The European Commission’s DG Energy has recently launched a public consultation regarding the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The aim is to evaluate whether the Directive has met its aims, and to explore issues in relation to the Smart Finance for Smart Buildings initiative as well as how the Directive relates […]

The BUILD UPON project is tackling one of Europe’s most critical climate challenges: improving our existing buildings to save energy and create a better quality of life for all. We are looking for a passionate web/graphic design team to work with us on designing the project’s website and Wiki. Are you up to the challenge? […]

IRELAND HAS SIGNIFICANT ENERGY SAVINGS POTENTIAL This important new SEAI report identifies massive potential energy savings amounting to nearly a quarter of Ireland’s primary energy demand in 2013 (nearly 35 TWh). These savings are over and above what is required to bridge the current gap to the 2020 energy efficiency target. The identified measures are both […]

Date: 21 May 2015 The Minister for Communications Energy and Natural resources Alex White today launched the Irish part of a €2.35 million project – Build Upon, to help mobilise financial, professional, construction and civic groups to agree a long term strategy to speed up the rate of deep energy renovation of the entire building […]

The Irish Green Building Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to join us, to help us mainstream Green Building in Ireland. Closing date 30.04.2015 Salary range – €40,000 – €45,000 comensurate with skills and experience. We seek a senior staff member who can help us grow the IGBC, complementing our existing technical knowledge skills […]

Green Building Councils across Europe are today launching an ambitious €2.35 million project to support governments in designing and implementing the national renovation strategies many have so far struggled to deliver in accordance with EU law.

Minister for Energy, Alex White T.D., today announced a boost in the level of grants available to householders who want to undertake energy efficiency improvements. The cash value of every grant available to householders under the Better Energy Homes Scheme has been increased by between 25-50%

Welcome to the Irish Green Building Council’s new website. This provides not only a better insight into what we do, but should  act as a portal on Green Building in Ireland, clarifying and connecting key policy papers, guidance documents on every aspect of green building. It was a good time to reflect on how far we […]