PROJECTS & INNOVATION

We need to learn from doing. Read about practical developments and innovation that is moving the decarbonisation of homes and buildings forward.

AirEx Technologies secures £1 million in funding from Innovate UK to advance sustainable housing solutions

The new funding will accelerate the commercial expansion of their smart airbrick technology and facilitate the development of new products

New Ordnance Survey data released to support net zero agenda

The data will provide valuable buildings information to a number of stakeholders and will help inform net zero policy and green energy initiatives across the built environment

Innovators collaborate with UK Power Networks thanks to new funding

12 projects will see more than 20 innovators partner with UK Power Networks to work on net zero solutions

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Corran Capital raises new £80 million fund and acquires stake in Vital Energi

New investment will allow Vital Energi to rapidly scale as an owner and operator of low carbon heat networks

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British Geological Survey launches a "living laboratory"

The new low carbon heating system will help BGS help meet its net zero targets and will also provide operational data to the public

Built Environment East Midlands Education/Training/Knowledge Research Energy/Environment Infrastructure Net Zero Nottingham

Vital Energi sign collaboration agreement with the University of Birmingham to develop and commercialise thermal storage solutions

The new collaboration aims to help accelerate decarbonisation within the heating and cooling sector

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Kensa launch their new Shoebox NX Ground Source Heat Pump

Kensa say the new ground source heat pump which can heat and cool properties is small enough to fit in a cupboard and is five times more energy efficient than a gas boiler

Built Environment Energy/Environment Infrastructure Net Zero

Transformer delivery marks Canada Water Masterplan milestone

The Canada Water Masterplan in London will create a workspace for 20,000 workers, 3,000 new net zero homes and one million square feet of retail and leisure space

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Dundee City Council Energy Project celebrates anniversary with almost 700 tonnes in carbon savings

Vital Energi have delivered an energy performance contract for the council which has seen it reduce its carbon emissions by 693 tonnes, saving over £262,000 in energy costs

Built Environment Energy/Environment Infrastructure Net Zero Scotland