Network briefing by Steve Wood

Network briefing by Sue Farrant

Network briefing by Mike Jones

Network briefing by Chris Bowen

The Green Deal has been under scrutiny in Downing Street this afternoon after warnings that it is liable to fail

A landmark study into the impact of Decent Homes work has shown that the effects go wider than just physically improving properties

Announcements for Scotland

Latest official statistics

Further £500,000 available

An additional £87 million will be invested in Scotland in affordable and energy efficient homes to support jobs in the construction industry, Housing Minister Keith Brown announced today

New figures show that Scotland’s household recycling efforts save local authorities more than £20 million each year

Local government and businesses across the UK have sent 32 bids expressing interest in housing the Green Investment Bank (GIB)

There are now likely to be almost 7 million households living in fuel poverty in the UK

The Commons Public Accounts Committee publishes its 63rd Report of the Session, on the basis on evidence from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, Citizens Advice, Which?, and EDF Energy

The new Centre of Refurbishment Excellence is to provide the first green building skills hub, helping to create thousands of new jobs and preparing Britain for a low carbon future

12% of Scottish emissions come from housing

Briefing prepared by the National Audit Office, at the request of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee and the Energy and Climate Change Committee, to inform their joint inquiry into the government’s 31 October 2011 consultation on proposals for solar power Feed-in Tariffs

The latest official statistics on SAP ratings released

Comments sought by 18 January 2012

Housing associations, local authorities, registered social landlords, community groups and businesses in Wales to respond to the UK government’s consultation on feed-in tariffs for solar PV

Castle Rock Edinvar in Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership and Hebridean Housing Partnership were all named winners in the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme

The UK government and banks urged to do more to reward borrowers who want to do their bit for the environment

For planners, landscape architects, developers and housebuilders to give practical tips on incorporating green infrastructure in masterplans

£400,000 for the Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS) loan fund

Proposed cut will more than halve the amount of money owners of solar panels get for supplying electricity to the grid

Grant Shapps urges the use of existing funding models to start 'Pay As You Save' schemes for tenants

£3,282,000 capital funding will be made available for councils to invest in recycling infrastructure this financial year

Households throughout Scotland are being encouraged to call the Home Energy Scotland Hotline and sign up for free home insulation

Professor Hills’ interim report of his independent review of fuel poverty

Launched by environment minister and planning minister to support development of green networks in urban areas. Workshop to be held in November 2011 to agree membership, roles and next steps

Comments sought by 20 January 2012

Nearly £4 million of loans to help communities across Scotland develop locally-owned renewable energy projects

New sustainable energy campaign for Northern Ireland

European Commission has expressed concerns that the large biomass tariff is set too high

Social housing customers who are part of Gentoo’s Energy Saver Bundle pilot scheme can pay for energy saving measured though their energy bill

Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS) will be administered by local authorities

Loans of up £15,000 for solid wall insulation, to be paid back over a maximum of 10 years

Funding to tackle fuel poverty and energy inefficiency, develop the low carbon economy and bring jobs and investment to Scotland

Scottish Government Economic Strategy

The latest official statistics SAP ratings released

New zones include Gosport, Great Yarmouth, Newquay, Northampton and Warrington bringing the total to 22 zones

Details on how to apply – useful for tenants and advisors

£3m scheme launched to help install eco-heaters in the homes of social housing tenants

HCA guidance and case studies for LAs

The 52 coalfield assets include land at Avenue Coking Works in the East Midlands, Bickershaw Colliery (South) in Greater Manchester, employment and public open space at Betteshanger in Kent and also at Grimethorpe in South Yorkshire

DECC says the government is committed to ensuring that all parties fully understand the Green Deal ahead of 2018

A household is said to be in fuel poverty if it needs to spend more than 10% of its income on fuel to maintain a satisfactory heating regime

Prepared to accompany the consultation on directions to the social housing regulator

We have now launched the Environmental Futures Excellence (EFEXnet) specialist network

Home improvement agencies look to the health and environment industries to help replace £300m of funding axed by the government

The Natural Environment White Paper, published today, includes proposals to give communities new powers to designate protected green areas as part of local neighbourhood plans

Greg Barker has set out plans to ensure Green Deal meets robust new standards and doesn't rip off consumers