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Energy

Low energy innovations meet family habits

20th January, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments

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Construction

The impact of any retrofit depends on how people use the building. A single mother, three teenagers and an East London terrace offer the Technology Strategy Board a living piece of research.

Energy

Are we on the cusp of a third industrial revolution?

19th January, 2012 by Martin Wright | 8 comments

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Jeremy Rifkin shares his compelling vision of a bright new energy economy with Green Futures’ Editor in Chief, Martin Wright.

Energy

London gets wireless charging for EVs

13th January, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments

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Transport authorities hope wireless charging will increase the take-up of electric vehicles.

Energy

Successful retrofits build in room for the unknown

10th January, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Planning the future of a building is a daunting task. There’s no single path to success, but Andy Pearson finds out where to start.

Energy

Paul Morrell gets excited about the energy we don’t use

6th January, 2012 by Anna Simpson | Add a comment

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Consumer Engagement

Chief Construction Advisor to the UK Government admits efficiency measures don’t do it for him...

Energy

Paul King: the challenge of retrofitting Blighty

4th January, 2012 by Anna Simpson | Add a comment

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Cities

The UK has anything but a uniform housing stock, says the Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council.

Energy

Facebook – the key to retrofit success?

29th December, 2011 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Social media offers valuable insights into what green home refurbishment actually entails, writes Laura Dixon.

Energy

Retrofits reap rewards for both landlords and tenants

21st December, 2011 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Investment

Environmental improvements will bring down energy costs, rendering properties more appealing to tenants.

Energy

The Green Deal: “We won’t get another chance”

17th December, 2011 by Anonymous | 2 comments

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Consumer Engagement

David Adams, a Director at Willmott Dixon, calls for a strong nudge from the UK Government towards greener homes.

Energy

Profit potential and jobs in greening old buildings

9th December, 2011 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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As the UK Government grapples with high targets, businesses are finding ways to profit from the low-carbon building agenda – and creating jobs in the process. Andrew Brister reports.