We all know the challenges to decarbonise the building stock in Europe as part of the EU’s objective of meeting its Paris climate obligations. Financing is fundamental and there is a growing array of initiatives from the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG), the Sustainable Energy Investment Forums, Smart Finance for Smart Buildings and much … Continue reading New support to improve energy performance of buildings in Lithuania
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New study on improving the health, well-being and productivity of European citizens through people-centric renovations for offices, schools and hospitals
Investing in the renovation of offices, schools and hospitals would greatly improve the health, well-being and productivity of European citizens, according to a new study launched today by Buildings 2030 and conducted by the Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE). Three building types - hospitals, schools and offices – account for nearly half of the total … Continue reading New study on improving the health, well-being and productivity of European citizens through people-centric renovations for offices, schools and hospitals
Of over 7,000 public buildings in UK with Display Energy Certificate, only 107 have “A” rating
We are now realising the important role that labelling plays. Greg Pitcher writes on the Architects Journal about the poor state of Britain’s public buildings. Is it better in your country? 98% of new public buildings fail to meet highest energy standard Energy efficiency failings have been exposed at thousands of recently completed public buildings … Continue reading Of over 7,000 public buildings in UK with Display Energy Certificate, only 107 have “A” rating
President Trump has ordered all US federal buildings to improve their energy performance
President Trump is rarely nature's friend, but he has just ordered all US federal buildings to improve their energy performance, explains Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in an article on the Business Green website. Is Trump turning out to be the champion of the low-carbon energy transition? Hmmmm. Why President … Continue reading President Trump has ordered all US federal buildings to improve their energy performance
Homeowners in Scotland could be legal required to improve energy performance of their dwellings
Andrew Picken wrote on the Sunday Post website that homeowners SNP ministers have revealed that homeowners could be legally required to improve the energy performance of their buildings. It will be interesting to see what finally gets approved. Energy minister warns that homeowners may in future be legally required to improve energy efficiency The … Continue reading Homeowners in Scotland could be legal required to improve energy performance of their dwellings
Possibility of new Tesla product: smart homes
Elon Musk is in the news regularly. Known for his electric cars, energy storage and many other products, there are hints he may also be considering smart homes. Fred Lambert explains in an article on the electrek website Elon Musk hints at a ‘Tesla Smart Home’ with more efficient air conditioning Tesla CEO Elon … Continue reading Possibility of new Tesla product: smart homes
New report published on Zero Energy Building definitions and policy activity
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation’s Buildings Energy Efficiency Task Group (BEET) has just released its seventh publication on energy efficiency in the buildings sector, BEET 7, which focuses on zero energy or emissions buildings (ZEBs). While the precise term varies, ZEBs generally refer to highly efficient buildings that use renewable technology to produce … Continue reading New report published on Zero Energy Building definitions and policy activity
One person’s challenge to lower energy bills
Christopher Pickup has given his home an energy smart make-over including solar panels and a smart battery. It is worth nothing what he did. Claudia Tanner writes about his efforts in an article on the i news website. It is curious that there was no effort mentioned to improve the energy performance of the building … Continue reading One person’s challenge to lower energy bills
New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers
It is always encouraging to read about new innovations. Tim Sandle writes on the Digital Journal website about a new gel that could increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers through special insulating properties. Do you have any views on this? Super-insulating gel could boost skyscraper energy efficiency Scientists have developed a new type of gel … Continue reading New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers
The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world but air pollution is having a devastating effect
The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconically beautiful buildings in the world, says Carolyn Roberts, Entrepreneur in Residence, Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership at Keele University, in an article on The Conversation website. However, India’s Supreme Court recently told the government to restore the Taj or demolish it this globally recognised building is … Continue reading The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world but air pollution is having a devastating effect
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