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MEES – Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulations
From 1st April 2018, the new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency (MEES) will come in force, applying to rented commercial and domestic properties. The new law makes it unlawful to let properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘F’ or ‘G’ (the lowest two current ratings), thereby creating a new minimum standard of E, and aiming to improve the energy efficiency of the most inefficient properties.
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IKEA Greenwich meets BREEAM Excellent ‘interim’ rating
Envision is pleased to continue its close relationship as sustainability advisor to IKEA. Envision has been working with IKEA to develop a new sustainable store in Greenwich which is due to open in winter 2018.
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IKEA Exeter making good progress
IKEA Exeter is on track to meeting BREEAM Excellent.
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Draft London Plan Consultation – Sustainability
The New London Plan has been released for consultation. This includes updated policies for sustainability and energy targets for new developments.
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White Stuff Westgate
Envision has supported White Stuff on its new stores in 2017, including their prestigious new shop in the Westgate Centre. We have provided M&E design, BREEAM assessments, thermal comfort analysis and EPCs for the national retailer.