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Greenpeace threatens legal action over UK failure to meet fuel poverty targets

Government plans to upgrade energy efficiency of homes will help only 5.8% of fuel poor households by 2030, campaign group claims

The Guardian - UK

Queensland builders call for delay to construction code changes for accessibility, energy efficiency

Builders call on the Queensland government to delay new housing regulations to ease widespread construction delays and labour shortages.

ABC News

West Lothian families benefit from Warm Homes scheme

The project helps people where energy efficiency improvements can be mad

Daily Record

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How to help UK households manage rising energy bills - and decarbonise at the same time

The cost of electricity rose sixfold between January 2021 and November 2022 as the impact of the COVID pandemic combined with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to push up wholesale energy prices.

The Conversation

UK private renters ‘could save £570 a year if ministers act on energy efficiency’

Bill payers stand to collectively save billions if minimum standard raised to a C rating, research suggests

The Guardian - UK

DIY energy-saving hack that could save households £800 a year on bills

Doing a simple task around the house could improve its energy efficiency.

Daily Record

'Green banks,' poised for billions in climate funds, draw states' attention

In recent years, several states have created or helped to fund specialized banks that lend money to homeowners and businesses for energy-saving and climate projects. Now, states have billions more reasons to establish such institutions, known as green banks.

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Rishabh Instruments files draft papers with Sebi to mobilise funds via IPO

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Instruments, a global energy efficiency solution company, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to mop-up funds through an initial public offering (IPO).

The Times of India

The 100 coldest neighbourhoods in Wales where the poorest people live in the draughtiest homes

Audrey, 78, said she lived in just one room of her house - her bedroom - because it was the only way she could afford to stay warm

Wales Online

More than half of UK homes not meeting 2025 energy efficiency target

Buildings are scored for their energy efficiency, getting a rating of between A and G for the EPC system

Evening Standard

UK lagging ‘way behind’ EU on warmer homes policy

Higher electricity prices compound the problem – as will the government’s plan to scrap ‘retained’ EU laws

The Guardian - UK

'Rebound effect' puts CO2 targets at risk

Researchers worry more than half of global efforts to cut greenhouse gases by using energy more efficiently could be wiped out by a sneaky efficiency paradox called the 'rebound effect'.

Newsroom.co.nz

Delhi: President Murmu launches EV-Yatra Portal

With an aim to facilitate in-vehicle navigation to the nearest public Electric Vehicle charger, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday launched the 'EV-Yatra Portal' developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Ministry Of Power To Celebrate Energy Conservation Day 2022 On Dec 14

"Hon'ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest of the event.Read on for details:

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The Conversation

One in four homes is 'hard to decarbonise' – without help their inhabitants could get stuck in fuel poverty

Millions of people are facing soaring energy bills this winter. Yet according to our research, at least 20% of homes in the UK will continue to use large amounts of energy. We have found that existing energy efficiency measures such as improving home insulation and installing air source heat pumps…

AAP

Energy inefficiency costly for NSW renters

Rental homes with poor energy efficiency are costing their occupants thousands of dollars each year for heating and cooling, a new analysis has found.

Evening Standard

Why we cannot afford to waste London’s glut of excess heat

By reusing some of the vast amount of energy created in the capital we could avoid the threat of blackouts

Dynamite News

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 To Be Moved In RS Today

It seeks to bring large residential buildings within the fold of the Energy Conservation regime, enhance the scope of the Energy Conservation Building Code and amend penalty provisions.Read on for details:

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Waste-not want-not: Social housing tackles climate change

Local companies involved in the affordable housing sector are leading the way with innovative designs and techniques that increase energy efficiency and reduce waste.

Reuters

U.S., Britain launch energy partnership to boost supplies

The United States and Britain announced on Wednesday an energy partnership aimed at sustaining a higher level of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Britain and collaborating on ways to increase energy efficiency.

Insider UK

Scotland warned that emissions targets ‘trend of failure’ could continue

Ambitious targets not yet met by actual progress in areas like energy efficiency and peatland restoration

The Independent UK

Warning that Scotland’s ‘trend of failure’ on emissions targets could continue

The Climate Change Committee issued the warning in its latest progress report on emissions reductions in Scotland.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow empty homes squad needed to tackle housing crisis says councillor

The politician also raised concerns £11.4 million to make homes more energy efficient went unspent.

Daily Record

People across Scotland can now apply for new £7,500 grant to install heat pumps in their home

The new measures aim to help people make their homes greener and more fuel efficient

The Conversation

Heat pumps without home insulation could raise bills and overload the grid – here’s what the government can do

The UK aims to replace 1.7 million gas boilers a year by the mid-2030s, as part of its plan to reach net zero. This will require rapidly scaling up the installation of heat pumps which can run on renewable electricity. Just 67,000 were installed in 2021.

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