Nearly one million Londoners will be targeted by a campaign aimed at taking unwanted household items, refurbishing them and giving them a new home. read more...

The government has this week released two policy announcements relating to green buildings. DECC has published the consultation on Minimum Energy Performance Standards, and confirmed that it will not amend the fourth carbon budget. read more...

A green housing project in Gainsborough has reached the top spot at this year's Lincolnshire Energy Awards, as its energy performance beats all original predictions. read more...

City of Lincoln Council has brought the number of eco-friendly new homes it has provided in the past two years to 10. Five properties have just been built - and the first tenants are expected to move into the new properties in Stapleford Court, off Stapleford Avenue, within a fortnight. read more...

An ambitious project to provide low carbon heating using hot water piped to homes across the Lee Valley in north London will be launched jointly by Enfield Council and the Mayor of London at City Hall next Monday, July 21st. read more...

A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research, released today, shows how energy generated by cities could transform Britain's energy market read more...

The Committee on Climate Change has warned the Government that its progress on energy efficiency in the commercial sector has been “limited” and previous headway on improving home energy efficiency has “fallen away” following changes to policies last year. read more...

Timber frame houses built from insulated panels constructed off site and craned into place will form the backbone of the UK's first zero carbon eco town, North West Bicester. read more...