In the 1980s, Canada was a leader in developing buildings for the 21st century. They were called R-2000 homes and they were praised by the International Energy Agency for the approach taken. While R-2000 standards have been updated, other countries overtook Canada through the development of passive houses and nearly zero energy buildings. Gary Martin, … Continue reading Canada looks to improve its buildings in addressing climate change
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California seeing a “boom” in construction of net zero energy buildings
We need leaders and, once again, California is leading the way to promote sustainable energy solutions. Tsvetana Paraskova writes on the Oilprice.com website about the construction of net zero energy buildings now underway in California. So, which country is leading in Europe? The Net-Zero Energy Housing Boom Is Starting Here California, which has ambitious … Continue reading California seeing a “boom” in construction of net zero energy buildings
European Commission starts legal steps against several EU member states for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
At a time when we have to pull out all the stops to achieve our long-term low-carbon energy and climate objectives, it is discouraging to see that the European Commission is having to take legal steps against some of the EU’s member states in order to ensure that the Energy Performance of Buildings directive is … Continue reading European Commission starts legal steps against several EU member states for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The role our buildings can play in addressing climate change
In Europe, improving the energy performance of our buildings is identified a high priority in our energy and climate objectives. It is instructive to see what is happening in other countries. Meg Holden, Professor and Director, Urban Studies and Professor of Geography and Rebecca Holt, Senior Sustainable Building Advisor, Perkins+Will and Member of SFU Urban … Continue reading The role our buildings can play in addressing climate change
New briefing from BPIE: Policy Innovation for Building Renovation – How can policy innovation scale up the decarbonisation of the building stock in Europe?
This year with the Clean Energy Package in Europe now at the stage of implementation it is important that there are fresh ideas leading to more effective action. The Buildings Performance Institute Europe has just published an important new briefing arguing that accelerating deep renovation requires a systemic transformation of the construction sector, which can … Continue reading New briefing from BPIE: Policy Innovation for Building Renovation – How can policy innovation scale up the decarbonisation of the building stock in Europe?
New support to improve energy performance of buildings in Lithuania
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
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
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 