More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

More solar farms are on the way around the UK, in a move that boosts the country's clean power goals but could spark anger from local opponents. The government awarded contracts to a record supply of renewables projects, including 157 solar developments across England, Scotland and Wales. The results have been welcomed

UK Government Warm Homes Plan

The UK government launched their Warm Homes Plan on the 21st January 2026, aimed at improving 5 million homes across the UK. We have around 29 million homes to retrofit. The £15 billion commitment aims to streamline previous stop start approaches of home upgrades schemes, by reducing household energy bills and improving energy

Cuts to insulation scheme will leave homes cold over winter, experts say

E3G thinktank warns retrofit sector could shed 10,000 skilled jobs as small firms struggle to survive Cuts to a scheme for insulation and heatpumps for low-income households will leave homes damp, draughty and unsafe over winter, experts have said. Housing have asked for a one-year extension to the scheme to ensure continuity

How Clean is the Air in our Homes?

Recent stories from across the globe, including about the UK, demonstrate how serious a problem air pollution has become and the impacts it’s having on people’s health. It’s easy to assume that air pollution is something we only need to worry about when we’re outdoors, but this is not the case;

Natural Fibre Insulation Week 2025

About Natural Fibre Insulation Week Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group for the 2ndannual showcase of natural fibre insulation (NFI) products and systems, with a series of in-person events, CPDs, tours and practical hands-on workshops taking place across the UK from 20th – 24th October 2025. #NFIWeek2025 will once again