How Smart Thermostats Align with the UK’s Low-Carbon Heating Future
The UK government’s recent announcement on new smart appliance standards aligns seamlessly with the growing emphasis on low-carbon heating solutions, particularly in the context of the Future Homes Standard. For installers and homeowners, […]
Solar Power: Coming to a Home Near You, Literally
The UK government is set to mandate the installation of solar panels on nearly all new homes in England within the next two years. By 2027, housebuilders will be legally required to fit […]
18,000 Housing Retrofitters – A Good Start or a Drop in the Ocean?
The UK government has announced plans to train 18,000 housing retrofitters as part of its Warm Homes Plan. This initiative aims to create a “clean power army” by equipping professionals with the skills […]
Sadiq Khan’s ‘Bold’ Move: Building Homes on London’s Green Belt—And What It Means for Social Housing
In a significant shift in policy, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to explore building homes on parts of the city’s green belt. The move comes as London faces an escalating housing […]
Model Village Gets a Green Upgrade to Raise ‘Vital’ Awareness
Good Energy, the renewable electricity supplier and service provider, has opened the gates to ‘Sunshine Place’ — a model village brimming with good energy. The B Corp-certified energy company has equipped Sunshine Place, the […]
Construction Starts On New Community-First Housing Solution To Reduce Homelessness Crisis In Gateshead
Construction on a new residential scheme that will deliver a much-needed community-first solution to the current homelessness crisis in Gateshead is well underway with groundworks and site remediation making ground. The new-build development, […]
Daikin Heat Pump Transformation Delivers 75% Energy Cost Savings For Hull Social Housing Resident
In a significant step toward sustainable social housing, Pickering & Ferens Homes has partnered with Daikin UK and The Gas Company UK Ltd to transform heating systems at Arden Court in Hull, with […]
Oldham Green New Deal Partnership Conducts Market Engagement
Oldham Council is conducting preliminary market engagement in respect of the Oldham Green New Deal Partnership. The Council is seeking to develop a long-term energy / decarbonisation partnership for the local authority area […]
New Innovations Taking Social Housing ‘By Storm’
As the popularity of bathroom wall panels continues to soar within the social housing market, Jamie Sandilands, Specification Sales Director at Multipanel, looks at why they are proving such an attractive proposition for […]