Upgrading our homes so that they use less energy is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse-gas emissions. Energy renovation can also improve the lives of people who experience fuel poverty. However, poor quality retrofits can potentially have a detrimental impact on a property and the health of its occupants.
Interim NZEB Specification for Public Sector buildings
Ireland: Interim NZEB Specification for Public Sector buildings published.
Ireland presents national renovation strategy at Build Upon Summit
In Brussels last week, the BUILD UPON Leaders Summit brought countries and actors from across Europe together to present future plans for the renovation of the region’s buildings – ending a year-long campaign of over 100 events led by European Green Building Councils. With heated negotiations on the EU’s main energy efficiency laws underway, and […]
Towards large scale deep energy renovation – Unlocking Ireland’s potential
Launch of the IGBC’s final set of recommendations for a better national renovation strategy.
1st HPI certified private development
Silken Park in City West has been the first private development to achieve the exacting Home Performance Index (HPI) label.
Green Small Organisation of the Year 2017
We are very honored to have picked up a win for the Green Small Organisation of the Year Category at the 2017 Green Awards and congratulate all our members who received an award on the night.
Green Room Conference 2017
Kevin O’Rourke discusses renovation strategies with WGBC
Kevin O’Rourke, IGBC Board Member and a key Build Upon change maker talks to WGBC on the challenges of implementing a renovation strategy,
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IGBC Shortlisted for the Green Awards
The IGBC is delighted to have been shortlisted for three Green Awards in 2017
WGBC Global Update December 2016
What’s in store for 2017? As our Annual Report demonstrates, 2016 has been a year of great change and progress for the global green building movement (see item below). But what’s in store for the next 12 months? Our final Global Update of the year provides the perfect opportunity to share some of the major […]
European Policy Update December 2016
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s December 2016 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. This update will focus heavily on the key elements of the Winter Package. Commission unveils much anticipated Winter Package On 30 November, the European Commission presented […]
European Policy Update October 2016
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s October 2016 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. It’s been a busy start since the summer break, so we hope this helps you catch up on all the key news. ERN respond to consultation […]
European Policy Update September 2016
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s September 2016 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. It’s been a busy start since the summer break, so we hope this helps you catch up on all the key news. Sefcovic underlines importance […]
Launch of the EPD Ireland Project
The IGBC launched the EPD Ireland project on Friday 9 December. The project will allow suppliers and manufacturers to develop and upload their 3rd party verified EPD on a national platform.
IGBC 2016 Activity Report
We are delighted to present our 2016 Activity Report, outlining our achievements in the past year.
Charging for excess water consumption necessary to drive down Ireland’s carbon emissions from new homes
Friday, 2nd December: IGBC proposes solution for measuring excess water. The recent recommendation by the expert water commission to charge only for excessive water use may be a sensible approach and could be used to ensure that all new homes are water efficient according to the Irish Green Building Council. The Irish Green Building Council have […]
Launch of Gyproc Plasterboard Recycling Service
Gyproc launches a €1.5m sustainability investment with the launch of Ireland’s first ever plasterboard recycling service.
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