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CommentThe Green Deal: Sustainability suspended
The government鈥檚 half-hearted approach to the Green Construction Board and now the Green Deal suggests a worrying lack of commitment to the eco agenda, says Richard Steer
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NewsHuhne proposes new date for solar subsidy cut
Energy secretary says cut to feed-in-tariff will come into effect on 3 March - if the government loses its legal battle
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NewsReview to look at green development incentives
Figures from inside and outside construction will look at how to improve sustainability in the industry
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NewsSolar industry split over feed-in tariff legal battle
Solar firms call for High Court case to be dropped to end uncertainty around rates for customers
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NewsGreen Deal could kill insulation industry 鈥榦vernight鈥�
Senior figures warn Green Deal could have 鈥榙ramatic鈥� effect on insulation industry
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NewsGreen Deal 'needs SMEs to succeed'
Green Deal needs involvement of small firms to meet its objectives, industry tells government
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NewsBarker responds to Green Deal fears
Climate change minister defends predicted reduction in loft and cavity wall installations
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CommentThe Green Deal: We're not getting insulation pre-assessments right
Insulation pre-assessments are key to the success of the Green Deal - but most are being carried out using completely the wrong method, warns sustainable building expert Neil May
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FeaturesIs the Green Deal heading for failure?
The Green Deal is supposed to be the biggest domestic refurbishment programme since the Second World War. But the government鈥檚 own figures predict it will be anything but. Joey Gardiner asks if the coalition鈥檚 flagship policy could be heading for failure
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NewsHome insulation work to collapse under Green Deal
Government predicts 93% fall in loft insulation work, putting carbon targets at risk
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NewsFlint slams government for 拢31m deficit in FIT budget
Shadow minister criticises management of FIT changes and failure to set up advisory board
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NewsUK's first Passivhaus schools set for accreditation
Passivhaus design will save 80% on energy at the two schools in Wolverhampton
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NewsSolar installations collapse as FIT subsidy cut bites
Installations fall two thirds in last week of 2011 compared with 2010, government figures reveal
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NewsGovernment mulls Green Deal specialists for old homes
Plan considered amid growing fears that eco-upgrades could damage older housing stock
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NewsAppeal of FITs ruling leaves solar firms in limbo
Goverment鈥檚 decision to challenge High Court ruling causes further confusion for solar industry
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NewsGovernment to appeal FITs ruling
Appeal to get government timetable on solar subsidy cuts reinstated branded a 鈥榳aste of taxpayers鈥� money鈥� by Friends of the Earth
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NewsMPs: 'Solar subsidy cuts undermined industry confidence'
Report by the committee on energy and climate change concludes government was clumsy in its handling of cut plans
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NewsGovernment FITs cut 'unlawful'
Government to appeal after High Court judge brands DECC decision illegal
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NewsLord Turner: 'Green Deal plans ineffective'
Chair of the Climate Change Committee criticises government for lack of ambition in its use of limited funds
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NewsMitie plans 52ha renewable energy site
Energy resourcing plan near Brighton could generate power for the whole local area