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Local Authority Energy Performance Certificate Initiative To Reduce Household Bills Local councils have committed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to help meet European targets in 2012. Part of this commitment involves encouraging home owners to have an energy assessment to identify energy waste in the home. The assessment is the same as the audit performed for an Energy Performance Certificate. Engineering Consultants Back Algae Oil It is said that the global economy is starting to come out of recession, and that as a result, the demand for engineering consults will grow. In fact, it is believed that demand for the services offered by engineering companies will increase dramatically, especially as the Government pushes for changes to meet the demand for low carbon technology. Basic Risk Assessment Essentials Payouts for injuries to staff or members of the public is a costly process, and in the case of staff injuries loses valuable working hours in the process. To minimise accidents, risks need to identified and mitigating procedures put into place. We take a look at how companies deal with hazards in the workplace by conducting a risk assessment. Engineering Consultants Go Green Engineering consultants are increasingly being asked to provide information on how projects can achieve zero carbon status or how existing projects can adhere to new policies. We take a look at the advice that engineering consultants might give in an attempt to meet targets for a greener future. The Potential Success Of Energy Performance Certificates Loss of energy through badly insulated houses accounts for around forty per cent of carbon dioxide emissions in the European Union. This means that buildings with poor energy efficiency are actually responsible for more emissions than all the vehicles on the roads at present in Europe. In a bid to reduce the emissions from homes, governments have introduced an Energy Performance Certificate. Environmental Health And Safety In The Home Carbon monoxide (CO) is a major concern of environmental health and safety in the workplace as the colourless, odourless, tasteless poisonous gas is produced by the incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels. Energy Performance Certificate Gets Green Light The G8 summit is well under way, and for the first time all the countries have agreed that global temperatures should not rise more than a further two degrees. It seems that although governments have recognised the need for action, there is no definitive plan of action to follow. We take a look at how the UK government are trying to meet targets through Energy Performance Certificates. Potential Of Energy Performance Certificates To Save Money And The Planet The media has been full of news about the economic downturn and falling house prices. As a result, first time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to get a mortgage to buy a property. This has led to widespread demand for rented properties, but what some people may not be aware of is the need for an energy performance certificate to be produced by the landlord. Innovative Environmental Services Turn Biowaste Into Bio Fuel Sustainable solutions for waste management are on the horizon as more technologies are being developed to find an alternative to traditional waste management. We take a look at the way environmental services are processing biowaste in a bid to provide a greener future for generations to come. Engineering Consultants And The Environment Engineering consultants offer a variety of services that involve design, planning and implementation of engineering projects. Consultants have previously specialised in understanding the technologies available to the construction industry to produce impressive feats of engineering; however, this is beginning to change as the emphasis on environmental engineering becomes more pronounced. Can An Energy Performance Certificate Save The World? It is now compulsory for owners of properties in the United Kingdom to produce an Energy performance certificate when selling or renting a house. This gives a rating according to a set of parameters designed to help the owner identify the improvements that could be made to the energy efficiency of a building thereby reducing the carbon dioxide emissions to meet EU targets. Environmental Consulting For Sustainable Housing Environmental consulting services are becoming ever more in demand. Services offered can cover a multitude of disciplines, from engineering to biodiversity. Working within an environmental consultancy is possible for many people whether their interest is in meteorology and acid erosion or sustainable developments using renewable energy and environmentally friendly materials. Environmental Consulting Faces A Lot Of Hot Air There are a number of options available for producing energy from sustainable sources; these commonly include solar power, wind turbines and tidal power, but there are more unusual solutions on the horizon. Environmental consulting could soon be recommending balloon farms as a way of providing energy for whole communities. Engineering Consultants In Sustainable House Building There are many ideas that are being placed on the table when it comes to creating cost effective housing solutions that will meet future legislations regarding carbon emissions and sustainability. The move away from traditional bricks and mortar means that engineering consultants need to take a more creative view when it comes to construction. Energy Consulting For A Greener Future An article about the need for need for green energy.