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COP26: Heat in the built environment is one of the biggest climate problems we face
Heat in the built environment is one of the biggest climate problems we face. For years it has been neglected and now we have to face up to it. The role of buildings is under-valued by society. They provide protection, safety, places to work, live, administer care,...
PRESS RELEASE – Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill to be introduced in both Houses of Parliament
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 happened. In its policy...
SEA: Recommendations for a Future Energy Company Obligation
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...
The Long Term Policy Needed In Anticipation Of The Heat And Buildings Strategy
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...
How do we retrofit healthier homes and places in recovery?
‘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 local...
Social Housing: Time to Declare a Climate Emergency?
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 have been allocated...
What do you choose to challenge?
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 in the industry. It was...
Building Regs Reforms: Digging Down Into The Detail
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. The plot to uplift Parts L and F of...
Rolling out energy efficiency modernisation, overcoming physical installation challenges, and the impact of the green homes grant
The urgent need for action to tackle climate change has been recognised at a local as well as national level. Many local authorities have set their own climate change targets, mostly to reach net zero emissions. A report by Ecuity for the Local Government Association,...
New Year Brings New Direction To Heat Decarbonisation
Numerous announcements from the government in the build-up to Christmas served to outline the direction of travel regarding decarbonisation. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan was among them, complete with a series of significant commitments to deliver a...
Achieving net zero: strategy for achieving greater energy efficiency in the built environment
This month has undoubtedly been an exciting time for improving the energy efficiency of the built environment. The vision of the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) is to help create living and working spaces fit for future generations, by ensuring that all buildings...
The rise of healthy buildings
There are many words to use to describe this year, but I am sure we can all agree that it has been challenging. As we all wait to hear new announcements and restrictions, it is hard to believe how much has changed since 23rd March, when Boris Johnson first made his...