Sustainable Construction News

Posted by Robert Shields

New research has highlighted widespread support for more state investment in renewable energy sources in Britain.

A poll of over 2,000 members of the public commissioned by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers found that just over half (51 per cent) of people think the government should support the development of ... read the full article on Brits back govt investment in renewable energy, poll finds

Posted by Andrew Marshall

The sustainability of energy sources is a topic of great interest and concern for the British public, according to research, with a survey finding that more than nine out of ten people think fuel poverty will increase if no action is taken to promote energy efficiency.

Carried out by the Rexel Foundation and Opinion... read the full article on Research shows public interest in energy efficiency

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Hull City Council has made further progress in its efforts to boost energy efficiency by installing solar photovoltaic panels at the Pryme Street car park.

Two hundred PV modules have been fitted at the site, covering an area of 372 sq m.

It is estimated that the array will generate about 41,450kw hours of e... read the full article on Solar panels installed at Hull council car park

Posted by Andrew Marshall

Homeowners who introduce energy-saving measures such as solar panels or insulation are likely to benefit from an increase in the value of their property, according to government research.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) released a study showing that eco-friendly improvements boost house prices by ... read the full article on Energy efficient features boost house prices, study finds

Posted by Robert Shields

There could soon be an increase in energy efficiency options available in the UK following the announcement of £19 million of additional government funding for entrepreneurs.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said people with innovative ideas relating to efficiency, storage and low-carbon gener... read the full article on Govt offers ?19m fund for energy entrepreneurs

Posted by Andrew Marshall

A Lancashire-based company has put forward a proposal that could result in a significant increase in the number of solar photovoltaic panels in operation in north-west England.

Green Switch Solutions has announced plans for an installation at Angerton Hall Farm in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, encompassing 50,000 PV m... read the full article on New solar park proposed in Cumbria

Posted by Robert Shields

Many Britons have a strong interest in sharing and comparing their energy consumption habits with friends and neighbours, according to research.

A survey commissioned by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to gauge attitudes about smart meters found that 45 per cent of homeowners want to compare their power consumption to ... read the full article on Study shows interest in sharing and comparing energy use

Posted by Andrew Marshall

Ofgem has announced proposals to open up the electricity market, which could benefit independent suppliers and also help homeowners trying to reduce their energy bills using measures such as solar photovoltaic panels.

The industry watchdog is aiming to increase competition by forcing the 'big six' power supp... read the full article on Ofgem takes action to open up electricity market

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Lark Energy has achieved the milestone of providing 150MW of solar power in the UK.

After completing its first phase of large-scale projects with a total capacity of 60MW, the company secured planning permission for new farms with the potential to generate 100MW of electricity.

Among the forthcoming developm... read the full article on Lark Energy reaches 150MW solar power milestone

Posted by Andrew Marshall

People interested in renewable energy and the growing importance of measures such as solar panels will be able to learn more about the topic at this year's Royal Highland Show.

The annual event will return to the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, an area in the west of Edinburgh, from June 20th to 23rd.
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