Environmental stories tagged with: HIPs

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.

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.

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).

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).

Council Rules out any Prospect of Chips in Bins

Friday, 3rd August 2007, 12:34 pm

A clear statement was made by Tamworth Borough Council last week concerning one of the most controversial elements of the town' recycling service.

House of Lords Rejects HIPs

Thursday, 19th July 2007, 5:28 pm

A motion to reject the implementation of HIPs and Energy Performance Certificates was won in the Lords yesterday by 180 votes to 160.

One More Energy Assessor for HIPs on 3 Bedroom Properties

Wednesday, 18th July 2007, 5:31 pm

Latest figures have revealed that just one more energy assessor is needed for the Government to meet its target to make Home Information Packs (HIPs) a reality for properties with three bedrooms or more.

Prime Minister Reiterates Eco-Towns Plan

Wednesday, 11th July 2007, 2:25 pm

In the pre-emptive Queen's speech held months before the Queen is due to give it, the Prime Minister has reiterated his plan to build more eco-towns.

Home Information Packs: Environmentalists' Reaction

Tuesday, 22nd May 2007, 5:38 pm

Green groups have reacted angrily after the Government announced that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) - which were due to come in with Home Information Packs (HIPs) on 1 June - will be delayed.

Introduction of Home Information Pack to be Delayed

Tuesday, 22nd May 2007, 5:16 pm

In the Commons today, Ruth Kelly, Minister for Communities, announced that Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates are to be delayed until 1st August.

HIP Association Dissappointment

Tuesday, 22nd May 2007, 4:20 pm

The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has announced its utter disappointment in today's decision by Ruth Kelly to delay Home Information Packs (HIPs) until 1st August.