There are lots of things we can do at home, both in the house and around the garden, to be more environmentally friendly. Ā It is more important than ever that human beings look after the planet and work to mitigate the effects of climate change, and we can all play a part in the global movement to manage our environment …
Eco Technology Show
It was great to be exhibiting as part of The Green Building Partnership at the Eco Technology SHow this last weekend just gone at the AMEX stadium – the home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC. The Green Building Partnership is a cooperative of eco0refurbishment specialists working in Brighton & Hove, set up so that we can work together to …
Green Architecture Day
Sitting at the Green Architecture Day at the University of Brighton – meeting lots of interesting folks and especially our good friends from Organic Roofs – www.organicroofs.co.uk (sorry the picture is back to front – used Photo Booth on my laptop!). We have been coming here for the last few years and always interesting to meet new people, and see …
Green Deal Consultation
Well, I haven’t updated this blog for a little while – so difficult to keep up with all the things happening in both the local area and also nationally. So – one of the major aspects has been the closing of the Green Deal Consultation – see here for our response to the DECC: GreenDealConsulation – response As you may …
Channel 4 piece on the Green Deal
Hmm… do the figures really stack up – personally I am starting to think people need their own plan on how to improve their homes, reduce their bills, add value and comfort… relying on a Government back scheme will once again be a red herring.
Recent renovation – terraced house in Brighton
Terraced House in Brighton Our client has a 1870-80’s Victorian terraced house in the very heart of Brighton near Brighton Train Station. Of course this is a conservation area, protecting the character of the area, however it comes to improving the thermal efficiency of a property this presents its own difficulties and limitations. With our Architect and Sustainable Building Consultant …
Runner up in blog awards
Hi All, great news – just found out that we were voted as runner up in the Best Newcomer and Best Eco Home Blog at the www.Primelocation.com best blog awards for 2011. Great news – and thanks to everyone who voted for us. Alex
Renewable Heat Incentive
Well, the much anticipated Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) first phase begins today – 28th November 2011 – for commercial, industrial, not-for-profit and commercial public sector. In the words of the DECC – “The schemeĀ is beingĀ introduced in two phases. In the first phase, long-term tariff support is targeted in the non-domestic sectors, at the big heat users ā the industrial, business …
What is the Green Deal?
The Green Deal and how does it work?
Feed in Tariff rate decrease
The consultation on the Feed in Tariff (FITs) for solar PV installations in being debated in parliament today – they are proposing a 50% reduction in the FIT rate for <4kWp systems from the current 43.1p/kWh to 21p/kWh – due because the FIT system has been so successful and that installation costs have dropped by 30% according to the DECC!! …