Insulation industry welcomes stronger safeguards for Victorian home energy upgrades

New VEU ceiling insulation requirements for certified installers, CodeMark-backed product evidence and safety checks will help protect consumers and lift industry standards. The post Insulation industry welcomes stronger safeguards for Victorian home energy upgrades appeared first on The Australian National Construction Review.

Sizewell C delivery model could cut costs but is risky for consumers and taxpayers, says NAO

Scheme’s benefits will not outweigh costs to public for decades

‘Not clear’ if Sizewell C investors are incentivised to keep costs down

The National Audit Office (NAO) has questioned whether investors in the Sizewell C nuclear power station are sufficiently incentivised to keep construction costs under control, despite backing a financing model that reduces costs for consumers and taxpayers. In a report published on Tuesday (19 May),… The post ‘Not clear’ if Sizewell C investors are incentivised to keep costs down appeared first on Construction News.

Sizewell C’s financing places more risks on public purse ‘than other electricity projects’

The financing of Sizewell C has been scrutinised by the National Audit Office (NAO), which found it “places more risks on taxpayers and consumers than other electricity projects” and that benefits to consumers will only outweigh costs after 2060. The post Sizewell C’s financing places more risks on public purse ‘than other electricity projects’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Zoopla signs new agreement with OpenAI

The agreement will give the online property portal access to AI models, tooling and expertise to develop more sophisticated tools faster, scale AI safely and unlock “more value for consumers”. The post Zoopla signs new agreement with OpenAI appeared first on Property Week.

WSJ - Greenwashing: When Companies Aren’t as Sustainable as They Claim 21042023

Some companies like American Airlines and H&M have made promises to become more environmentally friendly to attract positive press and increase business. They’ve frequently used buzzwords like ‘sustainable’, ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘eco-conscious.’ But if they fall short of their goals, who holds them accountable? WSJ’s Shane Shifflett explains how greenwashing can mislead consumers into believing something is eco-friendly.

Savills - Re-imagining Retail - How do we deliver sustainable repurposing - Issue 2, Winter 2020-21

Savills second publication about "Re-imagining Retail" focuses on Retail Repurposing ... reimagining how we use our towns and shopping centres to live, work, play and thrive. Sustainable repurposing, is about making sure that these places are future proof, green, offer solid investment opportunities and provide what communities need. There are huge headwinds ahead. If we fail to act now, a third of retail could be redundant by the end of the decade.