Leading social landlord West Kent Housing Association prides itself on building communities as well as homes and believes it has achieved just that with its newest development of energy efficient homes at Kenardington, just outside Ashford. read more...

According to blogger, Chris Goodall, in his 'Carbon Commentary', renewable energy provided 13.4 GW, or 43%, of British electricity at 2pm on Saturday June 6th 2015. Goodall believes this is a new record. read more...

The building of a tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay has been given the go-ahead by the UK government. Intending developer Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) says it will now negotiate how much subsidy will be paid for the energy. read more...

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has awarded almost £156,000 funding to five community based social enterprises across Scotland, thanks to money raised in the first six months by Asda’s Community Capital Fund through the Scottish Government’s 5p single use carrier bag charge. read more...

There continues to be unacceptable levels of plastic contamination in green and garden waste delivered to composting sites throughout the UK, according to the Renewable Energy Association (REA), a recent edition of 'Countryfile' highlighted the problem. read more...

One biomass heating specialist has come up with a new concept - the Biomass Space Heater – an innovative compact solution that packs a big punch, ideal for warehouses and large industrial units. read more...

National land management charity the Land Trust has completed important improvements across eight of its key parks thanks to a £101,000 Woodland Improvement Grant. read more...

Local Authorities faced with the task of upgrading cold homes can now apply for their share of a £25 million Central Heating Fund, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has announced. read more...