Energy crisis
Retail takes lead in net zero race
Many supermarkets and retail parks have high EPC ratings and are adopting energy-saving strategies.
More clarity on MEES is essential
Government must outline its plans for energy efficiency regulations to help industry hit net zero targets.
A shock to the system
With much of the country facing an acute shortage of power capacity, developers need to reassess the way new homes use electricity.
Mini towns unlock nuclear future
Modern methods of construction can help house the big workforces needed to build nuclear plants.
CIBSE revealed as new administrator of NABERS UK
The energy performance rating tool has been searching for a new administrator since September, when the BRE said it would end its licensing agreement.
Keeping on top of energy (mis)use
Monitoring systems are vital tools that should be seamlessly integrated into long-term energy strategies.
In Conversation With Hollis: Planning changes power up the case for solar panels
Now is the time to invest in solar panels in light of planning changes and attractive pricing, says Hollis’s Stuart Patience.
Downing acquires residential solar portfolio for £26m
The investment manager has purchased 4,200 installations across England and Wales
Key opportunities to retrofit offices being missed, UKGBC warns
Green buildings organisation warns office owners are missing ‘trigger points’ and ‘easy wins’.
Energy secretary flags up MEES review as uncertainty on timelines continues
The government has said it plans to review the policy and timelines of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), as it confirmed the rules would still apply to non-domestic properties.
CBRE warns up to 11.9m sq ft of inefficient office space is set to hit London market
A wave of energy-inefficient office stock is set to hit the London market, with up to 11.9m sq ft of space with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of ’C’ due to be released by 2027, according to research from CBRE UK.
Workspace agrees deal to power office portfolio with Devon sunshine
Workspace Group has agreed a substantial energy deal with Statkraft to power the majority of the landlord’s offices with solar energy from Devon.
