLG, Monday, 17 December 2007
A new wave of local renewable energy supply and community power schemes will get government backing today.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/planningandbuilding/614987
Helping buyers to make their homes greener and the market more efficient
CLG, Friday, 14 December 2007
From today all homebuyers will benefit from A-G energy ratings which will help them to cut their fuel bills and carbon emissions and first time buyers will see their upfront costs drop...
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/planningandbuilding/612393