Energy Efficiency

Better building design based on retrofit and fabric first approaches and better operational flexibility can help cut the NHS's environmental footprint, argues James Scott Vandeventer from Manchester Metropolitan University

Senior leaders from Hastings Commons explain how their 'lean, green' community organisation is working to address the housing and climate crises at a hyper-local level

New report sets out five point plan that would allow the government to deliver on its goal of upgrading five million homes to cut energy bills and carbon emissions

Analysis of government data indicates rented commercial buildings in England and Wales - particularly offices - are far behind in delivering on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for 2030

Campaign to improve corporate energy efficiency reveals members saved $164m last year

New £400m loan guarantee from National Wealth Fund to unlock £500m of investment in green upgrades for social housing groups

New platform to reward Brits for making verified carbon reductions, in a bid to strengthen the financial case for home retrofits

Last year marked the first time building-related emissions appeared to decouple from growth across the sector, although it remains far off track to meet global climate goals, according to UNEP

New analysis from Solar Energy UK reveals how more stringent building codes are already leading to a surge in solar installations on new buildings

Latest wave of funding to local authorities and social housing providers to deliver energy efficiency upgrades to up to 170,000 homes, delivering cost savings to thousands of families facing fuel poverty