Possible Delay to Zero Carbon Building

Since the treasury announcement that the 2016 target to meet Zero-Carbon Homes Standards within building regulations was to be scrapped and buildings energy policy to be kept ‘under review’, Many in the sustainability and construction industry have been wondering what the future for Zero carbon standards is likely to be, particularly with the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) meaning member states must introduce ‘Zero-Energy’ standard for new buildings by 2020....
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London Borough of Wandsworth

“CIS has provided useful support to the Planning Service for a number of years. Their advice in relation to Planning Policy issues and expertise in evaluating the sustainability and energy elements of planning applications have been invaluable for officers and the wider planning services” Senior Planner, London Borough of Wandsworth
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London Borough of Lambeth

"The advice and support from CIS has been consistently clear and delivered in a timely fashion. CIS also provide valuable support in negotiations with developers based on their extensive practical experience of development and sustainability" Planning and Development Department, London Borough of Lambeth
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Guildhouse Rosepride LLP

"CIS have worked with Guildhouse-Rosepride as energy and sustainability assessors on the Cairo Place development in Croydon. The design of the development has gone through a number of amendments and alterations when liaising with the GLA and the London Borough of Croydon. Throughout these developments CIS have provided updated details related to energy demand, consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The guidance from CIS has allowed us to ensure the development meets emissions targets in a log...
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CIS awarded KCTMO contract

Climate Integrated Solutions are delighted to announced that they have been awarded the contract for communal plant options appraisals on behalf of The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Management Organisations Ltd. CIS will undertake an options appraisal for each site, followed by detailed feasibility studies. CIS work with a number of London Borough Councils helping them improve stock, supporting energy and sustainability statements, reviewing planning applications and supporting en...
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CIS reflect on “Mandatory GHG reporting retained in Budget”

The government’s response to the consultation on “Reforming the Business Energy Efficiency Tax Landscape” was release last week, and has been met with mixed responses. It is positive to see that Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting looks set to remain, the structure of which will be consulted on later this year, although an ESOS style approach is most likely as the response details that annual reporting will be extended to cover the full ESOS participant population (subject to a de-minimis).  Th...
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7 out of 10 say they worry about impact of pollution on their children (evening standard lead 21/3/16)

Mothers in London fear toxic air in London. The survey was commissioned by environmental lawyers ClientEarth. If one of the worlds great cities is failing to deal with environmental problems with the resources available to it, it is clear that dealing with the growing problems are not being prioritised thorough legislation and goverment policy. Survey's show that this is very much a priority to the citizens of London and the rest of the UK and that this disconnect creates a need for a change of ...
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Next Steps after ESOS

Did your ESOS assessment highlight a number of opportunities that could reduce your bills and carbon emissions? Are you unsure how to take this forward and want to better understand the cost implications and potential payback? Our team of dedicated consultants are able to deliver detailed feasibility studies for renewable and energy saving technologies, providing full assessments, costings and financial appraisals along with project and installation management. CIS are able to  access a numbe...
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