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The European Commission, European Parliament and European Council talks in Brussels yesterday have ruled that public buildings will lead the way in improving the energy efficiency of buildings in the region.
The decision makers reached an agreement that will see new or refurbished public buildings having to reach new standards in energy efficiency from the end of 2018.
Most newly constructed buildings will also have to meet the same improved efficiency standards, but only be the end of 2020.
Member States will be responsible for setting their own energy efficiency standards, as the talks concluded that it would be impractical to set levels applicable to all the climate conditions across the region.
The proposals will now go to the European Parliament for endorsement at the beginning of next year.
EU to consider energy efficiency overhaul of buildings
"The EU is considering proposals that could require the upgrade of 15 million buildings across the region by 2020 to reduce their energy use by a fifth, according to a report from Reuters."
Inside the 'zero carbon' future home
One of the UK's leading housebuilders, Miller Homes, claims to have built a zero carbon house as part of the effort to combat climate change.
Zero carbon means no emissions of the global warming gas, carbon dioxide.
Over the next few years the rules on how green homes have to be are going to become gradually tougher. And there are warnings that they will push up the cost of buying a new home.
With green “in,” home automation’s time is here
Intelligent consumer use of our limited energy supply is now recognised as one of the major factors in the green revolution. According to the Smart Energy Home Initiative, which brings together companies to overcome the barriers that prevent sustainable houses from being the norm, buildings consume 40% of the energy used in Europe and contribute to 36% of greenhouse gas emissions, with the loss in monetary terms estimated at €60 billion a year.
Using home automation technology for energy control can reduce power consumption by limiting use to where and when it is most needed … therefore saving money on energy bills without affecting quality of life.
How Safe is Aluminum wire?
How Safe is Aluminum wire?...
Aluminum wire is still approved by the N.E.C. But this on the assumption that everything will be done perfect. Having said that i would like to give a little advice on using aluminum wire when you are building a new home. For the sake of saving a few dollars, it is not worth the safety hazard you face when using this wire. This is not only my opinion but the opinion of many others in the trade. Many times i have been called to repair corroded connections using this wire. Most of the time the aluminum wire had to be replaced with copper. One other piece of advice, before you consider buying a home with aluminum wire you might want to check with the insurance company. Some of them may refuse to insure a house with aluminum wire.
Building sector must do better on energy efficiency
The building sector is not investing enough in energy efficiency to reach emissions reductions targets, according to a scathing report published by World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) this week.
Tenants willing to pay more for energy-efficient buildings
Tenants are willing to pay higher rents for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings, according to a report by European law firm Taylor Wessing.
Energy savings from buildings not being realised, says UN report | Energy Efficiency News
A report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says that cost-effective energy savings in the building and construction sector are not being tapped into.
China struggling to meet energy, pollution goals | Environment | Reuters
The country will shut down small coal-fired power generators producing 13 gigawatts this year and require at least 80 percent of buildings under construction to meet energy-saving standards for the construction process by the end of 2008, the report said.
China to launch 10 key projects in western regions - People's Daily Online
These projects include new railway lines connecting Guiyang and Guangzhou, Lanzhou and Chongqing, Kashgar and Hotan in Xinjiang; highways between Wanyuan and Dazhou in Sichuan Province, Shuikou and Duyun in Guizhou Province; airport expansion projects in Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi'an.
They also include the building of hydropower stations, coal mines, gas and oil transmission tube lines as well as public utilities projects in western regions.
Have your say on the future of green building
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Eco-towns are a red herring, says federation of master builders
Eco –towns sound lovely but are really a red herring to give the Government’s housing plans a stamp of green credibility.
Green building: Cheapest, quickest way to cut emissions | Greenbang
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if the construction industry cottoned on to green building and started using “currently available and emerging advanced energy-saving technologies”, it could result in over 1,700 fewer megatons of CO2 emissions by 2030.
What's next in driving green building | Cleantech.com
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A new trinational report gives green building a green light, but who should drive? The industry weighs in.
Housing Illness Spreading to Rest of Construction - New York Times
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A PLUNGE in construction spending threatens to drive the American economy into recession.
Spain unveils green home plan to beat global warming | Environment | Reuters
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MADRID (Reuters) - Spain plans to give people grants to
make their homes more environmentally-friendly, the prime
minister said on Monday, a sign the government wants to push
the green issue ahead of March's general election.
The Wave Tower: A Green “Seascraper” : MetaEfficient
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Designed for the waterfront in downtown Dubai, this “Wave Tower” will be located right on the water. A large undulating plane creates a bridge to the base of the tower, then folds upwards to create one of the twisting silk-screened glass sides of the structure. The “seascraper” is designed to be a green building.
Push to build green homes picks up steam | Environment | Reuters
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Soaring energy costs and increased
concern about the environment are spurring builders to step up
building homes that use less energy and water.
More than 30 affordable homes being built this week during
a Habitat for Humanity project in Los Angeles include materials
designed to reduce energy costs and save the new homeowners
money.
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