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It’s time for the industry to forget ‘Fabric First’ and focus on real decarbonisation

|Date: 8 May, 2024

It’s time for the industry to forget ‘Fabric First’ and focus on real decarbonisation

Neil Waite, Director of NetZero Collective argues that it’s time for the industry to forget 'Fabric First ...

Neil Waite, Director of NetZero Collective argues that it’s time for the industry to forget 'Fabric First' and focus on real decarbonisation. The journey toward net zero, while still in its infancy, h ...

8 May, 2024
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SFHA welcomes consultation geared towards lowering energy costs for social housing tenants

|Date: 29 November, 2023

SFHA welcomes consultation geared towards lowering energy costs for social housing tenants

Following calls from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) for Scottish Government to br ...

Following calls from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) for Scottish Government to bring forward the review, the Scottish Government has published a consultation on updated energy ...

29 November, 2023
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We will work together to tackle climate change and nature recovery, pledge Rotherham bosses

|Date: 28 September, 2023

We will work together to tackle climate change and nature recovery, pledge Rotherham bosses

Rotherham’s leaders came together to pledge their support to work in partnership to ensure climate and na ...

Rotherham’s leaders came together to pledge their support to work in partnership to ensure climate and nature change is addressed across the borough. At the twice yearly event of the Rotherham Togethe ...

28 September, 2023
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Ashden Awards finalists announced — UK pioneers tackling urgent climate challenges

|Date: 4 September, 2023

Ashden Awards finalists announced — UK pioneers tackling urgent climate challenges

Climate charity Ashden has revealed the finalists for its 2023 awards — pioneers delivering an inclusive, ...

Climate charity Ashden has revealed the finalists for its 2023 awards — pioneers delivering an inclusive, sustainable future. Three of eight award categories focus on the UK. Finalists from London to ...

4 September, 2023
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Beyond Niddrie Road: Retrofit Solutions for Older Housing

|Date: 31 August, 2023

Beyond Niddrie Road: Retrofit Solutions for Older Housing

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced that Zero Carbon Buildings Ministe ...

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced that Zero Carbon Buildings Minister Patrick Harvie MSP, Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken, and Scottish Funding Council Ch ...

31 August, 2023
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The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new Board member

|Date: 25 August, 2023

The National Retrofit Hub welcomes new Board member

The National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) announces the latest addition to its Board: Simon McWhirter, Deputy C ...

The National Retrofit Hub (the Hub) announces the latest addition to its Board: Simon McWhirter, Deputy Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council. Simon joins a highly experienced team of exper ...

25 August, 2023
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Work begins on North Somerset’s first Passivhaus housing scheme

|Date: 22 August, 2023

Work begins on North Somerset’s first Passivhaus housing scheme

Delivery of 52 new Passivhaus homes for local people has taken a step forward as part of North Somerset C ...

Delivery of 52 new Passivhaus homes for local people has taken a step forward as part of North Somerset Council’s ambitions to tackle the climate emergency and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030. ...

22 August, 2023
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New figures reveal need for ongoing cost of living support

|Date: 10 August, 2023

New figures reveal need for ongoing cost of living support

Calls to support social housing tenants in Scotland as housing association survey shows many struggling w ...

Calls to support social housing tenants in Scotland as housing association survey shows many struggling with essential bills. A survey of over 700 social housing tenants has shown that the cost-of-liv ...

10 August, 2023
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Parity Projects | From one home to every home

|Date: 8 June, 2023

Parity Projects | From one home to every home

Improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of existing homes is obviously a major area ...

Improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of existing homes is obviously a major area of current focus for local authorities and housing associations. Russell Smith, Managing Direc ...

8 June, 2023
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IES wins pioneering tender to create Calderdale Local Area Energy Plan

|Date: 27 March, 2023

IES wins pioneering tender to create Calderdale Local Area Energy Plan

Glasgow-based climate technology firm, IES, has been awarded the contract to develop a Local Area Energy ...

Glasgow-based climate technology firm, IES, has been awarded the contract to develop a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for Calderdale Council as a vital part of its efforts to reach net zero by 2038. Th ...

27 March, 2023
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