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Could Energy Assessments help save Thousands of Trees Since the late nineteenth century, the use of fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transport, and of course deforestation, changes in land use, agriculture, and manufacturing and industrial processes have led to an increase in the earth’s average surface temperature. Frequent and intense heatwaves, changing rainfall patterns, […]

The UK has made great strides in developing its renewable energy technology over the past decade. Wind farms now generate a significant proportion of Britain’s electricity, helping to reduce carbon emissions and strengthening energy security. But despite this success there is a problem: we are increasingly generating clean electricity that our energy grid cannot fully […]

The Planning Inspectorate has launched a new interactive map showing the boundaries of current and forthcoming Development Consent Orders (DCO) projects. This should make it more straightforward to understand where nationally significant infrastructure might influence future development. If you’re promoting residential, commercial or mixed-use land, it’s worth asking: – Is your site within or close […]

Climate change remains the major challenge of our time. Since the late nineteenth century, Earth’s average surface temperature has increased by approximately 1.2 to 1.3 degrees, largely because human activities release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The use of fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transport is still the primary reason for our planet’s rising […]

As temperatures across the UK and Europe continue to reach unprecedented levels, the impact of extreme heat is increasingly becoming a concern for operators of critical infrastructure networks. From power distribution challenges and transport disruptions to reduced energy generation capacity, the penny is beginning to drop that climate resilience is no longer a future consideration […]

The closure of the final blast furnace at Port Talbot marks a significant moment in the history of British manufacturing. On 30th September, Tata Steel tapped the last usable liquid from Blast furnace, bringing traditional primary steelmaking in Wales to an end. For years, UK steelmakers have faced some of the highest energy costs in […]

Is your development, landholding or operational asset likely to be affected by the Great Grid Upgrade? National Grid’s proposed electricity infrastructure works between Chesterfield and Willington are progressing through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. This consultation stage provides an important opportunity or affected parties to raise issues, influence design development, and ensure their interests […]

The relationship between Energy Statements and Sustainability Statements can often lead to confusion. While the two are sometimes combined, they serve different purposes. An Energy Statement provides the technical backbone, demonstrating compliance and carbon performance.  A Sustainability Statement, on the other hand, tells the wider story, addressing considerations such as water efficiency, materials, transport, climate […]