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Next phase of South Wales decarbonisation project receives funding

The South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) deployment project has been granted phase two funding of nearly £20m, looking at decarbonisation schemes and the infrastructure required for a hydrogen economy in South Wales.

Domestic & General secures five year partnership with EDF

Warranty provider Domestic & General, has signed a five-year deal with EDF to provide service plans and insurance for boilers and home heating systems.

£1bn to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings

Over £1bn has been allocated to drive down emissions from industry and public buildings like schools, hospitals and council buildings, as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy.

£3m government funding for UK’s first hydrogen transport hub

The UK’s first hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the official masterplan and £3m in government funding.

“Fabric First” and the consequences for social homes in the North

To help development directors plot their strategy to net zero, Gary Cawley, director of North & Central England at CPC, sets out the essentials that every social housing client needs to know today.

50 organisations back CLC’s national retrofit strategy

50 organisations have backed the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) National Retrofit Strategy, which sets out a 20-year blueprint to transform the nation’s housing stock.

Willmott Dixon to develop £120m net-zero retirement village

Willmott Dixon has secured Millfield Green, a net-zero carbon project that will see the construction of a new retirement village in Caddington, Bedfordshire.

HS2 swaps steel for wind turbine blades to reinforce concrete

Retired wind turbine blades destined for the incinerator will instead be used to create carbon-friendly reinforced concrete on Britain’s new high speed rail network, HS2 Ltd.

EDF Renewables strengthens solar capacity across England and Wales

Two more projects are now part of EDF Renewables UK’s solar portfolio in England and Wales, each project will generate enough low carbon energy for the equivalent of 9,500 homes.

‘World’s first’ net zero carbon development unveiled

The ‘world’s first’ mixed-use net zero carbon development, called Curzon Wharf, in Birmingham has been unveiled by Woodbourne Group.

ENGIE wins £33m Manchester maintenance and repairs contract

ENGIE has secured a three-year £33m contract with Manchester City Council, to provide repair and maintenance services to over 13,000 homes.

Green light for zero carbon offices in Slough

AshbyCapital and U+I have gained planning permission for No 1 and No 3 The Future Works, a 260,000 sq ft commercial quarter in the heart of Slough.

Work begins on Cambridge sustainable office retrofit

ISG has begun work on the 'world’s first’ retrofitted sustainable office building for the University of Cambridge Institute.

CLC launches built environment net-zero initiative

The Construction Leadership Council is calling on businesses from across the industry to play their part in securing net-zero carbon construction 2050.

£2.6m boost for ‘Bright Green Homes’ in Bristol

Bristol residents could receive financial help to have energy saving measures installed in their homes after the city was awarded nearly £3m to create a local version of the Green Homes Grant scheme.

Graham to adopt Passivhaus standard

Graham has commenced the journey towards the widespread adoption and implementation of the Passivhaus standard and methodology.

ENGIE and Equitix win University of Birmingham contract

ENGIE and Equitix have secured a contract with the University of Birmingham to transform Pritchatts Park student accommodation village into a state-of-the-art low carbon campus.

Cheshire West and Chester Council secures Green Homes Grant

Cheshire West and Chester Council has secured over £500,000 in funding to install energy efficient measures to some of the borough's most inefficient homes.

Leeds invests £100m to improve energy efficiency of council housing

Leeds City Council is set to invest £100m on measures to improve the energy efficiency of council housing by 2050.

Southwark Council commits £101m to tackle climate emergency

Southwark Council backs its commitment to the Climate Emergency and environmental sustainability with a commitment of £101m in funding.

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