Those looking to enrol on a green energy course might be interested to learn that financial incentives are needed to encourage homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their property, according to one construction expert. Gordon Miller, founder of whatgreenhome.com, agreed with Richard Diment, director general of the Federation of Master Builders, who claimed that […]
Those interested in starting a green energy training course might benefit from the knowledge that one house builder is working with university researchers to improve the energy efficiency of new homes. Larkfleet Homes is working with several East Midlands universities to help the building industry produce high quality, sustainable homes which will have a lower […]
Ten London Boroughs are to receive funding to become more energy efficient. The areas will each be given at least £200,000 to pioneer new schemes in designated carbon zones, creating more ‘green collar’ jobs and helping to lower energy bills in the process. Councillor Sally Prentice, cabinet member for environment on Lambeth Council, where Brixton […]
The price of building a new home could increase substantially to meet new government green standards. Head of communications as the Home Builders Federation Steve Turner has suggested that it would be unreasonable for buyers to be expected to pay the additional costs, which could amount to as much as £7,000. "People are struggling to […]
A new construction in east London is to use special cladding to drive air through wind turbines. According to Building.co.uk, the 14-story Kinetica apartment building in Dalston, will have 15 per cent of its energy supplies provided through the special cladding, which has been developed by James & Taylor. Associate at Waugh Thistleton Architects, Mark […]
Scotland’s first minister gave a boost to the green jobs market in Scotland today (August 16th). Alex Salmond attended the official opening of a new green energy centre at Aberdeen University to deliver the news. A £1.6 million from a European regional development fund and £1 million from the Scottish parliament has been given to […]
Tenants have been advised to check out the energy performance certificates (EPCs) for properties before they sign a contract in a move that could increase demand among landlords for green energy renovations. According to one expert, prospective renters should always ensure that they see the certificate for the residence in question because the landlord is […]
A Newcastle-based architecture firm has announced plans to begin work on the construction of a number of ground-breaking eco homes within the next few months. The government recently revealed that thousands of construction jobs will be created over the coming decade through the planned expansion of the green building industry. And the ID Partnership (IDP) […]
People that make environmentally friendly home improvements could be on the receiving end of government loans. The UK Green Building Council has proposed the scheme, which could see people get a £10,000 loan that would be repaid over 25 years. Gordon Miller, founder of Whatgreenhome.com, said that the moves were “perhaps to bold” but still […]
