Increasing the use of timber in construction is central to the work of a new steering group appointed by the Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett.
Four passive house projects pick up Net Zero Energy awards
Written by News DeskA quartet of passive house projects picked up awards at the Towards Net Zero Energy Awards 2023.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a national air quality forecast to provide greater information to the public regarding expected air quality in Ireland for up to three days.
Planning guidance to cut carbon emissions previewed at IGBC conference
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The implications of planning on Ireland’s carbon emissions and the importance of building climate-safe homes were discussed at the Irish Green Building Council’s (IGBC) annual residential conference, Better Homes.
EU agrees “Blueprint for the world to decarbonise building stock”
Written by News DeskThe next version of the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) has been provisionally agreed – including proposals for zero emission buildings, building renovation passports, a phase out of fossil fuel boilers and the introduction of whole life carbon calculation for buildings.
Hevac launches Airmaster decentralised MVHR for schools
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Carbon emissions originating from the construction and operation of buildings in Ireland constitute a significant portion of the country’s overall emissions, amounting to 37 per cent.
Kildare scheme chooses Grant sustainable heating package
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Leading insulation manufacturer Unilin has produced a report on calculating and reducing embodied carbon while using the company’s products.
#BuildingLife series: Addressing the environmental impacts of buildings across their lifecycle
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In this #BuildingLife Ambassador Spotlight Series, Passive House Plus is profiling leaders who have endorsed the Irish Green Building Council’s (IGBC) call to address the environmental impacts of buildings across their lifecycle.
EIB Group support new low-cost home energy upgrade scheme in Ireland
Written by News DeskIreland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today reached an agreement that paves the way for government-backed, low-interest home energy upgrade loans. The agreement marks a major milestone in the development of the loan scheme which will be underpinned by resources from the EIB Group.
Chartered Institute of Building urges VAT overhaul to encourage reuse and renovation
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