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US home builder outlines greener future
One of the largest home builders in the US, KB Home, has announced that from 2009 all its new homes will meet ENERGY STAR certification criteria.
Colorado launches largest US zero energy homes programme
Developer Geos has launched plans for a 250-home zero energy community in Colorado, located between Denver and Boulder.
Public-private partnership will focus on zero-carbon homes
An independent ‘Zero Carbon Hub’ has been set up to work with the UK Government, councils and industry to help implement the 2016 target for zero carbon new homes.
Mixed report for UK energy efficient homes programmes
The National Audit Office has given a cautious thumbs-up to the UK Government’s efforts to improve the energy efficiency of households in a recent report.
Mayor unveils ‘Low Carbon Zones’ for London
The newly elected Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced the development of ten high-technology ‘Low Carbon Zones’ across London by 2012 in support of his manifesto commitment to cut London’s carbon emissions by 60% by 2025.
UK eco-towns receive lukewarm support from public
According to Housing Minister Caroline Flint, the UK Government’s plans to construct eco-towns across the country have received clear support from the general public.
UK schools target zero-carbon buildings
Children’s Secretary Ed Balls yesterday announced that architect Robin Nicholson is to lead the Government task force charged with making all new school buildings in England carbon-zero within eight years.
Volvo Trucks opens climate-neutral dealership
Volvo Trucks new dealership in Verona, Italy is the company’s first to be climate neutral.
Fuel cells to power rebuilt World Trade Center
The redeveloped World Trade Center site in New York is to become home to one of the largest fuel cell installations in the world.
New alliance in green construction
The University of East Anglia and the Building Research Establishment have launched a new partnership to collaborate on sustainable and low carbon building practices.