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By rejecting up to 82% of solar energy, window film can reduce internal temperatures by 10 degrees

The energy efficiency of a building depends on more than just thermal insulation, argues Peter Staelens. The business case for energy-efficiency is a powerful one. At the end of 2010, the Carbon Trust reported that the average return on investment of energy-efficiency projects carried out in commercial premises is 48%. Increasingly, it is becoming clear that to invest in sustainability is to save money.


Australia moves close to enacting a carbon tax

Representatives has passed a package of clean-energy bills that would for the first time impose a carbon cost on polluters.


UK law firms to advocate corporate carbon targets

Over 200 solicitors across the UK, including leading city law firms, agree to sign up to public emissions targets


Lockdown in London - Trouble flares in Nottingham and Manchester

The Glass clean up begins as shattered panes hault recovery.


Exclusive: Barker promises 'transformational' Green Deal for small businesses

The government's Green Deal loan scheme will emerge as a "transformational" force for small and medium sized businesses, according to Climate Minister Greg Barker, providing ready access to the upfront capital needed to enhance the energy efficiency of their properties.


Updated: Government to make Green Deal ambitions legally binding

The coalition will table a handful of amendments to its Energy Bill today as it enters the latest committee stage, including a measure that would place a legal requirement on successive governments to ensure that the Green Deal energy efficiency scheme delivers emissions savings in line with those recommended through the UK's carbon budgets.


Emissions rise at UK universities puts 2020 targets in doubt

Carbon emissions have risen at most of the UK's universities over the past five years, a new league table published by the Guardian reveals, prompting concern that institutions will fail to meet strict targets for reductions by 2020.


UK risks lagging behind Germany in race for Green Growth

A Carbon Trust investigation reveals that three times as many top UK decision makers believe Germany is better prepared than Britain to take advantage of the £3.2 trillion global environmental market.


Carbon action plan lays down Whitehall deadlines

This Carbon Plan sets out a vision of a changed Britain, powered by cleaner energy used more efficiently in our homes and businesses.


The Green Growth Debate: Act now, don't wait for the politicians

On Wednesday March 2, Sunday Telegraph Business Editor, Kamal Ahmed, hosted the Green Growth Debate here at the Daily Telegraph head offices where industry experts from various sectors gathered to discuss the key issues and policies on Green Growth.


TOP TIPS FOR "GREENING" RENTED PROPERTIES

The Government's Green Deal will encourage landlords to take advantage of up-front financing to make their properties more energy efficient, where tenants request improvements be made.


UK-GBC calls for increased BREEAM transparency

The UK Green Building Council has published a report containing a number of recommendations on the future of BREEAM.



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