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Too many firms are offering cookie cutter renewable solutions

The renewable energy industry is hampering its growth through too many firms offering off the shelf solutions and providing conflicting information – leaving potential customers too confused to make a choice.

It’s a problem I’ve encountered frequently and the results highlight just how much unbiased, expert advice is needed to drive progress towards renewable and sustainability goals.

Features Net Zero & Energy Pollution Transport & Planning

We have the policies and technology to make Britain zero carbon – so what are we waiting for?

Features Net Zero & Energy Transport & Planning

Biodiversity study points the way to more durable green roofs

Features Regeneration Transport & Planning

London’s housing situation is so dire we must ramp up the release of government land

Features Transport & Planning

Environmental impact of third Heathrow runway must not be overlooked, warn MPs

Features Regeneration Transport & Planning

Environmental assessments of buildings only tell half the story

Features Net Zero & Energy

Universities must use their unique position to become sustainability leaders

Features Regeneration

Parks at ‘tipping point’, warn MPs

Features Pollution

A clear case for stronger SuDS legislation

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) have published new research urging the government to ensure that new housing developments include sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), as standard.

With the 2010 Flood and Water Management Act, parliament required new developments to include SuDS, but the rules were put on hold over concerns that it would impede the pace of housebuilding. The new report, entitled – A Place for SuDS argues that this policy freeze has not sped up house building and has put homes at risk, without saving money.