Warehouse construction is soaring — Can we make them sustainable?
As the number of warehouses are growing, how can we make them more sustainable and eco-friendly? There are several aspects to take into account, such as good location, the ventilation system, sustainble building materials, etc.
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A call to action is needed for UK homes to become more energy efficient
As a result of a survey made by the Energy Institute (EI), citizens in the UK are not confident in reaching the 2050 net-zero target. What concern them most is the lack of energy efficiency policies and measures in domestic buildings. How is the British government going to respond to the climate and price crisis?
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Understanding Energy Performance Certificates in France
Do you live in France and would like to know more about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)? Did you know you need your house to be EPC rated before renting and selling? European and French legislation are encouraging more and more the renovation of buildings to reach more efficient EPC rating.
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How to improve the Energy Performance Certificate in your home
To sell or rent homes in the UK, it is mandatory to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). How can you make homes more energy efficient and thus save on the energy bills? There are several steps you can take. Properties with higher energy efficiency rating are generally more attractive
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The final event of IMPULSE PLUS project presenting tools for planning of energy renovation of public buildings
The IMPULSE PLUS project shares the main highlights of their final event entitled "Tools for planning the energy renovation of public buildings". The project has developed a specific methodology and tools to support public administrations interested in energy planning for the renovation of public buildings.
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The Nominees of the 2022 Roger Léron Award are...
Are curious to know who are the 12 candidates as Energy Efficiency Leaders for the Roger Léron Awards 2022? All of them have made a big impact concerning energy transition at the local, regional, and European level.
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Syn.ikia Newsletter June 2022
syn.ikia project shares their summer edition of the newsletter with the latest news, reports, past and upcoming events. The main mission of the project is to increase the share of sustainable neighbourhoods with surplus renewable energy in different contexts, climates and markets in Europe.
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REVEAL Project: New ways of storing renewable energy
The REVEAL project, supported by Horizon Europe and the government of Switzerland, develops a new technical solution for storing large amounts of energy with an energy storage density of more than 15 MWh/m3 at low cost for the production of heat and electricity in winter.
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Testing of RES4BUILD integrated energy solution pilots
As the EU-funded RES4BUILD project enters its final year, two pilot systems will undergo testing to investigate and fine-tune the project’s integrated energy solutions. With the recent focus on reducing dependence on external fossil fuels and accelerating the green transition in the European Union (REPowerEU Plan), RES4BUILD hopes its research can support the move to a clean energy future. The project is developing integrated renewable energy-based solutions tailored to the needs of users and installers with the aim of increasing uptake of such solutions for heating and cooling in buildings.
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Everything about green walls that you should know
The walls are the accent and strength of every commercial building. It is the area where you usually install wall access panels to protect crucial components. With the growing pollution and environmental deterioration, experts are looking for more ways to minimize these effects. Recently, you may have seen a trend in green buildings because it helps create a cleaner way of helping the environment.
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