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THE DECISION by An Bord Pleanála to approve scaled-down plans by
Arnotts for its ambitious "Northern Quarter" development brings into
focus again the conflicting views on plans for tall buildings in Dublin.
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Large Buildings
Monday, 28 July 2008 13:54
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
Written by News Desk
THE GOVERNMENT has invested almost €40 million to date in
carbon-reduction projects that will help Ireland meet its Kyoto
commitments.
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Climate Change
Monday, 28 July 2008 13:49
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
Written by News Desk
THE GOVERNMENT has invested almost €40 million to date in
carbon-reduction projects that will help Ireland meet its Kyoto
commitments.
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Government
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 14:30
Competition launched to design buildings with exemplary energy standards
Written by Jeff Colley
A major forum of over 300 building industry professionals was told
today that significant upskilling is required across the industry if
government targets for the energy performance of buildings are to be
achieved. The event, ‘Sustainable Architecture Now’, was organised by
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) in association with the Royal
Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Office of Public
Works (OPW).
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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 14:31
Minister Ryan launches Low Carbon Homes Programme
Written by Jeff Colley
€9m for developers of A2 rated housing
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Government
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Government
Monday, 07 July 2008 18:03
Government announces new phase for Greener Homes Scheme as grant volumes exceed 22,000
Written by Jeff Colley
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon
Ryan TD today announced that the Greener Homes Scheme (GHS), having
made over 22,000 grant commitments to householders towards the
installation of new renewable energy heating systems, will move
immediately to Phase III of the scheme.
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Government
New third-level unit to research energy and environmental issues.
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Renewable Energy
Over-priced oil could have negative impact on environment
The Guardian's environment editor, John Vidal, poses an interesting question: are rising oil costs really good for the environment?
Vidal's piece comes as some environmentalists have trumpeted the idea that
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Blogs
Teacher training centre wins recognition
Build.ie is reporting that the Orchard, a new building at Stranmillis University College in south Belfast has won two awards.
The building, at Stranmillis University, lifted a Wood NI Award, as well as gaining a commendation in
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Blogs
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Canadian energy firm wants to be sustainable
Calgary, the centre of Canada's oil and gas industries is to be home to a new, more sustainable office block.
Foster and Partners has designed the Bow, the new headquarters for EnCana Corporation
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Blogs
North comes into line with energy standards
BBC News Online reports that houses being sold in Northern Ireland from the end of next month will have to have an energy performance certificate.
In addition, as of October this year, all
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Blogs
Tuesday, 20 May 2008 15:07
Results of social housing energy audit to be launched in Cork
Written by News Desk
Delegates at a seminar in Cork on Thursday will hear results of an
energy audit of social housing schemes across Ireland. Attendance is
free and a limited number of spaces are still available.
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Events
Tuesday, 20 May 2008 15:00
New state policy on sustainable architecture goes to public consultation
Written by News Desk
The Department of the Environment and the Irish Architecture Foundation
are to hold a series of public meetings to consult on new architecture
policy, which will put more emphasis on environmental sustainability.
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Events