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Our news service focuses exclusively on the m&e sustainability agenda. We provide updates ranging from new European legislation to engineers unveiling their latest innovations. This is a resource to help you to react quickly to changes and to keep your clients in the picture.
European Commission builds up energy efficiency
22 June 2009
The European Commission has launched a web portal for all businesses involved in reducing energy consumption in buildings.
Google gets into energy
16 June 2009
Internet giant Google is developing a software tool that will link domestic smart meters to the Internet.
Engineers urged to turn up the air conditioning
10 June 2009
Air conditioning temperatures need to be set higher to save energy as the world warms.
Buildings must generate their own power
09 June 2009
All buildings built after 2018 will have to produce their own power on-site under proposals included in new European legislation.
China announces vast solar heating expansion
08 June 2009
China looks set to outstrip Europe in spending on building renewables.
Housebuilders say zero carbon homes are possible
04 June 2009
Major housebuilders say zero carbon homes can be built, but they will need better technologies, financial incentives and more legislation.
Energy certificates are not good enough
22 May 2009
The Government is not satisfied with the quality of energy performance and display energy certificates.
Cut lighting loads by 40 per cent says new CIBSE chief
14 May 2009
Lighting is the most conspicuous energy consumer in buildings so must be a key priority for building services engineers, according to the new CIBSE President.
Part L faces further delay
11 May 2009
The revised Part L of the Building Regulations may be held up until October 2010.
Training discount for members
07 May 2009
ECA and HVCA members will receive a 10 per cent discount on expert training courses covering renewables, CHP and energy efficiency at London South Bank University.