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Understanding best practice in deploying external solid-wall insulatio

Many thousands of people in Bristol will be forced to choose between heating their homes and eating this winter. With almost 25,000 households living in fuel poverty in the city, the issue is one of social justice that also has wide-reaching implications, putting additional strain on public services and contributing to mental health issues, among others. A new ‘No Cold Homes’ initiative, led by Bristol City Council, the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), Bristol Energy and

UK climate change masterplan – the grownups have finally won

What next for the Green Deal?

17% of properties on the private rental market could become unrentable by 2018, should Government plans for new legislation go ahead. New research from Urban.co.uk suggests that the Energy Efficiency Regulations passed in 2015 could lead to a number of properties being unfit. This is a concern given the existing supply/demand imbalance. Energy Efficiency Regulations The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations set out minimum energy efficiency standards for England and Wales. The l

Nearly one in ten properties currently available on the rental market could become un-rentable by 2018 if government plans for new legislation go ahead, according to fresh data released by Quick Move Now. The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards for England and Wales. These regulations make it unlawful for landlords to grant a new lease for properties that have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating belo

External Solid Wall Insulation: A Planning Guide for Householders