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Aerial thermal imaging identifies leaky homes in Leeds

Envirotec Magazine

The aerial heat map of Leeds An aerial thermal imaging technique has been deployed for the first time in the UK over Leeds, in a bid to inform efforts to make the city’s homes healthier, greener, and cheaper to live in. Poorly insulated roofs, walls, and windows are common ways that properties lose heat.

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Gas network operators and energy suppliers urge government to promote hydrogen-fueled recovery

Business Green

EXCLUSIVE: In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Siemens Energy, Engie, National Grid, and Ryse Hydrogen call for the government to emulate its successful approach to offshore wind development and set an official cost reduction target for green hydrogen.

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Fivefold rise in smart meter data, and what to do with it

Envirotec Magazine

A 500% increase in data traffic from smart meters is predicted over the next four years, according to the Data Communications Company (DCC), the organisation which built and maintains the UK’s smart metering network. million meters. Currently there are more than 21 million meters connected. About smart meter data.

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National Infrastructure Commission asks 'where are the decarbonisation delivery plans'?

Business Green

Annual Monitoring Report adds to calls for government to deliver clearer delivery plans and more stable funding settlements for critical net zero infrastructure.

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How to Select a Sustainability Certification for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Next, a Verification Analyst obtains additional information from candidates via documentation and engaging directly. Green America uses the power of consumer choice and business practices to help build an economy that values people, planet, and peace over profit. LEED for Residential Design and Construction.

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What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'

GreenBiz

A global coalition fronted by former Vice President Al Gore promises granular insights and data into those sources — down to individual power plants, ships or factories. Where did they originate? How can we be sure? That is thinking, "Wow, this stuff works pretty well. That’s pretty impressive. . Environmental leader Al Gore.

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Building Energy Performance Certificates: Explained

Business Green

Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) board member Professor Andrew Geens explains the two-part process underpinning EPC certification for buildings. That someone involved in producing the consultation document in 2021 doesn't know the difference between a DEC and an EPC is staggering. EPCs: A two-part certificate?