Efficiency key to 80% carbon reduction

Energy firms must double insulation

Big energy companies could face multi-billion pound fines if they don’t double the amount of insulation they install through a government scheme

Landlords told to get ‘head start’ on green deal

Grant Shapps has urged social landlords to get on with improving the energy efficiency of their homes rather than waiting for next year’s green deal scheme.

Fuel for doubt

DECC could rethink fuel poverty plans

The government may be prepared to back down on plans that would have excluded social landlords from funding to alleviate fuel poverty.

Charity concerned by smart meter plans

Citizens Advice has warned proposals for the roll out of smart meters could leave consumers vulnerable to exploitation by energy companies.

Strike while the iron’s hot

Landlords have until 12 December to deliver carbon emission and energy savings targets. Christopher Paul, partner at Trowers & Hamlins explains

Green guru

The delivery of sustainable homes is a global problem and providers in the UK can learn a lot from their counterparts around the world, says Neil Jefferson

How to...

Social landlords can play a big role in improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s homes. But they must lobby hard to ensure ministers understand that they will need support to do so, says Martin Wheatley

Green guru

Social landlords must ask themselves now how they will access green deal cash and whether energy company obligation funding can help, says Sally Hancox

Where next for the green deal?

As the government ponders its response to the green deal consultation, Bill Hull, from law firm TLT, examines the key areas of interest for registered providers