Nearly a third of councils are not complying with their legal duties on monitoring their buildings’ energy use under laws designed to encourage councils to improve their estates. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive from the EU requires public authorities to have up-to-date Display Energy Certificates (DEC) in all their buildings over 1,000m2. read more...

A new green housing development is in the pipeline for Newcastle as part of a larger £50m redevelopment scheme. The Malings development will consist of 76 sustainable and low-energy homes in the Ouseburn area of the city. read more...

South western eco homes will be going on show again following a successful event in Dorchester. Last year Greendor, a not-for-profit project promoting green living, held a Open Eco Homes event in the county town and its success has prompted it to hold another on the weekend of September 14 and September 15. read more...

Houses in Brighton which have been up-graded under the Green Deal will be open for viewing during June. Visitors to The Eco Technology Show can see the scheme in action by touring some of the houses that have been upgraded by a local co-operative of builders and consultants. read more...

Residents living in one of the most eco-friendly social housing developments in the UK are reporting massive reductions in energy bills. Sinclair Meadows was launched six months ago and already, the average costs have been cut by seventy five per cent. read more...

A housing association is investigating tenants’ high energy bills after becoming the latest to be hit by problems with a particular make of eco-friendly heat pump. The Accord Group is currently asking residents on a new 94-home estate in Coventry, called Tile Hill, to send in their bills over the past 12 months for evaluation. read more...