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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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
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 23:46
Venting opinions
Whilst great strides are being made in upgrading energy performance requirements under Part L of the Building Regulations, the issue of ventilation has remained largely ignored by legislators for years, leaving designers with antiquated standards to work to. At its worst, efforts to air-tighten and increase the insulation of homes is being undermined by the absurd practice of knocking holes in walls. John Hearne looks into what changes need to be made to modernise Part F.
Tuesday, 20 May 2008 15:07
Results of social housing energy audit to be launched in Cork
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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
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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
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Ventilation
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Oil supply increases but prices remain high
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Oil Peak
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 16:15
Energy refurb scheme for existing homes launched by Minister Ryan
Written by Jeff Colley
Construct Ireland can exclusively reveal that Energy Minister Eamon
Ryan has today announced the launch of the pilot Home Energy Saving
Scheme.
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Government
Irish group attends passive house event in Germany
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Eco Housing
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Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has welcomed the approval by the Board of ESB of a Strategic Framework to 2020 which should see the electricity supplier halve its carbon dioside emissions.
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Government
An ice shelf about the size of Connecticut is breaking up and "hanging by a thread" from the Antarctic Peninsula because of global warming, the British Antarctic Survey said on Tuesday.
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Climate Change