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M&S distribution centre features Europe's largest solar wall
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M&S' new distribution centre in Castle Donington, Leicestershire will features Europe’s largest solar wall, when it opens in early 2013. The 8,400 m2 carbon-neutral facility … -
What's Next for Sainsbury’s First Eco Store?
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Sainsbury’s has announced that it intends to close its pioneering low energy store in Greenwich, South East London, just 12 years after it was opened by a very young Jamie … -
The top 12 of 2012
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From sustainable supermarkets to energy efficiency and green walls to timber skyscrapers, it’s that time of year when we look back at what’s been most popular in the 2degrees … -
Is it time for a rethink on the way we light our buildings?
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According to a new report from the Green Construction Board, the UK will need to cut carbon emissions from the built environment by 77% if it is to achieve its 2050 reduction … -
Raising the energy performance of your properties: What are your biggest challenges?
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As you might already have seen, we’re busy gearing up for the next 2degrees Live event: Raising the Energy Performance of Your Properties, which will take place on 25th … -
Lack of capacity is holding back retrofitting market
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A lack of experienced retrofit practitioners and difficulty in sourcing suitable products are preventing the UK from retrofitting homes at the rate needed to achieve its … -
Low-carbon buildings: Is there really a gap between design intent and actual performance?
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When a new low carbon building doesn't perform as well as hoped, 'the design/performance gap' is often blamed. But is there really a gap between design intent and actual … -
EPCs don’t tell the whole story, finds study
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A new report concludes that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are insufficient at delivering wholesale energy reduction across commercial properties. The research by … -
How can we mobilise the market to drive energy reductions in our buildings?
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My biggest challenge to driving energy reductions in our portfolio is demonstrating that there are economic benefits for us in doing this. It is not always easy to justify … -
Waitrose blazes the trail with two more BREEAM 'Outstanding' stores
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After becoming the first retailer to receive a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating for one of its stores, Waitrose has added two more to its property portfolio. The stores in Cowes …
