Environmental stories tagged with: HIP

Waste Incentive Scheme Pilots

Thursday, 19th June 2008, 8:09 pm

In the same week as South Norfolk District Council called the chip-in-bin systems trialled in their area as "proven to be another failed Government IT project", the Government is seeking to allow up to five local authorities to pilot incentive schemes.

Eco-Van Challenge from John Lewis

Friday, 1st February 2008, 3:24 pm

An eco vehicle challenge has been launched by John Lewis Chairman Charlie Mayfield, who urged vehicle manufacturers to develop low-carbon vehicles for the Partnership to trial.

Search for Green Energy in North Yorkshire

Friday, 2nd November 2007, 12:20 pm

North Yorkshire County Council is working with Partnerships for Renewables (PfR) to investigate the potential for producing "green energy" on Council land as part of its drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

International Carbon Trading Partnership Launched

Monday, 29th October 2007, 2:22 pm

A coalition of European Union countries, the European Commission, U.S. states, Canadian provinces, New Zealand and Norway today announced the formation of the International Carbon Action Partnership with the aim to fight global warming.

Renewable Energy Plant Planned for Lincolnshire

Monday, 8th October 2007, 11:01 am

A biomass power plant is being planned for Sleaford, Lincolnshire. It is expected to produce enough electricity for 65,000 homes and use straw and woodchip sourced within 50 miles of the plant.

MP Visits Green Energy Community

Friday, 28th September 2007, 6:22 pm

MP Nicholas Soames, the Conservative MP for Mid Sussex, joined residents at Hoathly Hill Community today to launch its new green heating system.

Government Go-Ahead for Wave Hub Project

Monday, 17th September 2007, 11:03 am

The UK Government has today given planning approval for the world's first large scale wave farm off the coast of Cornwall in South West England.

Haringey Helps Planners Act on Climate Change

Friday, 14th September 2007, 6:14 pm

Future trainee planners across the capital will be equipped with the skills to deal with the impact of climate change through a new training package developed by a consortium including Haringey Council and the London Energy Partnership.

Energy Performance Certificates Findings

Tuesday, 11th September 2007, 1:35 pm

Average four bedroom homes are getting an 'E' energy rating, according to a survey from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs).

Climate Change Forecasting

Tuesday, 4th September 2007, 4:01 pm

A new online resource to help organisations think about the effects of Scotland's changing climate went live yesterday.

Central Targets Hindering Wider Waste Management Objectives

Tuesday, 4th September 2007, 1:21 pm

Government priorities can drive local waste partnerships towards the achievement of central targets and efficiency savings rather than wider sustainable waste management objectives, a study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council shows.

HIPs for 3 Bedroom Properties to Start September

Friday, 17th August 2007, 4:11 pm

The Government has today announced that Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be rolled out to three bedroom properties from 10 September 2007.

Shortlist Announced for England's First Eco-Village

Tuesday, 14th August 2007, 5:03 pm

Competition is strong to deliver English Partnerships' first eco-village achieving Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, as the national regeneration agency, reveals the seven developers shortlisted to build a 150 home site in Bristol.

HIPS Completed in 48 Hours

Tuesday, 7th August 2007, 4:33 pm

Pack providers have defied the critics, turning around real-time orders for Home Information Packs (HIPs) in under 48 hours.

Council Sets up Home inspection Service

Friday, 3rd August 2007, 1:41 pm

Neath Port Talbot Council is one of the first in the UK to set up its own company to provide energy performance certificates (EPCs).