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Europe's New Energy Efficiency Legislation

Technical background article UK Housing Industry warned: don't be complacent about Europe's new Energy Efficiency Legislation.

News from National Energy Services (23 January 2004)

"Hard To Treat" Homes Made More Energy Efficient

Technical background article Property owners can now cut the cost of energy bills thanks to a new initiative launched today by the Energy Saving Trust's Energy Efficiency Best Practice in Housing Programme.

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (20 January 2004)

AEC Cuts Energy Bills By 55% For London Borough

User application article Energy management specialist, AEC, has enabled the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to save 55% in energy costs, by identifying and resolving inefficient energy use in one district heating schemes.

News from AEC (27 November 2003)

First woodfuelled district heating system in Wales

User application article Dulas Wood Energy will be commissioning the first woodfuelled district heating system in Wales.

News from Dulas (21 November 2003)

Energy Efficiency Installer Certificate Unveiled

The domestic heating industry unveils a training and qualification programme to help installers prepare for Building Regulations in 2005, which will make it mandatory to fit only condensing boilers.

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) ( 6 November 2003)

Energy Saving Trust Aims For Zero-Emission Housing

Technical background article The Energy Saving Trust (EST) wants Government to focus on zero-emission targets for new buildings when it introduces changes to building regulations in 2005.

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (27 October 2003)

Clear View On Windows

The benefits of double glazing are made clear in the latest guide to be published by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) entitled: Benefits of Best Practice, Windows.

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (21 October 2003)

CIEF Explores Offshore Renewable Energy

The Construction Industry Environmental Forum (CIEF) announce an autumn series of events examining the challenges surrounding offshore renewable energy. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (10 October 2003)

Seminars Power Drive For Housing Renewable Energy

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) UK-wide seminars encourage architects, local authority officers and other professionals to integrate renewable energy sources into new and existing dwellings.

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) ( 6 October 2003)

Good Energy Advice Follows Alarming Report

Alarming results were recently published in a recent Which report investigating advice given to householders by heating engineers.

News from BRE ( 2 October 2003)

EST Publishes 'Whole House Specification'

Energy efficiency specifications for new housing is the topic of the latest guide from the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (29 September 2003)

First SME To Harness The Power Of Light!

Ormiston Wire Ltd., a leading wire manufacturer based in Hounslow, begins its first working week as the first small company in Britain to convert daylight into electricity.

News from Ormiston Wire (28 July 2003)

New Portal For Free Energy Efficiency Advice

Technical background article A new website packed with free technical information and online tools has been launched by the Energy Saving Trust to help the building profession become more energy efficient.

News from Energy Saving Trust (EST) (18 July 2003)

CAT Celebrates Architecture Week

The Centre for Alternative Technology is offering a Solar House course and tours of the site's award-winning AtEIC Building.

News from Centre for Alternative Technology (24 June 2003)

Penalty Driven Environmental Legislation

Technical background article Increasing tendency for environmental legislation to be penalty driven rather than incentive driven.

News from AEC (13 June 2003)

UK Businesses - No Successful Energy Policies

Technical background article Market research from energy consultant shows little evidence of successful implementation of energy policies.

News from AEC (13 June 2003)

Northern Ireland's 'EPIC' Construction Industry

User application article Joint initiative by CIRIA and White Young Green Environmental provides Environmental Performance Improvement Club (EPIC) for Northern Ireland construction industry. Brochure available