Blog posts by David Roberts
Our thoughts on the Government’s new 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
Our thoughts on the Government’s new 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
The plan will use around £12 billion of government investment and is thought to create around 250000 highly-skilled, green jobs. They also expect large amounts of private investment. What is the Government’s 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution?…
3 ways the Government can Decarbonise Heating
3 ways the Government can Decarbonise Heating
What is the Decarbonisation of Heat? The decarbonisation of heat refers to reducing the amount of carbon produced by heating systems. This involves switching to low carbon heating systems in order to provide homes with ‘clean’ heat. Why do we…
UFH is key for future proofing low carbon heating in new builds
UFH is key for future proofing low carbon heating in new builds
Can the UK broaden it’s ambition? 2010-19 saw ambitious policy interventions like the Renewable Heat Incentive but limited heat carbon reduction or appetite for consumers to invest. This needs to change; the UK needs to broaden its ambition and perspective…
The Future Homes Standard: has the Government missed a trick?
The Future Homes Standard: has the Government missed a trick?
The good news The good news is that UK policymakers are making a start. Following the UK Housing Report by the Committee on Climate Change this year, the Government took onboard recommendations to tighten Building Regulations and mandate the end…
