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Why banks consider renewable energy to be a riskier investment than fossil fuels

Vitalinka/Shutterstock Matteo Gasparini, University of Oxford The financial sector is among the world’s most heavily regulated industries – and for good reason. Financial rules, which force banks to hold capital in reserve when making riskier investments, are designed to prevent … Continue reading

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Why cheap renewables are stalling

Jack Marley, The Conversation Last summer, the northern hemisphere was the hottest it has been for 2,000 years. The warnings of climate scientists are at fever pitch: halt the burning of coal, oil and gas or risk catastrophic warming of … Continue reading

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Another SAP assessor joins us

My son Lyle qualified as a SAP assessor last year and is now working with us part time on new SAP assessments. Some of you may already be working with him on some projects. This is allowing me to spend … Continue reading

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Heat Pump heat loss calculations

I’ll soon be qualified in the ABBE level 3 Certificate in Surveying & Calculation of Building Heat Loss. This means I can calculate heat losses for heat pumps in both new and existing buildings so that an apropriately sized heat … Continue reading

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Better Buildings Consultant

Elmhurst, my accreditation scheme, recently launched their Better Buildings Consultant Scheme This is open to those of us members who are qualified in different compentencies and to join we have to complete an exam. This Ive done and can now … Continue reading

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