Environmental stories tagged with: housing
An ex-STRAW-ordinary project!
Wednesday, 25th February 2009, 1:15 pm
North Kesteven District Council will be the first local authority in the country to build straw houses to be used as social housing.
 Designing Green Towns of the FutureFriday, 2nd November 2007, 1:09 pm
Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper has confirmed that an ideas competition would be run to develop and set the design standards for ten new eco-towns.
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 New Sustainability Guidance Launched for Housing SectorMonday, 1st October 2007, 2:29 pm
Two new publications offering guidance on the key industry issues of improving the environmental performance of existing homes and for developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy are available, for free, to all organisations involved in the housing sector.
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 Islington Continues to Tap WindThursday, 13th September 2007, 4:57 pm
Islington Council will be one of two London councils to push the boundary and harness wind power to provide energy in council homes.
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 Green Homes Help Residents Stay LocalTuesday, 11th September 2007, 4:17 pm
A development of affordable and eco-friendly homes in Fernhurst, West Sussex, is helping local people to put down roots.
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More Renewable Innovations for the Shetlands
Thursday, 6th September 2007, 5:32 pm
The Shetland Islands have become a world centre for wind and wave renewable energy over recent years, and now they are seeking to push the boundaries further as they develop hydrogen production from renewable sources.
Eco-Friendly Homes at Carhampton a Step Closer
Tuesday, 28th August 2007, 4:25 pm
An eco-friendly affordable housing development at Townsend Farm in Carhampton, West Somerset, set down firm foundations this week as West Somerset Council completed the purchase of the land from the Crown Estate.
Support for Housing Project to Tackle Climate Change
Tuesday, 14th August 2007, 12:35 pm
East Hampshire District Council's Cabinet held on 1 August 2007 agreed funding to Drum Housing Association to support a range of housing projects aimed at tackling energy inefficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
Housing Minister Rallies Support for Green Housing
Thursday, 9th August 2007, 4:34 pm
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper hailed an agreement with housebuilders and councils which will make zero carbon housing a reality within 10 years - and urged other partners in the industry to follow suit and 'sign the green pledge' by emailing her Department.
Existing Housing Stock and Climate Change
Monday, 30th July 2007, 12:59 pm
The Communities select committee is starting an inquiry to investigate how the CO2 emissions from existing housing stock can be improved.
Social Housing More Energy Efficient Than Private Sector Homes
Thursday, 7th June 2007, 7:06 pm
Council houses are among the most energy efficient homes in the country, according to a major Government report into house conditions published Wednesday.
Gordon Brown sets out proposals for affordable housing
Sunday, 13th May 2007, 2:23 pm
Gordon Brown kicks off his leadership campaign by promising 5 Eco-Towns.
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