New powers introduced in December will allow the Welsh Government sole responsibility for building regulations in Wales after having previously being held by the UK Government.

The Building Research Establishment has published new guidance aimed at those responsible for energy management in their organisation, on how businesses can manage their energy.

Low carbon manufacturing and renewables is to receive a £125m fund from the Government, it has been announced.

A recent report published by UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme, has highlighted the cost to the environment of what were previously believed to be ‘ozone friendly’ HFCs.

The Government should support London’s independent efforts to reduce the UK energy gap, according to a report released by the Greater London Assembly (GLA) in December.

President Barack Obama has this month announced a $4bn fund of private and federal investment to upgrade the efficiency of buildings over the next two years. 

Camden Council has reduced its carbon footprint by 9% according to figures released for 2010/11, as part of the national 10:10 Campaign.

A new public register to help communities bee more informed about renewable energy projects has been announced by the Scottish Government.

A €1.5bn fund will be awarded to Germany in 2012 as part of a large-scale retrofit programme. 

A €1.5bn fund will be awarded to Germany in 2012 as part of a large-scale retrofit programme. 

A private home development in South East London has begun construction, and aims to achieve a Level 5 rating of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and incorporate Passivhaus principles.

President Barack Obama has this month announced a $4bn fund of private and federal investment to upgrade the efficiency of buildings over the next two years.

The United Nations is encouraging governments, non-governmental organisations and the wider community to discuss what kind of communities they wish to see in the future.

Green groups, businesses and members of the public have been invited to make comments on the energy industry as part of the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s Red Tape Challenge.