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SFHA responds to Scottish Government energy efficiency funding announcement

|Date: 14 June, 2019

SFHA responds to Scottish Government energy efficiency funding announcement

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcemen ...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement on Wednesday 12 June of £3.5 million for energy efficiency measures for social landlords. The ...

14 June, 2019
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SFHA releases the results of Fuel Poverty Survey 2019

|Date: 4 June, 2019

SFHA releases the results of Fuel Poverty Survey 2019

A new survey by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has found increasing numbers of te ...

A new survey by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has found increasing numbers of tenants experiencing or at risk of fuel poverty. A majority of housing associations also reported ...

4 June, 2019
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Schools | Moisture-free schools: Balancing act

|Date: 8 April, 2019

Schools | Moisture-free schools: Balancing act

For schools and college buildings to be energy-efficient, healthy, and moisture free, what is required is ...

For schools and college buildings to be energy-efficient, healthy, and moisture free, what is required is a holistic approach, which manages the balance of heat, air and moisture movement (HAMM). LABM ...

8 April, 2019
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Oxford launches world-first low carbon transport, power and heat Energy Superhub

|Date: 4 April, 2019

Oxford launches world-first low carbon transport, power and heat Energy Superhub

A £41m world-first Energy Superhub will be built in Oxford, making it a model for cities around the world ...

A £41m world-first Energy Superhub will be built in Oxford, making it a model for cities around the world to cut carbon and improve air quality, the consortium announced. The consortium partners are O ...

4 April, 2019
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Trustmark launches new pilot in Hastings to raise awareness of energy efficiency in rented accommodation

|Date: 13 March, 2019

Trustmark launches new pilot in Hastings to raise awareness of energy efficiency in rented accommodation

TrustMark, the Government Endorsed Quality Scheme for trades people, has launched a pilot in partnership ...

TrustMark, the Government Endorsed Quality Scheme for trades people, has launched a pilot in partnership with East Sussex Trading Standards, to improve the quality and energy efficiency of rented acco ...

13 March, 2019
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Heating & Energy Efficiency | Emissions reduction: the challenge for estates

|Date: 25 February, 2019

Heating & Energy Efficiency | Emissions reduction: the challenge for estates

The pressure is on for local authorities to improve heating efficiency across their estates to contribute ...

The pressure is on for local authorities to improve heating efficiency across their estates to contribute to the UK’s steep 80% emissions reduction target by 2050. Mike Hefford, CHP General Manager at ...

25 February, 2019
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Nottingham aims to be first carbon neutral city in the UK

|Date: 24 January, 2019

Nottingham aims to be first carbon neutral city in the UK

Nottingham could become the first carbon neutral city in the UK after the City Council set itself an ambi ...

Nottingham could become the first carbon neutral city in the UK after the City Council set itself an ambitious target to achieve this by 2028. The city has already met its Energy Strategy target early ...

24 January, 2019
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Selecting the right valve to ensure efficient HVAC systems

|Date: 23 January, 2019

Selecting the right valve to ensure efficient HVAC systems

According to recent reports only 2% of recently completed public buildings are achieving the top eco-rank ...

According to recent reports only 2% of recently completed public buildings are achieving the top eco-ranking. Out of the 7,420 Display Energy Certificates (DECs) submitted in a recent three month peri ...

23 January, 2019
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PROJECT PROFILE: Nottingham City Homes

|Date: 8 November, 2018

PROJECT PROFILE: Nottingham City Homes

An £11m programme is underway to refurbish two 1960s tower blocks in the Sherwood district of Nottingham ...

An £11m programme is underway to refurbish two 1960s tower blocks in the Sherwood district of Nottingham to make the properties more energy-efficient, aesthetically pleasing and safer for residents. A ...

8 November, 2018
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Nottingham City Council’s Energy Services recognised at APSE Awards

|Date: 18 September, 2018

Nottingham City Council’s Energy Services recognised at APSE Awards

Nottingham City Council’s Energy Services has won The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Aw ...

Nottingham City Council’s Energy Services has won The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Award for Best Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiative. The APSE awards celebrate outst ...

18 September, 2018
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