Our politicians and energy companies have it within their power to cut fuel poverty, cut bills for the majority and to encourage energy efficiency at a stoke. But will they do anything about it? Continue reading
Energy Market Reform
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Tag Archives: Regulation
Allowable Solutions Response
My complete and unexpurgated response to the Allowable Solutions Consultation for anyone who is interested. Continue reading
Consultation for Whitewash
Once again we appear to have carbon policy being constructed around financial instruments. The consequence of failing to examine the whole system is that Zero Carbon Homes could very well leave us even further than ever from achieving our 2050 Carbon budget. Continue reading
Zero Carbon or EcoBling?
We should focus on refurbishment that addresses the fundamental issue of energy conservation, rather than continuing to delude ourselves that we can simply bolt expensive technology on top of already failing buildings. Continue reading
Race to the Bottom
With increasing pressure for sustainable performance of buildings, is it now time to re-examine the model for procurement, delivery and regulation in construction? Continue reading