Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield will receive the money in order to support their submitted plans to test key elements of the Green Deal, helping people pay for home improvements such as insulation through savings on their energy bills.
Boiler controls specialist Energys Group enjoys success at The Energy Event
The Energy Event 2012 proved to be a huge success for Energys Group, with delegates expressing keen interest in its range of retrofit low-carbon technologies including boiler controls, power optimisation and Valve Wrap.
Energy saving measures could save the EU €50bn per year
Energy-saving measures including renovating public buildings, energy-saving schemes for utilities, and energy audits for all large firms, could cut energy consumption by 20%, saving the EU €50bn per year – according to an EU energy efficiency directive approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday (11 September).
Green buildings add value report confirms
Buying up prime commercial property assets in UK cities and then giving them a green makeover can boost their value according to a report by a leading European green property fund.