Environmental News for the UK

EPCs encourage eco homes

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Landlords of buy-to-let homes are being encouraged to make home improvements to turn their properties into eco homes, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/epcs-encourage-eco-homes-18667539.news' >Read more...</a>

Browns eco homes opposed

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Gordon Brown's proposed eco homes settlements are facing stiff opposition from local residents in Warwickshire's countryside, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/browns-eco-homes-opposed-18667519.news' >Read more...</a>

Green home owners get bills paid

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

One developer across the pond has pledged to pay the estimated heating costs for buyers of its green homes. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-home-owners-get-bills-paid-18665288.news' >Read more...</a>

Liverpool eco homes to bring jobs

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Eco homes are to be built in a Liverpool housing development on the edge of the city centre, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/liverpool-eco-homes-to-bring-jobs-18665276.news' >Read more...</a>

TV home improvements expert visits green homes project

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Home improvements guru Tommy Walsh showed up at a green homes development in Wembley last week to film part of his new TV series. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/tv-home-improvements-expert-visits-green-homes-project-18663070.news' >Read more...</a>

Wind turbine proposal shows 'commitment' to green homes

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Over 1,000 green homes could be set for creation in the Cippenham and Slough area following one developer's proposal for a renewable energy resource there. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/wind-turbine-proposal-shows-commitment-to-green-homes-18663054.news' >Read more...</a>

Britain needs green homes revolution, says FMB

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Britain needs a green homes revolution in order to help the government meet its eco homes targets, one leading trade association has said. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/britain-needs-green-homes-revolution-says-fmb-18658679.news' >Read more...</a>

Leicester eco homes for sale

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Eco homes are up for grabs in a Leicester village's new development, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/leicester-eco-homes-for-sale-18658668.news' >Read more...</a>

Home improvements to meet EU target

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

New government proposals could force Brits making home improvements to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/home-improvements-to-meet-eu-target-18656516.news' >Read more...</a>

Green homes plan attacked

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Environmentalists are calling for a redesign of the Government's green homes plans, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-homes-plan-attacked-18656502.news' >Read more...</a>

Green homes 'save cash'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Going green with double glazed windows can keep you out of the red, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-homes-save-cash-18656492.news' >Read more...</a>

Scottish green homes showcase

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Model green homes are set to showcase the latest in eco homes technology in Scotland, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/scottish-green-homes-showcase-18654349.news' >Read more...</a>

Birmingham estate set for green homes makeover

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Some of Birmingham's social housing residents are set to benefit from a new £16 million green homes makeover, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/birmingham-estate-set-for-green-homes-makeover-18649988.news' >Read more...</a>

Green homes to bring jobs, says Flint

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Green homes to be built in proposed eco-towns will not only help address climate change while tackling the housing shortage but will trigger economic growth in certain parts of the <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-homes-to-bring-jobs-says-flint-18649979.news' >Read more...</a>

Eco homes set for Ealing?

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A square in the middle of Ealing town centre is set for an eco makeover development including green homes and new shops, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/eco-homes-set-for-ealing-18647844.news' >Read more...</a>

Green homes plan exciting, says Flint

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

The government has defended its green homes plan during a commons debate this week, it has emerged. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-homes-plan-exciting-says-flint-18647835.news' >Read more...</a>

Mosely's green homes scheme put on ice

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Green doctors enlisted to help a Birmingham village identify home improvements to upgrade its properties to eco homes has been suspended, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/moselys-green-homes-scheme-put-on-ice-18645792.news' >Read more...</a>

Hull hospital set for home improvements

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Yorkshire hospital is set to enjoy a number of home improvements as part of a revamp, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/hull-hospital-set-for-home-improvements-18643540.news' >Read more...</a>

Home improvements 'save money'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Home improvements such as the installation of insulation and double glazed windows are ways to improve your home's energy efficiency while saving money on energy costs, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/home-improvements-save-money-18643531.news' >Read more...</a>

CIH calls on govt for green homes target

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has called on the government to establish a green homes target for existing housing stock, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/cih-calls-on-govt-for-green-homes-target-18641336.news' >Read more...</a>

Eco homes funding not enough, says expert

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

The government should increase eco homes funding to enable home improvements to be made by social landlords, one expert has said. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/eco-homes-funding-not-enough-says-expert-18639264.news' >Read more...</a>

Double glazing tower abseiled for Africa

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A housing boss has abseiled down a Hampshire tower block that has recently received double glazing and other home improvements to raise money for a cause in Africa, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/double-glazing-tower-abseiled-for-africa-18637343.news' >Read more...</a>

Hospital to be transformed into eco homes

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A regeneration agency has disclosed its plan to convert a former Otley hospital into eco homes, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/hospital-to-be-transformed-into-eco-homes-18637329.news' >Read more...</a>

'Double glazing can help' in fight against oil

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Double glazing windows and energy-saving light bulbs can help in the global battle to become less reliant on oil as prices soar, one commentator has said. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/double-glazing-can-help-in-fight-against-oil-18635102.news' >Read more...</a>

5.3m houses to receive home improvements, says survey

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

More than one fifth (21 per cent) of homeowners are planning on making home improvements, new research has found. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/5-3m-houses-to-receive-home-improvements-says-survey-18635097.news' >Read more...</a>

Staffordshire eco homes for sale

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Eco homes featuring double glazing windows are on offer at a new Staffordshire development. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/staffordshire-eco-homes-for-sale-18633008.news' >Read more...</a>

Village hall set for lotto home improvements

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Huddersfield village is set to receive a £250,000 lottery windfall to make home improvements to its hall, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/village-hall-set-for-lotto-home-improvements-18631009.news' >Read more...</a>

Kent eco homes snapped up

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Eco homes in a Kent village development are selling well, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/kent-eco-homes-snapped-up-18630992.news' >Read more...</a>

Home improvements recognised by Ashden Awards

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Two local authorities have been shortlisted among the finalists for an eco award due to making a number of green home improvements, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/home-improvements-recognised-by-ashden-awards-18628825.news' >Read more...</a>

Feckingham eco homes prove a hit

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Worcestershire eco homes development is attracting a lot of interest from local residents, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/feckingham-eco-homes-prove-a-hit-18626744.news' >Read more...</a>