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Cohesion policy investing in energy efficiency in buildings. Brussels, 29-30 November 2011
Posted on: 30 November 2011
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The aim of this conference and workshop, organised by Directorate General Regional Policy, was to inform participants about developments at EU level which are relevant to the period 2014-2020, and to focus on implementation difficulties encountered and possible solutions for the future. Background papers are available, together with presentations from sessions which examined: social and economic benefits of investing in energy efficiency in buildings; financial instruments for energy efficiency investments; energy efficiency and innovation; Framework conditions relevant to investments; and experience with investing in EE in buildings in the Member States.
The Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus: Solutions for the green economy. Bonn, 16-18 November 2011
Posted on: 30 November 2011
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The primary objective of the conference was to bring together a broad range of stakeholders from the water, energy and food sectors in an effort to improve understanding of the interdependencies and develop a joint perspective on the common challenges. Discussion focused on options and solutions as well as on enabling environments and incentives for change. The event provided a showcase for innovative solutions and help forge a common policy agenda to address the water, food and energy challenges. Its deliberations applied the Nexus perspective. This requires sectoral decisions to reflect the consequences for other objectives and exploit potential productivity and efficiency gains within every sector. Furthermore, unavoidable trade-offs between competing objectives must be entered into consciously on a well-informed basis. The objectives of the conference were to: develop policy recommendations based on multi-stakeholder consultations and adopting a nexus perspective; position the Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus perspective as a key dimension of the Rio+20 process; launch concrete initiatives to address the Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus in a coherent and sustainable way. A large amount of information is available, including presentations (access through the Programme link); and draft policy recommendations; a backgrouind paper; hot topic seminar papers; and daily summaries (access through the Documents link).
The distribution of UK household CO2 emissions
Posted on: 28 November 2011
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This study aims to further the development of socially just and environmentally effective carbon reduction policies, by: revealing the distributional consequences of current and possible future policies to reduce carbon emissions from UK households; and enhancing understanding of these social aspects of climate policy within energy, climate change and social policy arenas.
Cities in transition: 10th Metropolis World Congress. Porto Alegre, 23-26 November 2011
Posted on: 26 November 2011
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The 10th Metropolis World Congress represented a unique opportunity to exchange and establish contacts among more than 850 delegates and urban experts from more than 150 countries around the world. The event presented various solutions for governance, urban planning, participatory democracy, innovation, the fight against climate change, sustainability, peri-urban agriculture and renewable energies, and set forth the new guidelines for Metropolis for the next years. Presentations are available online under the following themes: Metropolis Women International Day; Innovative knowledge sharing in the southern countries; Urban growth and planning; Peri-urban agriculture and renewable energy; Metropolitan governance; The future of urban investing in Latin America; Cities and the third sector; Participatory democracy and citizenship culture; Integrated urban governance; urban innovation; International participatory budget experiences; Global Fund for Cities Development.
Hinkley Point C new nuclear power station: Application to Infrastructure Planning Commission
Posted on: 24 November 2011
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The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) has accepted for examination, an application from EDF Energy for a proposed nuclear power station to be located at Hinkley Point in Somerset. The decision and a copy of the application can be viewed online.
Making energy efficiency your business: understanding the potential of the non-domestic Green Deal
Posted on: 18 November 2011
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Ernst & Young has published a report which highlights the key policy issues facing the non-domestic Green Deal (NDGD) and the potential for incentivising energy efficiency in small and medium sized businesses. Commissioned by British Gas Business, the report finds that the NDGD represents a good start to unlocking the energy efficiency and carbon reduction potential within small and medium sized businesses which have historically lagged behind in this area.
Zero Carbon Compendium 2011
Posted on: 10 November 2011
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Produced with Zero Carbon Hub and PRP Architects, this extensive update of the Zero Carbon Compendium (NF17) aims to create a better understanding of the issues surrounding the achievement and delivery of zero carbon housing and sets out a basis for international comparison and collaboration. The 2011 Compendium includes new exemplar projects, updates of national targets and further assessment of programmes, government policy and incentives, plus an additional 5 countries – Brazil, India, Russia, Singapore and South Africa. Registration required to access document.
The Green Deal: what it means to you. Bristol, 13 October 2011
Posted on: 31 October 2011
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This event, organised by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Severn Wye Energy Agency , was aimed at South West local authority officers, local councillors, social landlords and others seeking to understand the implications of Green Deal programme. Presentations are available online.
UK Passivhaus Conference. London, 24-25 October 2011
Posted on: 31 October 2011
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This conference offered a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The first day examined policy, regulations and projects, including talks from leading national and international speakers. The second day focused on technical workshops and seminars covering costs, procurement, design, supply chain and other issues. Presentations are available online.
Information technology for construction. French Riviera, 25-28 October 2011
Posted on: 31 October 2011
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The 28th International Conference of CIB W078 “Computer Integrated Construction” jointly organised with the 7th CIB W102 “Information and Knowledge management in Building was dedicated to the latest broad achievements in research, development, standardisation and industrial implementation of advanced Computing, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Knowledge Management (KM) in the Construction sector and the Built environment. Information is available from the event, including papers covering topics that included: Managing ICT strategies; Standards and interoperability policies in a web based organisation; Integral design and knowledge development; Management of knowledge along the building life cycle; Product/Process Modelling based on Building Information Modelling (BIM); e-Government and regulation regarding the building and construction; Knowledge management stories in building and construction covering the following areas: energy efficiency management; performance based & client driven solutions; communities of practice; collaborative workspaces and virtual teams for construction projects; ICT for energy efficient / low carbon buildings; ICT for facilities management and risk management; ICT supporting smart buildings; ICT for sustainable and smart districts and cities; assisted living and building design.
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