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BRE launches new version of leading sustainability tool BREEAM New Construction

Stuart Mitchell

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched the latest iteration of its globally-recognised sustainability assessment method for construction projects – BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (NC V7), a comprehensive framework for assessing and certifying the sustainability of new buildings. BREEAM NC V7 integrates science-led metrics and global best practices on whole-life carbon, biodiversity, resilience, and material selection to empower developers, designers, and sustainability professionals to minimise the impact on the environment, improve efficiency and make assets more resilient. The launch of BREEAM NC V7 comes at a significant time during…

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Great British Energy to extend solar scheme to military sites

Stuart Mitchell

Communities across the country will benefit from extra investment in vital public services as more funding is confirmed for Great British Energy solar panels. Multiple military sites, around 50 more schools and over 70 further NHS sites will save money on their energy bills thanks to up to £75 million in funding from Great British Energy. Hospitals and schools across England are already cutting their energy bills thanks to a £180 million investment from Great British Energy and government announced in March. In total the expanded scheme will be worth…

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Global Property Linked Finance Initiative launched to create new global asset class unlocking trillions to fund building decarbonisation and resilience

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) have today announced the launch of the Global Property Linked Finance Initiative (GPLFI) during Climate Week New York City. This landmark initiative aims to scale Property Linked Finance (PLF) into a globally recognised asset class capable of unlocking billions in private capital for net-zero and climate-resilient buildings. PLF is a proven, innovative, financing mechanism that links repayments to the property rather than the owner, enabling long-term, affordable finance for building upgrades and overcoming the barrier of prohibitive upfront…

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RES signs digital solutions contract with TRIG to support major UK battery storage project

Stuart Mitchell

RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has signed a contract with The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) to deliver its energy management system for a key battery energy storage project in the North East of England through its growing Digital Solutions business. Located in Spennymoor, County Durham, the 100MW, two-hour duration battery energy storage system (BESS)  will help strengthen the UK’s electricity system by storing renewable power when it is abundant and releasing it when demand is high. The site, which is currently in construction, was developed by RES,…

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EFA responds to Meta’s muzzling of European civil society

Stuart Mitchell

On 25 July, Meta announced its intention to ban all advertising relating to political, electoral or social issues within the European Union from October 2025. The details provided in an official Meta document published on 26 September will lead to the removal of almost all civil society publications from its platforms. The European Fundraising Association is concerned about the major risks to freedom of expression and information and the significant impact this decision will have on the capacity and finances of European civil society organisations. Censorship solely at the discretion…

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