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50% of German PVs now come with batteries included

07 June 2019

In an article written by Paul Hockenos of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, and published in Yale Environment 360, it is reported that half of all new domestic PV systems installed in Germany now incorporate battery technology, something that has become possible as prices of lithium-ion battery prices fall. Sophisticated systems now generate electricity during the day for immediate consumption, and for charging electrical vehicles. Any excess is then used to charge

What is the low carbon future for off gas Scottish Buildings?

07 June 2019

The Scottish Government have recently announced a call for evidence on ‘The future of low carbon heat for off gas buildings’. It is seeking evidence on the technologies and the actions necessary to support the decarbonisation of the heat supply of buildings that currently do not use mains gas as their primary heating fuel. Elmhurst have spent time analysing this call for evidence and have created a draft response on behalf of our members. Low

£9 million competition prize to improve homes

06 June 2019

The government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have announced a competition to stimulate ideas and pilot whole house retrofit. The long term aim is to; halve the cost of retrofitting existing buildings to the same standard as new builds by 2030 bring as many fuel poor homes as reasonably practicable to EPC band C by 2030 bring as many other homes "as cost effective, practical and affordable" to reach EPC Band C by

Councils required to report the deals done with developers, in shake up of the rules

05 June 2019

The government is set to bring in new rules requiring councils to report on the deals struck with developers, in a move to bring greater transparency to the process. Developers currently have to pay for infrastructure such as GP surgeries, schools, roads and parks, to ensure the area will be able to cope with the influx of new residents. The government hopes that by simplifying the rules, residents can easily view how much developers are

Energy Efficient Scotland – accelerating the national targets

30 May 2019

Elmhurst has spent time analysing the Scottish Government’s new consultation around ‘Energy Efficient Scotland’. As normal, and on behalf of our members, Elmhurst has created a ‘draft’ response to the questions posed. You can view Elmhurst's draft repsonse here. The Scottish Government states: “This consultation considers how any possible uncertainties associated with target setting and implementation can be overcome. It also sets out the suite of legislation that the Scottish Government will bring forward to

Demand for EPCs in Scotland booms

28 May 2019

The BBC has reported that the Scottish housing market has hit an 11-year high, taking it back to volumes last seen before the 2008 financial crisis. Sales for the quarter were up £80m (2.3%) on last year and £225m (7%) on 2016. 19,491 homes in Scotland were sold in the first quarter of 2019, up 2.8% year-on-year with significant growth reported in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian. The average cost of a property in Scotland

Homeowners able to build larger extensions without planning permission.

28 May 2019

Homeowners in England are now able to build larger extensions without planning permission. The relaxation of the rules came into effect on 25th May, and allows for single-storey rear extensions of up to 6 metres for terraced or semi-detached homes, or 8 metres for detached homes. A temporary suspension of the rules was already in place before they were made permanent last week. Housing Minister Kit Malthouse MP commented that the change is “part of

Final statement for the second carbon budget period

24 May 2019

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released the final statement for the UK’s second carbon budgetary period. The budgetary period covers 2013 to 2018 and compares the second carbon budget against the net UK carbon account to determine whether it has been met. The report shows that emissions were 40% lower than 1990 base year emissions over the second budget period. The Climate Change Act introduced a legally binding target to

Everything you need to know about a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) assessor

23 May 2019

Whether you are required by law to have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) or are interested in becoming a DEC assessor, there are some important things you must be aware of. Below we explore everything you need to know about DECs and Display Energy Certificate Training.What is a DEC?In general, DECs are used to indicate the energy performance and efficiency of public buildings. They were introduced as a response to the EU Energy Performance of

Tickets for Northern CPD Roadshow now on sale!

23 May 2019

There's only a few days left to get your Early Bird Tickets for our Northern CPD Roadshow! (10% off with code North10. Valid until 5pm 28th May) This July Elmhurst are in the north of England, where we will be visiting Manchester, Leeds, Wrexham and Durham with our popular CPD roadshow. From 8th - 11th July you can attend a variety of high quality training courses across the domestic, commercial and on construction energy assessment

Latest News

50% of German PVs now come with batteries included

What is the low carbon future for off gas Scottish Buildings?

£9 million competition prize to improve homes

Councils required to report the deals done with developers, in shake up of the rules

Energy Efficient Scotland – accelerating the national targets

Demand for EPCs in Scotland booms

Homeowners able to build larger extensions without planning permission.

Final statement for the second carbon budget period

Everything you need to know about a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) assessor

Tickets for Northern CPD Roadshow now on sale!

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