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 February 4, 2012  
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Latest Free for View Articles
March date tabled for FITs cut-off
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has tabled a revised cut-off date for solar FIT incentives for March – but only if the Government loses its legal battle.
At the CoRE of energy?
A new centre which will train students in refurbishment skills has been opened recently in Stoke-on-Trent.
Scottish councils to retain verification powers
Scottish councils are to remain as the sole verifier of new homes and buildings in the country, a recent consultation has decided.
Biomass health and safety guidance
A new guide detailing health and safety when installing and operating biomass heat systems has been launched by the Combustion Engineer Association (CEA) and the Carbon Trust.
Post-construction survey find Level 6 maintained
A housing development in Castleford has been awarded a post-construction certificate for its Code Level 6 performance, as of December 2011.
BRE Passivhaus competition shortlist announced
The shortlist of finalists in the running to design a Passivhaus demonstration project for BRE Watford and Ravenscraig have been named this month.
High court agrees to hear FITs legal challenge
The High Court has agreed to follow up legal action filed last month by environmental group Friends of the Earth, Solarcentury and Homesun, over the recent slashing of solar Feed-in Tariffs.
RHI for businesses
The Renewable Heat Incentive for non-domestic generators has been opened by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
EAC hears evidence from Barker over solar subsidies
It would be “catastrophic” to delay the cuts to solar Feed-in Tariffs until April 2012, Greg Barker has warned.
Camden Council leading borough for emissions reduction
Camden Council has reduced its carbon footprint by 9% according to figures released for 2010/11, as part of the national 10:10 Campaign.

Latest Articles
Post-construction testing urged
A group of academics and industry professionals is urging Government to incentivise post-construction testing following recent research which found that new homes may not be meeting their energy design targets.
Green Corridor initiative sees sustainable properties completed
Two energy efficient developments aimed at tackling low housing demand have been completed in Barnsley.
India Concept House will help address a 27m housing shortfall, say RICS
A new prefabricated housing solution that can be assembled in less than two months is being pioneered in India by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Welsh Government spearheads improved building standards
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.
New guidance published on managing energy in the built environment
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.
Supply chain initiative
Low carbon manufacturing and renewables is to receive a £125m fund from the Government, it has been announced.


Latest Features
Insulation: Fibre versus foam
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.
Return on efficiency investment
Green office buildings are increasingly cropping up all over the world, and with them, a perception of property premium. But a recent Australian study aims to prove the advantages and cost benefits of green investment in offices, as Laura Day reports.

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