Green issues

Whilst answering questions in the House of Commons, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Milliband, confirmed that the minimum EPC rating will be made a minimum of 'C' by 2030 - no further details are known. Can be seen here, fast forward to...

The UK government is expected to announce new deadlines for private landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Here's a summary of the upcoming changes and commitments: New Energy Efficiency Deadlines Expected Announcement: The Department for...

Rightmove has highlighted a significant issue in the UK's housing stock, revealing that more than 18 million homes have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below. This represents over half (55%) of all homes in the UK. Key Findings from Rightmove's...

The UK’s initiative to replace gas boilers with heat pumps faces significant challenges due to low consumer demand and a shortage of skilled installers, as highlighted by a recent industry survey. Despite government efforts to promote heat pumps as a more sustainable...

The consumer group Which? has called for an overhaul of the energy performance certificates (EPC) system after an investigation found assessments riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice that could cost homeowners thousands of pounds. The investigation, which...

According to research from Handelsbanken, a significant majority of landlords are in favour of stricter regulations to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to A for both residential and commercial lettings, the highest achievable level. This...

The push towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 necessitates a significant focus on reducing carbon emissions from buildings and transforming the energy system. This is particularly crucial considering that buildings contribute around a quarter of the...

The figures from the Department for Energy and Net Zero regarding the uptake of the Great British Housing Insulation Scheme indicate a significant gap between the number of households that have benefited from the scheme so far and the government's target. Here's a...

Conservative MPs from the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) are urging the government to provide tax relief to private landlords who enhance their rental properties' energy efficiency. Here's a summary of their key points: Reducing Energy Bills and Gas Reliance:...

Despite the government's decision to abandon proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), many landlords are still taking proactive steps to make their properties more environmentally friendly. Here's a summary of the key points: Landlord Initiatives:...