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Highland Council’s energy-efficient scheme resumes

Following Scottish Government guidance on returning to construction sites across Scotland, works will be restarting on the EES: ABS scheme across the Highlands.

State of the Nation: Changes must happen now, says ICE

We have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to recalibrate the economy” and build a better future, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

L&G commits to net-zero carbon housing

Legal & General has announced it is going to make its new housing stock net-zero carbon enabled by 2030, this will be implemented in a phased approach across all its homes.

Sizewell C unveils commitments to East Suffolk community

Following the acceptance of the Sizewell C planning application for examination, the project has issued a list of pledges to the community in East Suffolk.

New energy hub to be developed in Shetland

Shetland Islands Council and Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) have formed a partnership to develop an Energy Hub concept which will deliver a clean, sustainable energy future for Shetland and the UK.

Covid-19 is ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to tackle global climate crisis

Covid-19 could be an historic turning point in tackling the global climate crisis, says the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), as it calls on ministers to seize the opportunity.

Partnership to deliver affordable zero-carbon homes

Developer Hill Group has joined forces with Bioregional Homes to deliver affordable zero-carbon homes using modern methods of construction (MMC).

ENGIE appointed to Re:fit Energy Performance Contract framework

Energy and regeneration company, ENGIE, has been appointed to the national Re:fit Energy Performance Contract framework.

Turley promotes green recovery as it becomes carbon neutral

Turley has become a carbon neutral company as part of its ongoing commitment to tackle the climate emergency and encourage a green economic recovery.

Scottish engineers win £67m South Kyle Wind Farm contract

Civil engineers RJ McLeod have secured a £67m contract to construct Scotland’s newest onshore wind farm, South Kyle Wind Farm.

Scottish government pledges £5.5m for renewables projects

The Scottish Government has made an additional £5.5m available for renewables projects to contribute towards a green recovery following Covid-19.

Industry experts collaborate to develop record-tall wind turbines

GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim are set to join forces to co-develop wind turbines with optimised 3D printed concrete bases, reaching record heights up to 200 meters.

Mitie launches zero carbon service to drive green recovery

The Zero Carbon for Zero Cost service builds on Mitie’s own Plan Zero commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025, 15 years ahead of the UK Government’s target.

RSK to prepare climate impact assessment for RTPI

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has appointed RSK Environment Ltd to prepare a Climate Impact Assessment for the institute.

Bilfinger wins £350m pipework contract for Hinkley Point

Bilfinger has won two new contracts worth £350m to deliver the design, procurement, supplier management, fabrication and construction of pipework and equipment for the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

Reflective membrane delivers thermal efficiency for social housing scheme

Protect Membrane's reflective membrane solution delivered thermal efficiency for a large new build social housing development in Gorton, Greater Manchester.

Kier Highways successfully recertified for Carbon Trust Standard

Kier Highways has been recertified for the Carbon Trust Standard for the third time, the Trust recognises organisations that follow best practice in measuring, managing and reducing their environmental impact.

Authorities work on home retrofit as calls for ‘green recovery’ mount

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has marked a new phase of its Accelerator Cities project, which brings together local and combined authorities and stakeholders to drive action to 'upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing stock'.

‘Pledge to Net Zero’ reopens on World Environment Day

This Friday (5 June) is World Environment Day and to celebrate the signatory window for the Pledge to Net Zero initiative has reopened.

A greener future for the post Covid-19 office space

Lockdown and a rise in remote working have encouraged debate around the sustainability of the office space as workers start to head back to work.

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