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Market opportunity to improve housing stock energy efficiency
Given the decline in new build construction and the increasing demand for greater energy efficiency in existing homes, there is a major opportunity to bring about significant improvements in the energy performance of the existing Irish housing stock, according to Professor Owen Lewis, Chief Executive, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI).
Govt publishes sustainable transport plan
The Government has published a €4.5bn plan for sustainable transport to 2020. The Smarter Travel plan sets out Irelands travel policy for Ireland from now until 2020.
55,000 construction jobs to be lost by 2011, says CIF
The
Construction Industry Federation has predicted that up to 55,000 jobs
could be lost in the sector by the end of next year unless action is
taken by the Government.
SEI & RIAI host conference on low energy buildings
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) will host 'See the Light 2009 - Energy Efficient Buildings, How Low Can We Go', a conference on energy efficient buildings on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 February in the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.
Massive job losses in architectural sector
World 'needs radical cuts' on CO2
Study finds that many homes turbines fail to live up to claims
Home wind turbines are generating a fraction of the energy promised by manufacturers, and in some cases use more electricity than they make, a report warns today. The results of what is thought to be the most comprehensive study undertaken of the industry show the worst performers provided just 41 watt-hours a day - less than the energy needed for a conventional lightbulb for an hour, or even to power the turbine's own electronics.
Ukraine/Russia gas dispute highlights Irelands exposure
Energy minister Eamon Ryan is preparing to go to Brussels for an energy ministerial meeting next Monday should the Ukraine/Russian gas dispute continue. “While this is a serious situation, Ireland remains unaffected by the dispute at this time” he said. The minister said that his department, the energy regulator and Bord Gáis are closely monitoring developments as they unfold.
Government is urged to appoint State architect
13 redundancies at Arklow quarry
Thirteen workers at
Roadstone in Arklow, Co Wicklow, were made redundant yesterday as the
company closed the stone crushing plant at the quarry.
New thoughts on high-rises
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
Minister Ryan launches Low Carbon Homes Programme
Competition launched to design buildings with exemplary energy standards
Thinking about green energy
Results of social housing energy audit to be launched in Cork
New state policy on sustainable architecture goes to public consultation
Well Oiled
Passing on expertise
New climate talks end with no sign of consensus
Mayo rural housing plan won't fail Gormley test'
An Taisce opposes Sandyford hospital
Judge criticises wind farm project
Renewal of inner city areas left high and dry
M3 motorway protesters claim to have entered tunnel under road
CAMPAIGNERS AGAINST the M3 motorway claim they have stepped up their campaign by occupying a tunnel they say they have secretly dug under the proposed route that passes through the Tara Valley in Co Meath.