New powers granted to the government under the Energy Act 2011 will make it unlawful to let certain buildings by 2018. All commercial buildings are now required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) carried out by a qualified...
Gregg Latchams is delighted that we are once again sponsoring the IMS Sustainable Business Christmas drinks reception. IMS run a series of events called the “Sustainable Business Breakfast”. The highlight of the calendar is the Christmas drinks...
Gregg Latchams LLP will be exhibiting at the Environmental Trade Show being held at the UWE Exhibition & Conference Centre, Bristol on 13 October 2011. The trade show will bring together over 100 of the environmental sector’s best businesses,...
Date: Wednesday 19th October 2011 Location: Lloyds TSB, Rooms 1 & 2 Canons House, Canons Way, Bristol, BS1 5LL During this seminar, market experts will highlight how sustainability cuts across the current and likely future direction of the...
Gregg Latchams experts are to join forces with commercial property consultants Lambert Smith Hampton and Lloyds Banking Group to explore key issues around sustainability and the impact on businesses that fail to address the issue of unsustainable buildings. ...
The Government has confirmed that, after a recent public consultation which ended on 6 May 2011, Feed-In Tariff (“FIT”) levels of support for large scale solar, stand-alone solar and anaerobic digestion installations will be reduced for new...
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has revealed plans to amend the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) Regulations. The EPB Regulations, which came into force in April 2007, introduced the requirement for Energy Performance...
Low Carbon Queen Square is a pioneering project being developed by Low Carbon South West and Gregg Latchams designed to draw together businesses and residents in the mission: “To make Queen Square an exemplar area of efficient energy, water and waste...
The government has announced a consultation as part of its fast-track review of Feed in Tariffs (“FiTs”) in which amendments are proposed to the FiTs scheme which many argue will significantly damage the continued development of the solar...
The Firm has reinforced its position as a specialist in sustainability issues by signing up to an initiative designed to help organisations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Gregg Latchams has joined the West of England Carbon Challenge, which sets...
The details of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme (“the Scheme”) were announced by the government on 10 March amid claims that it will revolutionise the way heat is generated and used in homes and commercial buildings. The Scheme, which...
Gregg Latchams is offering an easy to use web-based option for people wanting to make a straightforward will. Clients can complete a user-friendly online form that will generate a standard will for a competitive fee of £165 plus VAT for a single will...
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) Order 2011 was published and laid before Parliament on 16 February 2011 in the latest round of amendments to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (“the Scheme”). The Order introduces two significant...
On 7 February 2011 Energy Secretary Chris Huhne launched the first review of the Feed in Tariffs (“FITs”) scheme (“the Scheme”). The Scheme was designed to fund low carbon initiatives and create jobs by providing incentives to homes,...
Gregg Latchams has signed up to an initiative designed to help organisations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The firm, which has particular expertise in sustainability issues, has joined the West of England Carbon Challenge, which sets members the...
