News

John Healey launches proposals for more consumer-friendly homes rating

Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has launched proposals for a more consumer-friendly green rating for new homes.

For more information click here: http://www.eeph.org.uk/energy/index.cfm?mode=view&news_id=1245

Update on Home Energy Pay As You Save (PAYS) pilot

The Energy Saving Trust has been working with the Department of Energy and Climate Change to roll out a pilot programme which will see five partner organisations delivering projects across England between now and March 2011. Details of the pilots have now been announced.

For mote information click here: http://www.eeph.org.uk/energy/index.cfm?mode=view&news_id=1246

Minister launches full assessments of the Decent Homes programme

Housing Minister John Healey is inviting social landlords to submit evidence about the successes of their decent homes programmes and any lessons they have learnt along the way. Researchers will be appointed to undertake additional field work and write the report.

Evidence should be submitted by email to housing@communities.gsi.gov.uk marked "Decent Homes Evaluation Evidence" by 8 January 2010.

For full details visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/1406391

The Forum for a Just Transition has first meeting

The Forum for a Just Transition announced in the Government¿s Low Carbon Industrial Strategy has had its first meeting.

The Forum includes representatives from Government, unions, industry and consumers and is chaired by Business Minister Pat McFadden. The Forum aims to ensure the transition of our industrial base to low carbon creates benefits and opportunities for UK workers, businesses and consumers.

For details visit: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/clientmicrosite/content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=409500&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=431

Audits for New York buildings dropped

A plan which called for all buildings of 50,000 square feet or more in New York to undergo audits to determine which renovations would make them more energy efficient, and for owners to then pay for many of those changes has been dropped.

For details visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/05/science/earth/05bloomberg.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Reports

The Climate Challenge ¿ local solutions through global learning

The LGA have produced a report which demonstrates how councils across the world have taken effective local action on climate mitigation ¿ using those measures and powers available to local government to help cut our greenhouse gas emissions.

Such action has not only contributed to the fight against climate change, but also tackled other difficulties faced by local people, including fuel poverty, unemployment, recession and poor health.

For details visit: http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/core/page.do?pageId=6130152

Seizing the Opportunity report published

NHER have done research into the potential impact and take up of energy efficiency improvements recommended in Energy Performance Certificates for private homes sold in England and Wales.

NHER analysed the data they hold on over 300,000 EPCs issued for homes marketed for sale in England & Wales during the period January 2008 to March 2009. This quantifies the potential reduction in energy waste and CO2 emissions from the recommended measures.

They also commissioned consumer research among more than 300 buyers of homes for which we held the EPC data, to assess their reaction to the EPC and their willingness to act on the recommendations.

For details visit: http://www.nher.co.uk/pages/insight/seizing_the_opportunity.php

Housing and Planning Statistics 2009

This annual compendium covers all aspects of housing and planning in England (in some cases, tables also cover the United Kingdom). This publication replaces the annual Housing Statistics publication and contains all the information previously contained within that publication, but with the addition of two sections on planning statistics.

To download the report visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/statistics/housingplanningstatistics2009

Low Carbon Wales: Regional Priorities For Action

The Sustainable Development Commission has published a report Low Carbon Wales: Regional Priorities For Action, produced for the Welsh Assembly Government. It gives advice on how each region of Wales can make dramatic cuts to carbon emissions, tailored to the unique nature of that area.

For details visit: http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/news.php/289/wales/break-down-barriers-for-a-low-carbon-wales

Events

Local Government Association, IDeA and Energy Saving Trust 2010 Climate Change Conference: From Copenhagen to Croydon
27th ¿ 28th January 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Liverpool      

Event will look at the increasing work, responsibilities and duties on local authorities on climate change. Key decision-makers will be there to update on the latest developments and take questions, alongside leading experts in the field. 

Bookings can be made online at http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/events/display-event.do?id=2093583

EEPH Fuel Poverty Annual Seminar
21st January in central London

The event, which grows in strength every year, provides a unique opportunity to inform yourselves on the various fuel poverty initiatives across the UK, and offers you the chance to fully discuss the implications of these across the supply chain for energy efficiency and housing. David Kidney MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, has confirmed to give an opening keynote address.

For details visit: http://www.eeph.org.uk/calendar/event.cfm?calendar_id=5903

Job Vacancy

Inbuilt has a vacancy for a BREEAM Consultant with energy specialism.

http://www.inbuilt.co.uk/about-us/careers.aspx