All Sustainability UK policy and regulation articles
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CommentCapture carbon before it caps construction
The construction industry should get behind carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) as pressure mounts to reindustrialise and ramp up delivery while cutting emissions at the same time, says the Mineral Products Association’s Martin Casey
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CommentBalancing the need for retrofit - from a planner’s perspective
While the need to avoid demolition is more urgent than ever, there are many challenges to overcome before a building can be retained. The next government could do much to improve the current system, writes Avison Young’s Laura Jenkinson
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CommentWill energy efficiency fare any better under this government?
Many will be concerned by Michael Gove becoming environment secretary but Greg Clark’s reappointment at BEIS is to be welcomed
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CommentHow to build homes safely in flood prone areas
New homes can be built safely in flood prone areas but we need to have a grown-up conversation about development
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CommentSapping energy: How to react to new energy regulations
Developers and property managers take note: new regulations will affect your energy performance certificate for existing buildings
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CommentWill mainstream developments go off-grid?
Up to now problems with onsite energy generation and storage have been barriers to going off grid, but several factors could be about to change the status quo
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CommentLondon's energy policies may not actually improve air quality
Reducing air polution is a priority for the London mayor, but he needs advisers to really think through how to tailor renewable energy for the specific needs of the capital
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CommentPaddington pole gets cut down to size
From the Paddington Pole to Theresa May’s cabinet, both appear to be busily wielding an axe
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CommentZero Carbon RIP
Improving quality of life and tackling climate change must go hand in hand in delivering the new homes that the UK needs
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CommentHere we go again
The government’s resolve - yet again - to postpone the decision on airport expansion shows that planning remains subservient to politics, and sets off alarm bells for the National Infrastructure Commission - which must act now to protect its authority
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CommentThe clock is ticking
The government must act quickly on energy efficiency delivery – damage has already been done
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CommentThe war on green
As another green policy goes up in smoke, does the government risk failing to live up to its obligations?
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CommentWhy CLC changes cut out the foundations from construction
The restructuring of the Construction Leadership Council means a third of the industry is not represented at the top table
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NewsSubsidy cut 'puts £6.4bn of wind farms at risk'
Barbour ABI warns hundreds of wind farm schemes could be in jeapordy after government decision to close the Renewables Obligation early
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CommentWhere now for green policies?
Will the government abandon its commitment to sustainable policies or grasp a golden opportunity?
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NewsIndustry leaders slam 'perverse' EU ruling on green goods VAT
Industry leaders brand European Court of Justice ruling ‘perverse’ and ‘hypocritical’
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CommentThe government's energy savings are not all they seem
Evidence has emerged the UK govt is massaging figures to meet EU energy saving targets
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CommentZero carbon can stimulate economic growth
By 2019 all new non-domestic buildings need to be zero carbon - we won’t make it if we don’t fundamentally change our thinking
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NewsEarly ECO scheme end spells job woes for green businesses
Watering down of energy efficiency policy means utilities likely to hit targets ahead of schedule
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NewsMake home energy efficiency an infrastructure priority, say peers
Letter to the Times newspaper says funds should be spent making UK’s buildings energy efficient