Energy Efficiency

As cities propose ambitious climate and air quality legislation a battle is brewing between the regions and Westminster

Government response to Committee on Climate Change includes launch of first ever 'Transport Decarbonisation Plan', pledging to take 'cross modal' approach to net zero transport system

The energy team supercools its facilities to help offset energy costs, as intelligent software helps figure out when they should be switched back on

Innovation investment arm of energy giant BP snaps up stake in technology developer that aims to allow buildings to be used 'like a giant battery'

Energy Efficiency First Declaration argues making green homes and infrastructure an investment priority would save households money and deliver massive net economic benefits

More than 100 council houses in Norwich built to Passivhaus standards have been recognised by the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture

The public needs reminding that saving energy is good for the planet, argues Andrew Warren

STA research reveals more than half of local authorities require developers to outperform building regulations set by Westminster, amid concerns government will remove crucial powers

Government wants to remove local authorities' power to set building regulations higher than Westminster, a move which would force many councils to row back on climate ambition

Plans to withdraw local authorities' ability to set tighter building standards than Westminster could derail London's plans to become a Zero Carbon City