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The search for lower carbon aluminium solutions to support sustainable design

John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium, looks at the work taking place within the aluminium industry to improve access to products with lower levels of embodied carbon.

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River Clyde District Heating Network plans move forward

Plans to use water from the River Clyde to heat homes and businesses have taken a step forward after the local authority agreed to secure funding for the scheme

UK-GBC calls for retrofit focus in the Autumn Statement

Ahead of the Autumn Statement the UK Green Building Council is calling on the government to make retrofit an integral part of its plans

The Assured Performance Process for energy use

The Assured Performance Process for efficient energy use reduces the performance risk and protects the reputation of developers and local authorities

More needs to be done to recycle construction materials

The European Quality Association for Recycling has called for greater measures relating to the recycling of construction materials

“Coffee cup” starter home shortlisted for national building award

A starter home built using non-recyclable coffee cups has been put forward for a national building award…

Reports criticise government’s attempt to cut emissions

A series of reports from the Committee on Climate Change have warned the government is failing in its commitment to cut emissions and develop the UK’s heating policies…

Full-fill cavity wall insulation and exposure to wind-driven rain

The use of full-fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain requires a professional approach as explained by Knauf Insulation.

Bringing domestic energy storage home to everyone

Batteries for domestic energy storage are becoming a reality, with SolaX Power leading the way in bringing them to every home.

£7.5m energy efficient school completed by Ogilvie

Ogilvie has completed one of Scotland’s most energy efficient primary schools on time and within budget.

Fluid range launch set to revolutionise industry

Kilfrost is aiming to revolutionise the heating and cooling industry with its new range of heat transfer fluids.

Efficiency of the ground source heat pump

A ground source heat pump (GSHP) scheme can provide the most efficient means to obtain renewable heating and cooling as explained by John Findlay, Director of Carbon Zero Consulting Ltd and Chair of GSHPA.

Building coalition calls for 2050 energy efficiency objectives

A coalition of organisations from the building sector is calling on the European Commission to implement action to improve the efficiency of buildings.

Efficient energy systems make an asset of waste

Making waste heat an asset will be key to developing low carbon, efficient energy systems, argues Pinnacle Power’s Toby Heysham.

Imagining the district energy systems of the future

District energy systems and CHP can work but need to be updated in line with a modern energy strategy, writes Ground Source Consult’s Andy Howley.

Homebuyers could get better borrowing rates on mortgages for energy efficient homes

Homebuyers across the EU could be offered better borrowing rates on mortgages in return for purchasing more energy efficient homes or committing to implement energy saving work within properties.

UCEM achieves BREEAM Excellent rating

The University College of Estates Management has received a BREEAM Excellent rating for its commitment to sustainability.

Arup calls for plans to cut air and noise pollution in cities

Developers and planners need to draw up strategic plans to reduce air and noise pollution to create greener cities, says consultancy firm Arup.

Government under pressure to publish energy efficiency review

Labour MP Steve McCabe has called on the government to publish the long-overdue energy efficiency review.

Installing thermal performance

Knauf Insulation Ltd discusses the requirements of accurately installing insulation.

£750,000 energy efficiency makeover for Glasgow Airport warehouse

A warehouse at Glasgow Airport has been upgraded to meet new energy efficiency regulations that came into force yesterday… A £750,000 upgrade to a vacant...

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