Green issues

New research by the Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU) reveals that poorly insulated homes in the UK will face significantly higher heating costs starting from April. Homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F are expected to...

There are important proposed changes in the energy efficiency assessment process for homes, replacing the existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with a new Home Energy Model. Here's a breakdown of the key points: Changes in Assessment Process: The current...

Britain is producing the smallest amount of energy on record as a plunge in North Sea fossil fuels leaves the country more reliant than ever on imports. Around 40pc of oil and gas used in the UK is shipped in from abroad, according to a new report from Offshore...

12/3/24 Rishi Sunak risks further criticism from green campaigners after throwing his weight behind the building of new gas-fired power stations, saying he will “not gamble with our energy security”. The government will on Tuesday announce a plan to increase gas power...

Gloucester City Council is implementing stricter regulations for landlords renting out properties that do not meet energy efficiency and electrical safety standards. Here are the key points : Energy Efficiency Standards: Landlords renting out properties with low...

The report from Sir Michael Marmot's Institute of Health Equity highlights the significant health impacts of living in cold homes in Britain. Some key points from the report include: Number of Affected Households: Approximately 6 million households in the UK are...

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), implemented in April 2018, were designed to target private rented sector (PRS) landlords whose properties had an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below Band E. Failure to comply with MEES could result in fines...

The House of Commons Library has released a briefing focusing on the United Kingdom's progress in enhancing energy efficiency. The report can be seen here, and highlights several key points regarding the progress and challenges of improving energy efficiency in UK...

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The property expert, Jonathan Rolande of the National Association of Property Buyers, suggests that the energy efficiency of homes will have a significant impact on their capital values. He notes that homes that are not energy-efficient may see a sharp drop in value,...