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The Conversation Global Perspectives
15/09/21 11:54

What ancient Chinese roofs can tell us about climate change

Beijing’s Forbidden City under a light dusting of snow. Ola Lundqvist/Shutterstock Florian Urban, Glasgow School of Art To reconstruct a picture of past (..)

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Evelyn Long
08/09/21 19:16

Green Construction Set to Revitalize the Labor Market

The demand for sustainable jobs is on the rise, and the construction industry is no exception. Consumers are becoming more interested in pollution reduction (..)

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labor

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green policies

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Chris Jackson
08/09/21 16:50

HVAC & Energy Efficiency Trends in Commercial Buildings

Commercial builders, managers, and owners have been focusing their efforts, capital, and resources on making sustainability and energy efficiency more (..)

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The Conversation Global Perspectives
07/09/21 11:56

Charging ahead: how to make sure the electric vehicle transition is sustainable and just

Without proper planning, an influx of electric vehicles could cause problems for the economy and our energy supply. Joenomias/Pixabay Rachel Lee, University (..)

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Celsius Initiative
06/09/21 18:49

RELaTED and 5th generation district heating and cooling – Iurreta demo case

Low temperature district heating and cooling networks are a promising technology to reduce the energy consumption on one of its top demand sectors: buildings (..)

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Elodie Guillard
06/09/21 16:19

What to consider before implementing an Energy Management System in your Building Portfolio

If you plan to implement an energy management system in your buildings' portfolio, first you should carry out a prior analysis of the current situation (..)

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Energy Management System

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Celsius Initiative
03/09/21 10:58

Digitalisation and heat pumps – next step towards fossil free energy systems

This article summarises an overview of the digitalisation in the heating and cooling sector, in particular in building applications, based on a white paper (..)

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Jo Junkel
02/09/21 14:56

The make-or-break decade: Making the EPBD fit for 2030

The make-or-break decade: Making the EPBD fit for 2030 This new policy briefing by the Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) highlights a make (..)

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EU Sustainable Energy Week
02/09/21 10:05

Flexible buildings: key enablers of the new energy system

In the Azores, Terceira Island is due to increase its share of renewable energy to more than 60% by the end of this year, cutting its dependency on imported (..)

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The Conversation Global Perspectives
02/09/21 00:00

Why the changing colour of our streetlights could be a danger for insect populations

Surveying moth caterpillars Douglas Boyes. Douglas Boyes, Newcastle University Life on Earth has evolved alongside predictable cycles of day and night (..)

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The Conversation Global Perspectives
01/09/21 00:00

CDC eviction ban ended by Supreme Court: 4 questions about its impact answered by a housing law expert

The Supreme Court lifted the CDC’s eviction ban. AP Photo/Elise Amendola Katy Ramsey Mason, University of Memphis The Supreme Court on Aug. 26, 2021, ended (..)

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Celsius Initiative
27/08/21 10:29

The 5 principles of 5th generation district heating and cooling

In Europe, heating and cooling represent 50% of the total energy consumption for buildings and the industry. 5th generation district heating and cooling (..)

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Institute for Renewable Energy Eurac Research
26/08/21 10:58

INFINITE project: First visit to the Italian demo case

INFINITE partners went to Florence to visit the demonstration buildings and meet the residents Greve in Chianti is a small village in the touristic region (..)

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Sabrina He
26/08/21 05:33

60 Days to GFHS 2021: “Accelerate Green Transformation and Innovation towards Healthy, Resilient and Carbon-neutral Cities”

The 16th Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS 2021) - one of the most important events focusing on sustainable cities and human settlements (..)

Carbon-neutral Cities

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Evelyn Long
25/08/21 15:51

Solar Energy's Time in the Sun Has Come for Residential Construction

There’s no denying that renewable energy has become accessible for homeowners, not just large commercial buildings. It’s now clear that more people intend (..)

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Evelyn Long
20/08/21 00:00

Why Team Buy-In Matters for Green Construction

Businesses are adopting sustainable practices to meet eco-conscious consumers’ demands. Building companies can adhere to government regulations and enhance (..)

business management

green construction

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Elodie Guillard
19/08/21 12:03

Energy Self-Consumption Products: The New Trend among Utilities

Did you know that commercial and industrial rooftops have a significant potential and should gradually grow in importance in the years to come? Utilities (..)

Energy Self-Consumption for Companies

Renewable Energy for Companies

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Émilie Chiasson
18/08/21 15:55

A Circular Economy Living Lab in the Construction Sector

The team of the Centre for Intersectoral Studies and Research in Circular Economy (CERIEC) of the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) announces the (..)

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FEDARENE - Energy Agencies
17/08/21 17:23

Advanced paper on EPC assessment, certification, and use

The White Paper on good practice in EPC assessment, certification, and use, is the advanced version of the Green Paper on good practice in EPC assessment (..)

governance

Energy Performance Certificate

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Chris Jackson
14/08/21 00:00

Office Design 101: Sustainable Lighting Trends

As an office owner, you want to design a functional and appealing space that your employees will enjoy. When your staff is comfortable with the workspace (..)

sustainable design

lighting solutions

sustainable lighting