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Grant Shapps sets out practical solution to cut emissions from new homes Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced tough standards for zero carbon homes which aim to strike a balance between delivering the zero carbon homes for the future and creating the right conditions to get the homes the country needs built.
Issue 56 Spring 11

Legal

Energy Bill includes new proposals for energy efficiency standards
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has announced plans to introduce regulations to ensure that all landlords will have to comply with minimum energy efficiency standards under the Green Deal.

Sustainability

The Strata SE1 - A first for Wind Turbines Strata SE1, has set a new benchmark in terms of environmental strategy. The project is the first in the world to integrate wind turbines into the fabric of a building and provides an exciting addition to the Southwark skyline.
Issue 56 Spring 11

Enforcement

Part A – falling behind? TRADA Technology Principal Engineers Dr Hugh Mansfield-Williams and Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe discuss the impact of the Eurocodes on Part A.
Issue 56 Spring 11