Glazing put to the test in £16million Energy House 2.0 climate simulator
The role of glazing in the road to Net Zero was highlighted at the launch of a £16million research facility built to test windows and other energy saving features in the harshest weather conditions.
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Epwin highlights sustainability in new brochure
Epwin Window Systems has published a new brochure showing the manufacturer’s cradle-to-cradle approach to the sustainability of its systems.
Business Development Director Phil Parry said: Sustainability is front and centre across all our business practices....
Sunak picks Shapps for new Net Zero role
Rishi Sunak today announced the creation of a new government department for Net Zero as part of a break-up of the former Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
He has appointed Grant Shapps as secretary...
Low Carbon Homes issues new Retrofit Summit dates
Low Carbon Homes has announced the next series of its online Retrofit Summits where industry and housing providers can discuss the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of the country’s housing.
“It really is quite...
GGF gains ISO14001 and urges members to follow
The Glass & Glazing Federation has secured ISO14001 accreditation, a key step it says the on the path towards the glass and glazing industry becoming carbon neutral.
Group health, safety and environmental manager Lauren Mawford...
Industry must speed up on sustainability – RICS
A call to accelerate the growth of green building has come from surveyors in their annual sustainability report, which cites high costs or low availability of low carbon materials and skill shortages as being...
Sash Window Workshop gains Carbon Neutral Plus
The Sash Window Workshop has achieved Carbon Neutral Plus status. The company, that was earlier this year audited to have reduced its emissions by 39%, then went on to not only offset all its...
Sash Window Workshop cuts carbon by 39%
Sash Window Workshop achieved a 39% reduction in its carbon emissions last year against 2019, despite opening a new workshop and doubling its manufacturing capabilities.
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The Bracknell-based company set itself a target to reduce its...
Launch of Wates Retrofit to support energy efficiency upgrades towards net zero homes
Wates has launched Wates Retrofit aimed at supporting its maintenance programme in upgrading the energy efficiency of homes and other properties.
David Morgan, executive managing director of Wates Property Services, said: “With the launch of...
Energy Security Strategy ‘a missed opportunity’ for 29m inefficient homes – FMB
The Government’s Energy Security Strategy completely misses the mark in tackling energy consumption in the UK’s 29 million energy inefficient homes with no significant to help cut bills and lower emissions, said FMB chief...
