The new Plan:MK2016 - 2031 (adopted March 2019) introduced a new Sustainable Construction & Renewable Energy Policy. It is envisaged that this type of policy is likely to become more…
The government has given a firm indication that it wishes gas-fired boilers to be phased out by 2025 as shown in the CCC Infographic. The Committee on Climate Change recognises…
Background Many Local Authorities require Energy Statements as part of a planning application and have specific policies relating to sustainability, energy efficiency or Carbon. Typical requirements are that the developer…
Background Last year the Government hit its target of building 200,000 homes each year in England, putting it on track to fulfil the promise it made two years ago to…
Background Under the ESOS Regulations 2014 All large organisations in the UK must carry out ESOS assessments every 4 years. The government set up ESOS to implement Article 8 (4…
Comfortable conditions within an office or work space is essential for productivity and the welfare of occupants. This brief highlights some of the issues.
The Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are a set of lawful standards, which domestic and non-domestic landlords are required to ensure their properties meet, before 1st April 2018. The Energy Act 2011 requires the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to bring into force regulations, making it unlawful to let properties in England and Wales which do not meet a minimum energy performance standard (MEPS).