The 2050 Target Amendment to the 2008 Climate Change Act in 2016, set out the UK’s commitment to a 100% reduction in emissions by 2050. Despite a record decrease in 2020 emissions of 13% from 2019, a sustained reduction in…
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change, has recently warned that ‘global warming of 1.5°C and 2°C will be exceeded during the 21st century unless deep reductions in…
A Bill that will assist the Government in achieving its energy efficiency commitments set out in the Energy White Paper and subsequent policy statements will be introduced in both Houses of Parliament this week – the first time this has…
What is the Energy Company Obligation? First introduced in 2013 with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of fuel poor households in Great Britain, ECO requires obligated suppliers to supply households with funding for the retrofit of energy efficiency…
Good morning everyone. The SEA is a membership organisation made up of energy suppliers, manufacturers, installers, housing providers, and other organisations with expertise in energy in buildings. We are committed to achieving our vision, to help create living and working…
‘How can we ensure that health and wellbeing is at the forefront of the Government’s decision making processes on green retrofitting and that they adopt a more holistic joined-up approach to deliver healthy homes and buildings?’ Firstly, the government and…
The Rise in Climate Declarations The legislation of the UK’s net zero carbon target has given rise to declarations of a climate emergency, with 74% of local authorities having now set their own carbon targets. Typically, this means that resources…
It is very flattering to be introduced as ‘one of the best and well-connected women in construction today’. Especially if that introduction is from my good friend, Liz Male, a woman who I also consider a well-connected and impressive influencer…
As Storm Darcy causes disruption across the UK, the Government’s ongoing review of the building regulations was never going to be a short, simple task but dare I say it is becoming as lengthy as Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.…
Firstly, let’s focus on the need for improved governance; governance via a single responsible government department and a cross departmental committee for healthy homes and buildings. This could ensure that policy making decisions are joined up and public health and…
