Monthly Archives: March 2011

Smart metering – what it means for Britain’s homes

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Admin

31 March 2011: Useful fact sheet released from Ofgem on the smart metering implementation programme which will involve more than 50 million new meters being installed in 30 million homes and businesses over a seven year period.

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London’s changing climate – in sickness and in health

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Admin

March 2011: London Climate Change Partnership report to be used as a tool by health and social care commissioners and providers as they begin to design and shape their services in the new delivery landscape.

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Fuel Poverty in London

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Admin

March 2011: National Energy Action (NEA) regional briefing on fuel poverty details specific to London, and the organisation’s activities here.

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Regen SW annual review of renewable energy projects

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Admin

March 2011: Well put together survey of renewable energy projects in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire by Regen SW. A map of projects around the region is also available.

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Bringing it Home

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Admin

30 March 2011: Green Alliance report examining the role of government in enabling people to live more sustainable lives, and looks at the contribution that behavioural economics, and behavioural sciences more broadly, can make to environmental policy design.

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Olympic Park to provide green power to Stratford homes and businesses

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Admin

30 Mar 2011: LDA report on their funding of £480,000 to install hot water pipework connecting the energy centres on the Olympic Park and Stratford City through to Stratford High Street and beyond. Read the full LDA news release here.

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Mayor’s responses to London Assembly energy and climate change questions

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Admin

23 March 2011: The Mayor’s responses to London Assembly energy and climate change questions
Questions included the Mayor’s target on decentralised energy; the Mayor’s bid to the EU ELENA programme for funding; the Mayor’s funding of environmental projects; and electric vehicle charging points.

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Successful retrofit must include more choice and support for tenants

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Admin

22 March 2011:A survey has found that 38 per cent of social renters are given no choice about energy efficiency improvements made to their home, over 14 per cent are worried they won’t know how to use energy-saving equipment and 17 per cent are concerned retrofit technology won’t actually work. More information on the Procurement for Housing website.

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Funding Revolution

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Admin

21 March 2011: Useful guide produced by Forum for the Future and solicitors Bates Wells and Braithwaite on establishing and running low-carbon community revolving funds.

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Funding revolution – A guide for local authorities

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Admin

21 March 2011: A guide for local authorities, housing associations and community groups providing advice on establishing and running low-carbon community revolving funds. Written by Forum for the Future  in collaboration with Bates Wells and Braithwaite the report outlines how to use smart finance to kick-start carbon saving projects and make investments go further. Download the funding guidance report here.

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English Indices of Deprivation 2010

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Admin

21 March 2011: The English Indices of Deprivation 2010 measure relative levels of deprivation at Lower layer Super Output Areas (LLSOA).

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Greener fire stations to save Brigade £1m over next ten years

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Admin

21 March 2011: Fire authority chiefs have given the go-ahead to a scheme that will save the London Fire Brigade almost £1million on its energy bills over the next 10 years. Under the scheme, ten stations will receive a green makeover which will help cut energy bills by £80,000 a year, saving a total of 440 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Further information on the following London Fire Brigade press release.

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