All new buildings must reduce their greenhouse gases by nearly a third under new building regulations which will come into force in June 2022. Under the rules, carbon emissions from new build homes must be 30 per cent lower than current standards and other new buildings such as offices and shops
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New light technology to kill viruses for property management companies
SaveMoneyCutCarbon has introduced innovative antimicrobial LED technology that inactivates and kills* viruses on surfaces. The company is partnering with Vyv, a USA headquartered health-tech industry leader and pioneer of antimicrobial LED technology, to bring the new lighting system to the UK. Tests conducted by independent laboratories show that Vyv's
The Climate Change Committee 2021 report to parliament
The Public Want Cheaper Mortgages for Greener Homes
Over 60% of individuals in the UK believe that mortgages should be cheaper for those who carry out green home improvements. However, research conducted by Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, also revealed the level of confusion among households about what those upgrades should
Heat Pump Month – free events
Heat Pump Month, backed by Ground Source Heat Pump Association, Heat Pump Association, Heat Pump Federation and MCS kicks off on Thursday 17th June with a month-long series of free-to-attend online events to bring together housing, built-environment, policy and installation professionals to collaborate around one the UK’s greatest carbon-reduction challenges