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“New energy rules could make 75% of Belfast offices unusable by 2030”
“New energy rules could make 75% of Belfast offices unusable by 2030”
Consultants have warned that 75% of Belfast’s office space could be rendered obsolete by 2030 due to impending Energy Performance Certificate legislation
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‘New homes less water efficient than those built in the 1930s’
‘New homes less water efficient than those built in the 1930s’
Houses built before 1900 have a better boiler efficiency than those made between 1950 and 1982, as well as 1991 to 1995, a new study claims
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‘Nearly 12m UK homes need energy retrofitting in five years’
‘Nearly 12m UK homes need energy retrofitting in five years’
A campaigning network of urban local authorities has called for an investment of £10 billion over the next five years to make one million of England’s most deprived homes energy efficient
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‘Energy crisis has seen solar interest explode’
‘Energy crisis has seen solar interest explode’
How have the ideas surrounding renewables and buildings changed in recent months?
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Energy prices to change in January – but by how much?
Energy prices to change in January – but by how much?
The government is adjusting the EPC, which will see some households’ bills go up minimally
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Refund stamp duty for net zero action, say banks
Refund stamp duty for net zero action, say banks
They are calling on more financial incentives for people who make their homes greener
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‘Insulating homes this winter could be cost neutral’
‘Insulating homes this winter could be cost neutral’
Research claims the Treasury could break even if it invests in insulating rooves and walls this winter
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OVO Energy and Cornwall Council partner for whole house retrofits
OVO Energy and Cornwall Council partner for whole house retrofits
The homes will be upgraded to an EPC Band C or D by ‘dramatically improving’ their energy efficiency and installing green technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps
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How is energy efficiency impacting homebuyers?
How is energy efficiency impacting homebuyers?
With energy bills on the rise, sustainability has become even more critical to prospective buyers
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Around 10% of UK commercial properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards
Around 10% of UK commercial properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards
A new report warns landlords will bare the brunt of this in April 2023 when new legislation comes in
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Energy efficiency on annual leave for London offices
Energy efficiency on annual leave for London offices
Almost 10% of the offices in London could become unused by 2023 due to low energy efficiency rating, new research finds
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Paragon issues sub-ordinated green bonds worth £150m
Paragon issues sub-ordinated green bonds worth £150m
The proceeds of the bond will be allocated to green loans incentivising landlords to mitigate the impacts of climate change
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