Latest news - Refurbishment
US reaches milestone of 200,000 ‘weatherized’ homes
US Vice President Joe Biden announced last week that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has reached the milestone of ‘weatherizing’ 200,000 low-incomes homes.
UK public-private partnership launches energy efficiency housing project
The Energy Technologies Institute announced today the launch of a £3 million project to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s 26 million existing homes.
Renovating UK’s empty homes could save cost and carbon emissions
Renovating the UK’s one million empty homes to meet demand for affordable housing could cost a fraction of that to build new homes and save carbon emissions, says the British Property Federation.
UK Carbon Trust cuts free services
The UK Carbon Trust, which advises organisations on energy use and efficiency, has announced that it is to cut its free services for large organisations.
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Watered-down US energy bill fails to win support
US Senator Harry Reid has given up hope of passing a watered-down energy bill before the summer recess after failing to garner enough Republican support.
EDF Energy and Gentoo join forces on efficient homes
UK utility EDF Energy has joined forces with property company Gentoo to improve the energy efficiency of 781 homes in north east England.
Dow to lead US Government-backed home refurbishment research
Dow Building & Construction, a division of the chemicals giant Dow, is to lead a US Department of Energy research project to improve energy efficiency refurbishments of homes.
Wales launches new fuel poverty strategy
The Welsh Assembly Government has launched a new fuel poverty strategy this week to help the hardest hit communities.
Latest US climate change bill good news for home efficiency
US Senators unveiled the latest version of scaled back climate change legislation focusing mainly on reforming offshore drilling – but will also include efficiency rebates for homes and vehicles running on alternative fuels.
UK Coalition Government sets out 40-year energy action plan
Yesterday, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne presented the first ever Annual Energy Statement to Parliament and outlined a 32-point action plan for the next 40 years.