Distilling and brewing giant Diageo has been given the go-ahead for its plans to open a new £65 million green energy project in Scotland. Under proposals put forward by the firm, it intends to construct a new biomass energy project aimed at generating clean energy from its Cameron Bridge processing...

London mayor Boris Johnson's environmental advisor has suggested that London's commitment to energy efficiency could be visible in a swathe of green roofs when the Olympics come to town on 2012.Richard Blakeway, the mayor's environmental advisor, spoke to the World Green Roofs Congress last week and said that green roofs...

Combining sustainable building practices and gardening as insulation, one London property has created a green roof with views of St Paul's Cathedral.Law firm Eversheds' roof, which comprises a green lawn and bird boxes, is just one of the measures taken to accept the responsibility for the company's environmental impact.Gareth Griffiths,...

With fuel prices rising and a greater awareness of environmental issues among consumers, homebuyers are prepared to pay more for energy-efficient properties.This is according to an article in the Yorkshire Evening Post, which states that measures such as installing loft and cavity wall insulation can add to the value of...

A school in Cumbria has launched its new Eco Centre with a visit from the schools minister, it has been reported.The Carlisle News and Star has told of the opening of the new centre, which was visited by Jim Knight this week, at Cockermouth School.Developed as part of the government's...

A new development project in Northern Ireland will see the fitting of solar panels to apartments and town houses in Newtownards, it has emerged.Solarcentury, a London-based microgeneration specialist, is to provide its C21e tiles in order to generate some 26 kilowatts of electricity to new homes built by W Copeland...

Investors have put more than $100 billion (£50 billion) into the renewables industry, according a report in the Guardian today.Power companies are putting effort into developing renewable energy and car makers are opting for electrically operated vehicles and hybrids.The report says the industry will benefit from the current downturn in...

The manufacturers' organisation the EEF has insisted that Britain can be a world leader in the low-carbon revolution and has urged the government to recognise the contribution business can make to such an effort.Martin Temple, chairman of the group, said moving to a low-carbon economy will create significant opportunities for...

The Rolle estate office in Bicton Park, East Budleigh, has been commended for its sustainability efforts for the third time.As part of the International Green Apple Awards, Clinton Devon Estates won the gold award for the built environment and architectural heritage category for its environmentally-friendly building efforts, the Exmouth Herald...

An old hospital is to be converted into an eco village, it has emerged.The Grade II listed Wharfedale General Hospital in Otley is to be transformed into a 75-home eco village by English Partnerships, according to the Wharfdale & Airedale Observer.Proposals for the community have been unveiled this week and...

Commercial properties in the UK may receive poor energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings, it has been claimed.According to Matt Fulford, head of sustainability at EC Harris – a real estate consultancy – buildings that meet Part L building regulations will only qualify for a grade C The Green Building Press...