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Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, wave 3 bid: how can social landlords utilise their funding wisely?

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Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, wave 3 bid: how can social landlords utilise their funding wisely?

Andy Sutton, chief innovation officer and co-founder at Sero, shares his insights to help social landlords make sense of the next wave and how they should respond if they are to scale up.

Insight & comment

National Home Decarbonisation Group issues ministerial briefing note on priorities for energy efficiency retrofit

National Home Decarbonisation Group issues ministerial briefing note on priorities for energy efficiency retrofit

The recommendations from the group representing Tier 1 contractors and energy suppliers outline how to deliver on manifesto commitments in energy efficiency and retrofit

Built Environment Membership/trade body Net Zero

Knight Frank research finds that decarbonisation pressures are re-shaping the UK office market

Knight Frank research finds that decarbonisation pressures are re-shaping the UK office market

As part of the research new data shows big discrepancy between projected energy usage via EPC rating and actual energy usage during operations (often double in terms of emissions).

Built Environment Construction Development Net Zero

Making low carbon construction commercially viable

Making low carbon construction commercially viable

Steff Wright, chairman and founder of the Gusto Group looks at the ability to build new homes in the right way - in a sustainable and affordable manner

Built Environment Climate change Construction Development East Midlands Net Zero Viewpoints

UK reaches 250,000 certified heat pump installations

UK reaches 250,000 certified heat pump installations

According to the latest data from MCS the UK has now reached 250,000 all-time certified heat pump installations.

Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Net Zero

Financing for the future: Innovative solutions for net zero affordable housing

Financing for the future: Innovative solutions for net zero affordable housing

Jack Burnham, head of affordable housing at Octopus Investments looks into the question of the need for innovation in finance structures to support a net zero transition

Built Environment Climate change Finance and funding Net Zero Viewpoints

Why I chose retrofit as a career

Why I chose retrofit as a career

Anna Moore chief executive and co-founder of Domna Homes (previously Hestia) explains her rationale for a career in retrofit

Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Net Zero Viewpoints

Future-proofing care: The path to zero-carbon care homes

Future-proofing care: The path to zero-carbon care homes

Mike Toft, head of Care Homes at Octopus Real Estate looks at the issues to ensure care home developments are decarbonised

Built Environment Climate change Construction Development Net Zero

King’s speech signals the next wave of construction

King’s speech signals the next wave of construction

LHC group managing director Clive Feeney reflects on the announcements in the recent King’s speech outlining the new government’s legislative programme and what this might mean for the built environment sector

Built Environment Partner Content Policy & Regulation Procurement framework Viewpoints

Your environmental sustainability strategy: where to start?

Your environmental sustainability strategy: where to start?

Adam Broadway an associate at Campbell Tickell looks at the fundamentals of building an environmental sustainability strategy

Built Environment Climate change Net Zero Partner Content

Making the right connections to build better buildings

Making the right connections to build better buildings

Gareth Atkinson, director of Civic Engineers looks at holistic thinking to create structures and places that have a positive impact on the environment and enable people to lead healthier and happier lives.

Built Environment Climate change Construction Development Net Zero Viewpoints

Projects & Innovation

PRIVATE HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED BY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SERVICES (UK)

PRIVATE HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE LAUNCHED BY SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SERVICES (UK)

The Home Hero initiative aims to plug the gap between grants, savings and the cost of green home improvements

Built Environment Energy/Environment Net Zero

Amey secures £235 million Sustainability-Linked Loan to drive ESG Commitments

Amey secures £235 million Sustainability-Linked Loan to drive ESG Commitments

New facility from a consortium of lenders will help Amey on its objective to be a net zero organisation by 2040

Finance and funding Infrastructure Net Zero

Motorists get the green light to charge ahead with lamp posts

Motorists get the green light to charge ahead with lamp posts

UK Power Networks publishes technical guidance for 5kW charge points to be installed in lamp posts

Energy/Environment Infrastructure Transport

Orbit publishes its latest Sustainability Report

Orbit publishes its latest Sustainability Report

The report details their progress against the targets in their 2030 and sustainability strategies

Accommodation provider Built Environment Net Zero

Willmott Dixon to deliver £21 million sustainably designed SEND school for West Northamptonshire Council

