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The Second Reading of the Energy Bill in the House of Commons was announced last week. MPs will begin debating the Bill on 10th of May.

As we said before, there is more to sustainability than just energy. In this blog, Nicola Round, WWF's Forests Campaign manager, explains the link between our local authorities and rainforests.

I've long wanted to improve the carbon performance of our family's home, but never had either the money or the expertise to tackle it seriously.

Here's what Peter Wellock, MyBuilder community manager, has to say about the GBR, the Green Deal and on how to find the right builders to eco-refurb your house

As you might know, we in the GBR have been campaigning the UK government to make it easier for people who want to do a low-carbon home refurb, but can't afford the upfront costs, by offering incentives and innovative repayment schemes. So here is an inspirational example of one which our GBR Director Simon McWhirter took advantage of for his own low carbon home:  Ecology Building Society is offering mortgage discounts based on the energy efficiency of a property. Read this blog of Jon Lee, Business Development Manager.

The office is a hive of activity. Felicity is busy asking SuperHomes owners just exactly how they want to arrange their opening; do they want to have bookings made in advance or are they happy with an 'open House' type of event.

With the Third Reading of the Energy Bill complete in the Lords the Energy Bill has passed to the Commons.