All Energy Crisis articles
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NewsEnergy secretary flags up MEES review as uncertainty on timelines continues
The government has said it plans to review the policy and timelines of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), as it confirmed the rules would still apply to non-domestic properties.
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NewsCBRE warns up to 11.9m sq ft of inefficient office space is set to hit London market
A wave of energy-inefficient office stock is set to hit the London market, with up to 11.9m sq ft of space with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of ’C’ due to be released by 2027, according to research from CBRE UK.
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NewsWorkspace agrees deal to power office portfolio with Devon sunshine
Workspace Group has agreed a substantial energy deal with Statkraft to power the majority of the landlord’s offices with solar energy from Devon.
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NewsOfgem’s energy grid review to kick zombies out of the queue
Experts welcome regulator’s plan to make it quicker for schemes to connect to grid by culling unviable projects.
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NewsBrookfield acquires £1bn UK wind farm business
Brookfield Asset Management has acquired Banks Renewable, one of the UK’s largest independent developers of onshore wind farms, valued at nearly $1bn (£823m), for an undisclosed price.
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ProfessionalEasing the wind farm ban is positive
News that prime minister Rishi Sunak has eased a ban on new onshore wind farms in England is a welcome landmark for the much-needed expansion of the sustainable energy sector, as the UK’s need for sustainable energy continues to grow.
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NewsHow developers can avoid getting an electric shock
Connecting schemes to the power grid can be a tricky process requiring forward planning and specialist advice.
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MarketsThe charge of the microgrids
As the National Grid runs out of capacity, Property Week looks at energy alternatives for developers.
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NewsNew energy secretary Claire Coutinho must ‘re-prioritise’ net zero
Claire Coutinho has been named as the new secretary for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and is facing calls for “decisive action” to reprioritise efforts to tackle the climate emergency.
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InsightRamboll’s Martin Bissell on how technology can save stranded assets
The built environment is the second-largest source of carbon emissions in the UK after surface transport, and as such, it is of paramount importance that we take action to decarbonise buildings to meet net zero targets.
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NewsEPC model is fundamentally flawed
Editor: I write in support of Property Week’s Get Set for Net Zero campaign and to provide some observations based on our experience of the issues raised in your recent leader column about the shortcomings of Energy Performance Certificates – or EPCs.
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NewsCarlton Power gets green light for ‘worlds largest’ £750m battery storage plant
Developer Carlton Power has secured planning approval from Trafford Council for a £750m Manchester scheme it said would be the “world’s largest” battery energy storage scheme (BESS).
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InsightTesting the future of net zero homes
Barratt’s energy-efficient eHome2 is undergoing months of testing to help the housebuilder understand more about how to successfully build low-carbon and net zero housing at scale.
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OnlineProgress on energy use is essential
Editor: I agree with your latest leader column that the Climate Change Committee’s negative assessment of progress in decarbonising buildings is deeply worrying.
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ProfessionalWhat steps should be taken to meet wider MEES Regulations?
Introduced five years ago, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations, which restrict the grant or continuance of tenancies for properties in England or Wales with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of less than band ‘E’, have now extended their application to commercial properties.
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NewsQ&A: EQUANS’ Spencer on the key to energy-efficient homes
The energy and carbon services director explains how the housing sector can help meet net zero targets.
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InsightMEES: how to stay ahead of the curve
Editor: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are now in force across England and Wales, and commercial properties that have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below ‘E’ will no longer be granted tenancy, unless eligible for an exemption.
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News‘Huge leap’ for NABERS energy ratings for office tenants and owners
The NABERS UK system has been expanded to offer both office owners and occupiers the ability to rate the energy-efficiency of their spaces in a major boost for the scheme’s “inclusivity”.
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NewsStudy of EPC ‘A+’ industrial refurbs: higher costs are recouped
The average cost of refurbishing industrial stock to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ‘A+’ rating is 21% higher than a standard refurbishment, according to research from Hollis, an independent real estate consultant specialising in environmental, social and governance (ESG) refurbishments.
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NewsSubstandard commercial properties will need £13.95bn to reach E rating, warns Rapleys
Rapleys has warned that 130,000 commercial properties across England and Wales face becoming obsolete with values effectively being wiped as the government’s commercial EPC targets take effect tomorrow.
