Zero Carbon Homes Target Confirmed
21 March 2013
21st March 2013 The government has reaffirmed its commitment to all new homes being ‘zero carbon’ homes from 2016 in the latest Budget. The Budget
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New energy performance certificate (EPC) requirements from 9 January 2013
3 January 2013
3rd January 2013 Following a recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in England and Wales, the government has announced important changes to the
Latest Instruction – Environmental Standards & Energy Statement
3 January 2013
3rd January 2013 Element Sustainability has been appointed as Sustainability Consultants to support the Planning Application for a proposed new build development in Shavington, Cheshire.
BREEAM ‘Domestic Refurbishment’ Launched
20 June 2012
Launched on 11th June 2012, the BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment assessment manual is now publicly available. Launch of the scheme follows on from an extensive pilot,