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‘Environmentally friendly’ homes boom in Britain
The number of British homes being advertised as ‘environmentally friendly’ is booming, rising 23% in the last 12 months, according to property search engine Globrix.com.
UK Government asks business about best way to report emissions
The UK Government yesterday launched a consultation on the most effective way for businesses to report greenhouse gas emissions.
Business rate energy efficiency but put off by costs, concludes survey
Businesses are increasingly drawn to the cost savings delivered by improving the energy efficiency of buildings but are put off by the capital expense, according to a survey by Johnson Controls.
US architects select top ten sustainable green buildings
The American Institute of Architects has named its top ten sustainable, green buildings for 2010.
Solar panels boost price of California homes, says research
Californian homes fitted with photovoltaic systems sell at a premium over those without, according to new research.
E.ON and Barratt Homes to build 1900 low-carbon homes in London
Energy company E.ON and builder Barratt Homes today announced plans to work together on the construction of 1900 new low-carbon homes in London.
London 2012 on track to deliver a low-carbon and sustainable Olympic Games
London 2012 is on track to deliver a low-carbon and sustainable Olympic Games, according to the first full sustainability report since construction started.
US national labs join forces with Dow Chemical to develop cool roofs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are joining forces with Dow Chemical to develop the next generation of cool roofs.
UK building industry supports wider use of energy certificates
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and the UK Green Building Council called for a wider roll out of display energy certificates to commercial buildings last week.
Rockwool and British gas join forces on UK home insulation drive
Insulation supplier Rockwool has joined forces with British Gas to provide cavity wall and loft insulation for UK homes.