Built Environment

Sustainable drainage systems - Maximising the potential for people and wildlife
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28 Feb. — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and RSPB have developed a guidance manual to help local authorities and developers both use natural features to protect homes and …
Practical Law Company legal update: British Property Federation guide on energy efficiency
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31 Jan. — added by Sara Feijao, Practical Law Company
The British Property Federation (BPF) together with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has published a guide on energy efficiency in the private rented sector. The aim of the …
Carbon taxes should be invested in energy efficiency says report
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9 Nov. 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A new report from Consumer Focus shows that investing money raised through carbon taxes in a major energy efficiency programme is one of the best ways to create jobs and …
Sustainable refurbishment: A guide for corporate real estate [webinar slides]
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17 Oct. 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
This webinar provides an insight into green 'retro-fitting' for corporate real estate, facility managers and occupiers struggling to reduce their building’s carbon footprint. …
Zero Carbon Hub sets out potential 'allowable solutions'
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5 Oct. 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A new report by the Zero Carbon Hub sets out the latest insights into how 'allowable solutions', a critical component of the Government’s 2016 zero carbon new homes policy, …
Cutting Britain's energy bill: Making the most of product efficiency standards
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3 Sept. 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
EU ecodesign regulations, which require consumer products like boilers, tumble driers and computers to use less energy could save £26 billion over the next 20 years, cutting …
Study Reveals Hidden Costs of Powering Our Homes
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4 July 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Computers, televisions and other electrical products plugged in but not in use or left on standby cost the UK up to £1.3 billion in electricity bills every year, a …
The Challenges of Implementing the Green Deal in London
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30 May 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Future of London, the not for profit organization focused on the urban regeneration sector in London, has launched a new report examining the practical implementation of the …
A Guide to Collective Energy Purchasing
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23 May 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change has published a fact sheets for consumers highlighting the key things for collective switchers or purchasers of energy to …
Competition to Win Funding for Innovative Refurbishments
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16 April 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change is funding a £10M program to introduce new energy efficient technologies and processes to the refurbishment of non domestic …