Willmott Dixon to deliver £21 million sustainably designed SEND school for West Northamptonshire Council

The new school will be powered by solar photovoltaics and heated by air source heat pumps

Built Environment Construction Development East Midlands

New sustainable development underway in Oldham

New sustainable development underway in Oldham

19 affordable and energy-saving homes are under construction as part of First Choice Homes Oldham strategy to deliver 1100 high-quality sustainable properties

Accommodation provider Built Environment North West

Cities Focus

UK-first carbon capture pilot on energy from waste facility goes live in Yorkshire

UK-first carbon capture pilot on energy from waste facility goes live in Yorkshire

The pilot project at enfinium’s Ferrybridge energy from waste site is capturing one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) each day, running for at least 12 months

Net Zero Power Generation Yorkshire and the Humber

New report - West Yorkshire’s green sector set for growth explosion after bringing in £8.1bn to region’s economy in just one year

New report - West Yorkshire’s green sector set for growth explosion after bringing in £8.1bn to region’s economy in just one year

Green Economy, part of The Growth Company have published a new report: West Yorkshire Green Technologies & Services Sector Mapping

Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Yorkshire and the Humber

Under-used spaces in London provide "Sharing Spaces" for climate action

Under-used spaces in London provide "Sharing Spaces" for climate action

The London-wide project provides local people with community spaces to learn how they can benefit from taking positive climate action

Built Environment Charity/third sector Climate change London Net Zero

Defining true social value

Defining true social value

London Sustainable Development commissioners Maria Adebowale-Schwarte and David Elliott explore the concept of social value and the quality of life as the Commission publishes "Embedding Social Value into the London Plan"

Built Environment Local authority/Combined authority London Viewpoints

Leeds PIPES recognised as a leading heat network to learn from

Leeds PIPES recognised as a leading heat network to learn from

The network has received international recognition after a visit from the Canadian-based Boltzmann Institute

Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Infrastructure Leeds Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Yorkshire and the Humber

Plans for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Network Launched

Plans for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Network Launched

Leeds and Bradford have been chosen as the hubs from which the West Yorkshire mass transit network can grow

Bradford Climate change Leeds Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Transport Yorkshire and the Humber

Partner Content

Cheshire West & Chester Council embrace innovation with roll-out of the Ei3030 multi-sensor alarm

Cheshire West & Chester Council embrace innovation with roll-out of the Ei3030 multi-sensor alarm

Aico’s alarm system is being fitted across the Council’s housing stock through upgrade programmes and where replacements are required

The Retrofit Academy enhances its membership proposition

The Retrofit Academy enhances its membership proposition

The new membership scheme aims to provide lifelong learning, software, networking and recognition solution for retrofit professionals

SMEs need to be winners post-election

SMEs need to be winners post-election

Group managing director at LHC Procurement Group Clive Feeney looks at the importance of SME’s in the procurement process

CHIC launches new kitchens and bathrooms framework

CHIC launches new kitchens and bathrooms framework

The framework is designed to provide CHIC members access to procure contractors for replacement kitchens and bathrooms for both existing homes and new build schemes.

LHC welcomes in a new era of procurement product innovation

LHC welcomes in a new era of procurement product innovation

Shona Snow has been appointed director of product innovation

Baily Garner awarded B Corp status

Baily Garner awarded B Corp status

B Corp status recognises the firm’s dedication to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability

HACT publishes social value assurance whitepaper: “Make it impactful: the future of social value and assurance”

HACT publishes social value assurance whitepaper: “Make it impactful: the future of social value and assurance”

The paper explores the critical role of social value and non-financial reporting in driving transformational impact across the UK.

Using frameworks to drive renewables - LHC

Using frameworks to drive renewables - LHC

Frameworks ensure that the right supply chain is in place with the expertise to recommend and select the right options for clients

Editorial board

Campbell Tickell

Carbon Literacy Project

Clarion Housing Group

Energy Saving Trust

Good_Homes_Alliance

New Economics Foundation

Novus Property Solutions

Passivhaus Trust

Places for People

Sustainability first

The Retrofit Academy

Turner and Townsend

Partners

Campbell Tickell

Consortium Procurement and Prosper UK

Energy Saving Trust

places for people unz

Turner and Townsend

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