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Timber: Making the most of Ireland’s fastest-growing natural resource

Timber: Making the most of Ireland’s fastest-growing natural resource

Key policy decisions need to be taken, says Ibec Ireland has delivered a great success story over the last 100 years, in returning our forests from the brink of extinction and developing a valuable natural resource that will deliver hundreds of thousands of new homes and lock away millions […] Click here to view original […]

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Getting off gas is meant to be cheaper and greener, but for people like Steven the costs can be too great

Getting off gas is meant to be cheaper and greener, but for people like Steven the costs can be too great

Steven Secker felt like he had no other options when his solar hot water system broke down. (ABC News: Keane Bourke) When Steven Secker’s hot water heater broke he felt backed into a corner. Key points: It’s feared some households will be left behind shifting from gas to electric […] Click here to view original

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New Report on Massachusetts’s Building Code Confirms: It’s Harder to Build Energy-Efficient Housing When You Don’t Let People Build Anything

New Report on Massachusetts’s Building Code Confirms: It’s Harder to Build Energy-Efficient Housing When You Don’t Let People Build Anything

Photo by Cloris Ying on Unsplash The state of Massachusetts lets municipal governments choose how strictly they regulate energy efficiency in buildings. Fifty-two of the state’s municipalities use the base building code, whereas 299, including Boston, have opted into the stricter “stretch” energy code. In addition to these two, […] Click here to view original

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Report puts price on green homes transition

Report puts price on green homes transition

AP FILE PHOTO/ROGELIO V. SOLIS AP FILE PHOTO/ROGELIO V. SOLIS BOSTON — Without additional financial support, climate-friendly building regulations could “push homeownership out of reach” for some Massachusetts families, according to a new report from the the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts. The report estimates that the […] Click here to view original

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Energy Storage in Building Materials: The Next Big Thing in Green Construction

Energy Storage in Building Materials: The Next Big Thing in Green Construction

Exploring the Potential of Energy Storage in Building Materials: Revolutionizing Green Construction Energy storage in building materials is a concept that has the potential to revolutionize the green construction industry. As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change and the need for sustainable energy solutions, […] Click here to view original

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Energy-Positive Buildings: A Growing Trend in Green Construction

Energy-Positive Buildings: A Growing Trend in Green Construction

Energy-Positive Buildings: A Growing Trend in Green Construction Energy-positive buildings, also known as energy-plus or net-positive buildings, are structures that generate more energy than they consume over the course of a year. This innovative approach to green construction is gaining momentum worldwide, as architects, engineers, and builders seek to […] Click here to view original

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