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The road to Net Zero

5th April 2023|Comments Off on The road to Net Zero

The road to Net Zero In 2018, heating and powering homes accounted for 22% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the UK; as of December 2021, heating and powering buildings made up 40% of the [...]

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Guidance and Certifications for Homes in the UK

28th March 2023|Comments Off on Guidance and Certifications for Homes in the UK

Guidance and Certifications for Homes in the UK Sustainable homes preserve our natural resources, reduce waste, and promote a healthy environment. Sustainability is essential to maintain the world's ecosystems - and to achieve the 2050 [...]

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The Energy Hierarchy and building design

21st March 2023|Comments Off on The Energy Hierarchy and building design

The Energy Hierarchy and building design From January 2023 onwards, any and all planning applications in England must comply with the Building Regulations which came into effect in June 2022, requiring all new-build homes to [...]

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Achieving Net Zero on residential developments

7th March 2023|Comments Off on Achieving Net Zero on residential developments

Achieving Net Zero on residential developments As the UK aims to reach its net zero target - bringing carbon emissions down by at least 100% the 1990 levels - by 2050, achieving net zero in [...]

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How Can Sustain Quality Help My Organisation?

28th February 2023|Comments Off on How Can Sustain Quality Help My Organisation?

When an organisation turns to us at Sustain Quality, they gain access to a team of professionals that are dedicated to providing services that help save on energy costs. Sustainability consultants are incredibly knowledgeable in the steps that [...]

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New building legislation

14th February 2023|Comments Off on New building legislation

The Building Regulations in England were updated in June 2022. This is the first in a series of changes which will be made between now and 2025. That’s when the Future Homes Standard will come [...]