Sustainable Construction News

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Proposals have been made to develop further renewable energy sites in Glasgow in the years ahead.

Sustainable Glasgow has revealed that it would like to see a reduction in the amount of the city''s heating which is supplied by electrical, oil and coal resources.

Things like Combined Heat and Power Systems and biogas could instead be developed mo... read the full article on Glasgow set for further renewable energy projects?

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

Renewable energy may prove to be one area that is focused on in a new local authority scheme which is being backed by the government.

A number of councils, in regions such as Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester, are to take part in the initiative, which will encourage them to look at issues such as insulation and other retrofitting measures.

Und... read the full article on Councils may focus on renewable energy in low carbon frameworks

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Ministers should ensure that their plans for domestic renewable energy generation stretch far enough, according to one expert.

Leonie Green, the head of external affairs at the Renewable Energy Association, believes that forthcoming government feed-in tariff plans need to be extensive.

She commented: ''The new renewable electricity payment schem... read the full article on Govt ''should extend domestic renewable energy scheme''

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A number of job opportunities may arise in relation to sustainability due to consumer demand for green building products which are more eco-friendly in nature, it has been suggested.

James Murray, editor of the environmental website BusinessGreen.com, believes that there are likely to be more green jobs in the coming years.

He commented: ''Part... read the full article on Demand for green building products may lead to more jobs

Posted by Robert Shields.

A number of sustainable construction measures are to be incorporated into a new accommodation development planned for the University of Liverpool.

It has been confirmed that the Eco Residences site will benefit from the introduction of things like a system for rainwater harvesting and green roofing.

Meanwhile, the Chatham Street project, which i... read the full article on Liverpool Uni site to focus on sustainable construction

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

UK homeowners might enjoy financial benefits if further energy efficient lighting products are developed in the near future, according to one minister.

Backed by the government''s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in collaboration with the Technology Strategy Board, a new competition has this week been announced, in order to support th... read the full article on Light-related green building products may lower energy costs

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The potential launch of a boiler scrappage initiative, which would apply to homeowners in Wales, is being looked at by some of the country''s politicians, it has been noted.

Welsh householders keen to install green building products into their properties may be keen to note that Jane Davidson, the Welsh Assembly government''s environment minister, recent... read the full article on Green Welsh homeowners could see boiler scrappage initiative

Posted by Andrew Marshall.

The country''s buildings need more than just green building products such as insulation to improve their environmental performance, an expert has pointed out.

According to Dr Scott Steedman, there are a number of new areas that should be looked at in order to address the issue of sustainability.

Speaking after the publication of a Royal Academy... read the full article on Sustainable construction ''requires more than just insulation''

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A renewable energy site based in Cornwall is to receive an upgrade, it has been confirmed.

According to ScottishPower Renewables, the Carland Cross wind farm project, which is situated near Truro, will soon be capable of creating as much as 20MW of power, thanks to the introduction of ten new turbines.

The organisation''s managing director Keith... read the full article on Cornish renewable energy site set for upgrade work

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Renewable energy projects that rely on hydro power should be introduced in a careful manner so that they do not cause any harm to local environments, it has been suggested.

According to a spokesperson from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), there are a number of benefits that such schemes can have.

Nevertheless, she went on to... read the full article on Hydro renewable energy projects ''should be carefully introduced''