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Gas cooking is killing 40,000 European people a year in Europe, a major new study has revealed, with an average of almost two years taken off their life in the EU and United Kingdom due to exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emitted during gas cooking.The countries with the highest burden were Italy, Poland, Romania, France and the UK.
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 16:29

Traditional homes retrofit grant pilot launched

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has launched a home energy upgrade for traditional homes pilot.

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 16:24

£30m passive scheme launched in Down

Multi-award winning Belfast-based property developer, Fraser Millar, has launched Northern Ireland’s second large-scale residential passive house development – a 74-unit scheme of detached and semi-detached homes at a total project value of £30m.

Irish construction professionals seeking to upskill in sustainability can avail of 80% grants – through short courses on a wide range of subjects linked to energy efficiency, the circular economy and digital skills for sustainable building.

KORE Retrofit, a leading provider of sustainable retrofit solutions in Ireland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Barry Mc Carron as its new managing director. Mc Carron brings extensive experience in sustainable development, building energy performance, and project management to this pivotal role.

A number of Ireland’s largest house builders are turning to the passive house standard, to meet the need for proven approaches to delivering high performance sustainable buildings.
Irish homeowners can now borrow €5,000 to €75,000 at significantly lower interest rates to retrofit their homes, thanks to a new €500m government-backed scheme.

All new homes in Europe must meet binding embodied carbon reduction targets and produce zero on site emissions by 2030, due to changes led by Irish Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe.

Highly polluting cements are to be ruled out of public sector projects in Ireland from September, due to new government public procurement rules.
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 09:45

Big picture - Triana House boutique hotel

The first passive house certified hotel in Seville’s historic centre defies the challenges posed by its hot climate, small size, and preservation requirements, showcasing innovative strategies to mitigate heat and maximize energy efficiency.

by Juan Manuel Castaño and María Vico, Castaño & Asociados Passivhaus

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