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The CONCERTO Augmented Reality App
Posted on: 22 October 2013
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The APP shows you the way to energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions. Create energy efficient buildings and even an urban neighbourhood in an interactive 3D environment! Your goal is to decrease the red CO2 bar as you install innovative technology in the 3D environment. CONCERTO is a European Commission initiative which aims to demonstrate that the energy-optimisation of districts and communities as a whole is more cost-effective than optimising each building individually, if all relevant stakeholders work together and integrate different energy-technologies in a smart way.
Energy efficient cities
Posted on: 21 October 2013
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By 2020 the European Union wants to reduce its overall CO2 emissions to 20% below 1990 levels. Cities and urban regions are viewed as key actors in reaching the ambitious energy goals. To inspire and support cities on their journey towards energy efficiency, EUKN’s annual publication focuses on energy efficiency in the built environment. The publication provides a complete overview of what is happening on all levels affecting local government.
GB electricity capacity margin
Posted on: 17 October 2013
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The capacity margin of the GB electricity system could continue to fall over the next five years as old generating plants close, presenting an increasing risk of power cuts, according to a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The study was undertaken at the request of the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST) to explore whether the capacity margin of the GB electricity system could reach unacceptably low levels within this decade.
Definition of zero carbon for non domestic buildings
Posted on: 17 October 2013
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The UK Green Building Council is launching a new Task Group to help define and build support for an ambitious definition of zero carbon for non domestic buildings that works for industry. The Task Group, which is sponsored by British Land and Saint-Gobain, will launch its final report in February 2014. Links to background information is available.
Fourth International Forum: Energy for sustainable development. Tbilisi, 17-19 September 2013
Posted on: 17 October 2013
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The Forum debated policies and legislation needed to support energy efficiency improvements, access to cleaner energy, financing energy efficiency, and energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure. Forum participants also discussed the necessary conditions for enabling and encouraging investments in energy efficiency and sustainable use of energy. Four thematic workshops were organised within the framework of the Forum: Policies and legislation to promote energy efficiency and clean energy technologies in the Caucasus region; A road map to an energy efficient residential sector; Case studies on policy reforms to promote financing energy efficiency investments and advanced energy efficiency technologies; Sustainable energy challenges and opportunities in countries in transition. Presentations are available online.
Bristol Home Energy Upgrade
Posted on: 15 October 2013
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The Bristol Home Energy Upgrade, which was shortlisted for a BusinessGreen Leader Award in April 2013, was pilot scheme to provide grants for home improvements across the city, with a focus on solid wall insulation and heating system upgrades. The scheme, which ran between December 2012 and May 2013, achieved high levels of conversion from initial customer interest to completed improvement.
The 8th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Ennvironment Systems. Dubrovnik, 22-27 September 2013
Posted on: 14 October 2013
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This event was dedicated to the improvement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for increasing the sustainability of development by de-coupling growth from natural resources and replacing them with knowledge based economy, taking into account its economic, environmental and social pillars, as well as methods for assessing and measuring sustainability of development, regarding energy, transport, water, environment and food production systems and their many combinations. Presentations are available online.
2013 Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) reports
Posted on: 11 October 2013
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This page provides access to Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 (HECA) reports from 292 English local authorities (where links have been provided) setting out the energy conservation measures that the authority considers practicable, cost-effective and likely to result in significant improvement in the energy efficiency of residential accommodation in its area.
Re-energising the green agenda
Posted on: 10 October 2013
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A report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment has criticized the green deal saying it is ‘unattractive’ and ‘uncompetitive’. It also recommends a consultation exercise on a green deal for social landlords.
UK Solar PV Strategy Part 1: Roadmap to a brighter future
Posted on: 8 October 2013
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This document sets out the Coalition Government’s vision for how solar energy can be supported in order to help meet the UK’s renewable energy targets.
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