The 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24) took place in December 2018 in Kratowice, Poland, an area dominated by a coal-powered history. In light of recent research which shows a rise…
Claire Perry MP, Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: “In this week of COP, it’s clearer than ever that we must maintain momentum on climate action and push ourselves to be more ambitious and…
The last blog in the series will focus on the promotion of EPCs. I will look into and make recommendations for improving this and increasing the relevance of EPCs in today’s climate. Promoting EPCs As well as improving the information…
Lesley Rudd Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Association commented: “The Sustainable Energy Association welcomed the Labour Party’s recognition of the need to decarbonise our economy. We have long advocated reducing demand for energy by improving energy efficiency and taking…
Having discussed EPC ratings and the validity of the EPC certificate in my previous blog, I will now look into the recommendations for enhancing this data. It is important that government ensures that EPCs are fit for purpose and able…
The Government has set ambitions in the Clean Growth Strategy for all homes to be upgraded to EPC band C by 2035 where practical, cost effective and affordable. On the 26th July 2018, the Department for Business Energy and Industrial…
Today Rebecca Pow MP (C Taunton Deane) will introduce the above Bill into Parliament. It will require the Secretary of State to undertake a public consultation relating to how new innovative technologies that are being developed can assist the Government in…
The Sustainable Energy Association welcomes the publication of the Government’s response to the Energy Company Obligation consultation as this provides greater certainty and stability for industry. The timescales and approaching parliamentary recess were a concern for many of our members,…
Air pollution in towns and cities is an increasing concern for citizens, health professionals, consumers and the media. Whilst interest in the media and elsewhere has centred on NO2 emissions that arise from diesel vehicles, solid fuels such as wood…
Imagine our country where no one has to choose between heating and eating; in which large numbers of our older people don’t have to sit huddled in blankets to keep warm in winter; where children don’t have to do their…
