All Sustainability articles – Page 49
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NewsGreen Deal could kill insulation industry ‘overnight’
Senior figures warn Green Deal could have ‘dramatic’ effect on insulation industry
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NewsGreen Deal 'needs SMEs to succeed'
Green Deal needs involvement of small firms to meet its objectives, industry tells government
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NewsBarker responds to Green Deal fears
Climate change minister defends predicted reduction in loft and cavity wall installations
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CommentThe Green Deal: We're not getting insulation pre-assessments right
Insulation pre-assessments are key to the success of the Green Deal - but most are being carried out using completely the wrong method, warns sustainable building expert Neil May
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NewsHome insulation work to collapse under Green Deal
Government predicts 93% fall in loft insulation work, putting carbon targets at risk
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FeaturesIs the Green Deal heading for failure?
The Green Deal is supposed to be the biggest domestic refurbishment programme since the Second World War. But the government’s own figures predict it will be anything but. Joey Gardiner asks if the coalition’s flagship policy could be heading for failure
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NewsFlint slams government for £31m deficit in FIT budget
Shadow minister criticises management of FIT changes and failure to set up advisory board
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NewsUK's first Passivhaus schools set for accreditation
Passivhaus design will save 80% on energy at the two schools in Wolverhampton
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NewsSolar installations collapse as FIT subsidy cut bites
Installations fall two thirds in last week of 2011 compared with 2010, government figures reveal
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NewsGovernment mulls Green Deal specialists for old homes
Plan considered amid growing fears that eco-upgrades could damage older housing stock
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NewsAppeal of FITs ruling leaves solar firms in limbo
Goverment’s decision to challenge High Court ruling causes further confusion for solar industry
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NewsGovernment to appeal FITs ruling
Appeal to get government timetable on solar subsidy cuts reinstated branded a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’ by Friends of the Earth
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NewsMPs: 'Solar subsidy cuts undermined industry confidence'
Report by the committee on energy and climate change concludes government was clumsy in its handling of cut plans
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NewsGovernment FITs cut 'unlawful'
Government to appeal after High Court judge brands DECC decision illegal
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NewsLord Turner: 'Green Deal plans ineffective'
Chair of the Climate Change Committee criticises government for lack of ambition in its use of limited funds
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NewsMitie plans 52ha renewable energy site
Energy resourcing plan near Brighton could generate power for the whole local area
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NewsGovernment poised to backtrack on Part L
Consultation expected to water down carbon reduction targets
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NewsCoalition is 'damaging business'
Think tank of senior figures criticise government policies over investment in green construction skills
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NewsWillmott Dixon to launch energy services division
New firm will aim to take advantage of Green Deal next year despite others retreating from sector
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NewsMinister: FIT rate 'may be higher than 21p'
Greg Barker is to announce than 21p feed-in tariff is a minimum