In a few days, Britons will go to the polls to elect the next government. Environmental issues have come up but not as much as Brexit, not surprisingly. Extinction Rebellion and others are keeping environmental issues as visible as possible. While the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place for both the House of Commons and … Continue reading Britain’s energy bill for its Parliament goes up
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A Cork-based startup is aiming to tackle the dual problems of carbon emissions and fuel poverty with its software solution for housing providers
It is encouraging to see innovations to encourage more and better energy renovations. A news item on the Irish Examiner website explains the new innovations from one couple in Cork. Cork couple behind breakthrough for energy solutions in energy renovation projects A Cork-based startup is aiming to tackle the dual problems of carbon emissions … Continue reading A Cork-based startup is aiming to tackle the dual problems of carbon emissions and fuel poverty with its software solution for housing providers
The benefits of green roofs
Michael Hardman and Nick Davies at the University of Salford write on The Conversation website about installing green roofs. However, for these roofs to become the norm, there must be a buy-in from public authorities and private actors. What are your views? Green roofs can vastly improve city life, so why don’t we see … Continue reading The benefits of green roofs
Seven facts about financing efficiency projects outline what to know when budgeting for energy solutions
Adam Fairbanks, CEO of a firm dedicated to providing cost-effective retrofit solutions for its commercial and industrial clients in the US writes on the Facility Executive website about seven facts about financing energy efficiency projects. Do you agree? 7 Facts About Financing Energy Efficiency Projects Facilities need energy efficiency; this is no longer a … Continue reading Seven facts about financing efficiency projects outline what to know when budgeting for energy solutions
New renovation rules will require existing homes to be twice as energy efficient as current standards in Ireland
New and existing homes in Ireland will have more ambitious standards. While Ireland has consistently been ranked in the first three in the world for energy efficiency in new homes built since 2011, the big challenge is the 2 million homes built when standards were much lower. Harry McGee explains in an article on the … Continue reading New renovation rules will require existing homes to be twice as energy efficient as current standards in Ireland
New website in London let’s homebuyers see level of air pollution that could affect purchase price
The Central Office of Public Interest (COPI), the not-for-profit campaign behind the website, believes that property prices could plummet in the most polluted areas of London when buyers become aware of the problem. Ben Webster explains in an article in The Times. Pollution hotspots website could drive down London house prices The Clean Air … Continue reading New website in London let’s homebuyers see level of air pollution that could affect purchase price
The Netherlands is home to one of the most sustainable industrial buildings
Michael Cowan writes on the BBC website about an industrial building in The Netherlands that is considered one of the world’s most sustainable. The building was discussed on a popular BBC programme to see what lessons Britain could learn from this development. What are your views? Is this the world's most sustainable building? Climbing … Continue reading The Netherlands is home to one of the most sustainable industrial buildings
Experts calling for all-glass skyscrapers to be banned because they are too difficult and expensive to cool
Visiting many capitals in Africa, I was always struck by the new, modern glass office buildings and wondering what their energy performance could be. One can imagine. James Tapper writes in The Guardian that experts are calling for a ban on glass skyscrapers to save energy in climate crisis. What are your views? Air … Continue reading Experts calling for all-glass skyscrapers to be banned because they are too difficult and expensive to cool
Buildings can be designed to keep the heat out and avoid air conditioning
In Europe we have gone through an incredibly hot period and there is every likelihood there will be more. Aurore Julien, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Design at the University of East London gives her views on The Conversation website about what design changes are need to cool buildings without air conditioning. How to keep … Continue reading Buildings can be designed to keep the heat out and avoid air conditioning
High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient
One Canberra resident said: "I think having minimum standards would go a long way in ensuring a better quality of life for renters." There is growing concern – and growing understanding – about the impact of poor energy performing rental housing. Cassandra Morgan explains in an article on the Canberra Times website. More than … Continue reading High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient
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