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New digital library of exemplar sustainable buildings from across the world launched

19th November 2019 by Irene_igbc

19 November 2019 – Today the World Green Building Council  has launched a new digital case study library showcasing examples of the world’s most cutting-edge sustainable buildings. Each case study demonstrates enhanced performance in relation to health benefits or achieve net zero operational carbon, as verified by established certification schemes, rating tools or other third-party […]

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New report: the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050

24th September 2019 by admin

With the support of more than 80 organisations, the World Green Building Council’s new report describes actions to revolutionise the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions.

Filed Under: latest news, news Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, epd, Embodied Carbon

Set of recommendations on improving energy efficiency in the rental market launched

4th July 2019 by admin

The Irish Green Building Council launched today – 4th July – a set of recommendations to improve energy efficiency standards in the rental market. The Irish Green Building Council proposes that the Government introduce a series of regulatory and financial measures to improve energy efficiency performance in the rental sector. These recommendations are contained in […]

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National Renovation Upskilling Committee launched

6th March 2019 by admin

On Tuesday, 12th Feb, Ireland’s National Renovation Upskilling Committee (Reno-NUC) was officially launched by Minister Damien English T.D. The objective of the committee is to encourage and facilitate construction workers and building professionals upskilling in energy renovation.

Filed Under: latest news, news Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, Build Upon, Retrofit, Skills, Energy Renovation, Upskilling, 2019

Energy Efficient Mortgages: A greener future for Ireland

3rd December 2018 by admin

The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is, today, unveiling its definition of an energy efficient mortgage which is the result of extensive cross-sectoral, market consultation of the lending institutions piloting the energy efficient mortgage framework.

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Indoor air quality in Irish homes raised as key concern at Irish Green Building Council’s Conference

8th November 2018 by admin

Thursday, 8th November: Indoor air pollution was extensively discussed today (8.11) at the Irish Green Building Council’s conference. It represents a major health risk factor for Ireland’s new home building programme. Irish people spend 90% of their time indoors. Poor ventilation can have significant implications on health. As new homes become more insulated and airtight […]

Filed Under: latest news, news Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, Home Performance Index, Better Homes, 2018, air quality

Leading Construction Industry Organisations Call for a more Holistic Approach to Energy Renovation in an Open Letter to Ministers

4th July 2018 by admin

Five construction industry bodies have asked the Ministers for Finance, Housing and Climate Action to take a more holistic approach to energy renovation.

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New Housing Development in Dún Laoghaire Town achieves exacting Home Performance Index Silver Certification

31st May 2018 by admin

The Irish Green Building Council awarded the exacting Home Performance Index silver certification to a multi-unit social housing development in Dún Laoghaire.

Filed Under: latest news, news Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, Home Performance Index, Residential, Sisk, Quality

Final set of recommendations for a user-friendly holistic energy efficiency accreditation for building professionals launched

27th April 2018 by admin

The Irish Green Building Council launched today (27.04) a final set of recommendations for a user-friendly holistic energy efficiency accreditation for building professionals.

Filed Under: latest news, news Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, Renovation, Retrofit, ECCoPro, Energy Renovation, Upskilling

Towards Energy Efficient Mortgages

23rd April 2018 by admin

Buildings are responsible for 36% of CO2 emissions in Europe and making them more energy efficient is critical in reaching our climate targets. While recent increases in government incentives are part of the solution, the scale of the challenge means that private investment must be mobilised.

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New study shows strong demand for energy efficient mortgages

15th February 2018 by admin

New study shows strong demand for energy efficient mortgages

Filed Under: latest news, news Tagged With: Energy Efficiency, Build Upon, Renovation, Retrofit, mortgages, Green Finance

Pioneering banks prepare to pilot energy efficiency mortgages

12th February 2018 by admin

The Irish Green Building Council has launched today (12th Feb.) ground-breaking new proposals for a European ‘energy efficiency mortgage’ scheme, which pioneering banks and buildings experts are preparing to pilot. 

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IGBC call for feedback on its initial recommendations for energy renovation upskilling of building professionals

29th January 2018 by admin

The Irish Green Building Council has announced today (29.01) a four weeks comment period on its initial set of recommendations for energy renovation upskilling of building professionals. Commenting on the launch of this consultation period, Pat Barry, CEO, IGBC said: “The Irish Green Building Council is delighted to work with Ireland’s main construction institutes on […]

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EU considering changes to banking rules to reward consumers for choosing greener buildings

5th January 2018 by admin

Efforts to cut emissions from Europe’s building stock received a major boost as the European Commission said it was considering lowering capital requirements for banks in order to help reward consumers investing in energy efficient buildings.

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Why Retail Banks should get involved in the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative?

11th December 2017 by admin

One can be forgiven for embracing a pessimistic view on the future of retail banking: low margins, huge adaptation costs to digitalisation, and new regulatory burdens are constantly – and rightly – mentioned as the biggest challenges for the industry. However, what if retail banks could reinvent themselves as, well, retail banks, committed precisely to […]

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