Tipperary Energy Agency has launched a pilot funding project that aims to deliver a deep retrofit for homes funded with a repayable loan and significant capital discounts. The project aims to move away from shallow retrofit and test applications of whole house retrofit focusing on cost effective solutions. This type of retrofit is designed to significantly decrease Ireland’s carbon emissions from the domestic sector and is critical to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Xavier Dubuisson is a consulting engineer with over 16 years of experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency. He founded XD Consulting in 2011 to provide sustainable energy services to private and public sector clients. He has pioneered local energy planning in Ireland and continues to support communities in transitioning to a low-carbon future.
A zero energy home is one that generates as much renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year through extreme energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems. It requires air sealing, insulation, efficient appliances and lighting, and a renewable energy system like solar panels. The goal is for the amount of energy produced each year to equal the amount used so the home's annual energy balance is zero. Efficiency Vermont helps homeowners achieve zero energy through energy assessments, financing options like PACE loans, and supporting efficiency upgrades and renewable installations.
The Green Deal program aims to create 100,000 jobs by 2015 through energy efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses. It will commence in late 2012 and offer measures like insulation, efficient heating and lighting, and renewables. The program will target the 26.6 million homes in the UK, a large portion of which could benefit from upgrades like loft and cavity wall insulation. The Green Deal will follow a process where assessments identify eligible measures, financing covers installation costs, and repayments are made through energy bills over time. Quality control standards and accredited professionals will aim to ensure high quality installations.
I-solarlite - Manufacturer of the revolutionary solar lanternI-solarlite Ltd
I-Solarlite addresses the issues of unreliable electricity among the rural populations of the developing countries.
Our target consumers include village families, communities, sailors, vendors and many more.
We aim to satisfy the customers by offering good products at affordable pricing.
This document discusses the rise of urban farming and its current challenges. It introduces a new company and technology called Agriscaping that aims to make urban farming easier by allowing people to grow food anywhere, including indoors and in full shade. Their system uses new micro-climate technology and aims to unite and empower urban farmers, home gardeners, and landscape professionals through online education and certifications. It compares the costs and productivity of traditional farming and landscaping to Agriscaping methods.
Stimulating the energy renovation market remains one of the biggest challenges. BetterHome (BeH) sets out to illustrate how the BeH innovative business model can drive deep renovations across Europe, proving that a more service-oriented supply-side coupled with a deeper awareness of demand-side can change the landscape and essentially the renovation market.
As an industry-driven one-stop-shop service, BetterHome has been successful in boosting
Tipperary Energy Agency has launched a pilot funding project that aims to deliver a deep retrofit for homes funded with a repayable loan and significant capital discounts. The project aims to move away from shallow retrofit and test applications of whole house retrofit focusing on cost effective solutions. This type of retrofit is designed to significantly decrease Ireland’s carbon emissions from the domestic sector and is critical to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Xavier Dubuisson is a consulting engineer with over 16 years of experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency. He founded XD Consulting in 2011 to provide sustainable energy services to private and public sector clients. He has pioneered local energy planning in Ireland and continues to support communities in transitioning to a low-carbon future.
A zero energy home is one that generates as much renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year through extreme energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems. It requires air sealing, insulation, efficient appliances and lighting, and a renewable energy system like solar panels. The goal is for the amount of energy produced each year to equal the amount used so the home's annual energy balance is zero. Efficiency Vermont helps homeowners achieve zero energy through energy assessments, financing options like PACE loans, and supporting efficiency upgrades and renewable installations.
The Green Deal program aims to create 100,000 jobs by 2015 through energy efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses. It will commence in late 2012 and offer measures like insulation, efficient heating and lighting, and renewables. The program will target the 26.6 million homes in the UK, a large portion of which could benefit from upgrades like loft and cavity wall insulation. The Green Deal will follow a process where assessments identify eligible measures, financing covers installation costs, and repayments are made through energy bills over time. Quality control standards and accredited professionals will aim to ensure high quality installations.
I-solarlite - Manufacturer of the revolutionary solar lanternI-solarlite Ltd
I-Solarlite addresses the issues of unreliable electricity among the rural populations of the developing countries.
Our target consumers include village families, communities, sailors, vendors and many more.
We aim to satisfy the customers by offering good products at affordable pricing.
This document discusses the rise of urban farming and its current challenges. It introduces a new company and technology called Agriscaping that aims to make urban farming easier by allowing people to grow food anywhere, including indoors and in full shade. Their system uses new micro-climate technology and aims to unite and empower urban farmers, home gardeners, and landscape professionals through online education and certifications. It compares the costs and productivity of traditional farming and landscaping to Agriscaping methods.
Stimulating the energy renovation market remains one of the biggest challenges. BetterHome (BeH) sets out to illustrate how the BeH innovative business model can drive deep renovations across Europe, proving that a more service-oriented supply-side coupled with a deeper awareness of demand-side can change the landscape and essentially the renovation market.
As an industry-driven one-stop-shop service, BetterHome has been successful in boosting
The document discusses how the home building industry is moving towards more sustainable "green" building practices that focus on energy efficiency, healthy materials, and affordability. It provides examples of an affordable green home and geothermal dream home designed by Dominick Tringali Architects that achieved significant energy cost savings through strategic design and high-performance systems like geothermal heating and cooling. The homes demonstrate how green building principles can be applied to create healthy, efficient, and affordable housing.
The presentation discusses zero net energy homes, which produce as much energy as they use through efficiency measures like air-tight construction, insulation, and high-efficiency appliances as well as solar panels. These homes have no energy bills after the first year, lower emissions, increased value, and improved health and comfort. With standard building techniques and incentives, zero net energy homes can cost around 5% more than standard homes to build but are a sound investment. Developing the design requires a team that considers the site's characteristics.
BedZed is a sustainable housing development in London that achieved significant reductions in energy, transport, water, and waste impacts. It features on-site renewable energy generation, a car sharing club to reduce individual car use, and community gardens to grow organic food locally. Residents reported an improved quality of life with flexible living spaces and a strong sense of community, knowing many neighbors by name on average. Key facts show the development achieved an 81% reduction in energy use for heating, a 45% reduction in electricity use, and a 64% reduction in car mileage per resident compared to typical lifestyles.
Energy Efficiency the Multifamily Business Strategy Craig CobbTNenergy
The document discusses Lawler Wood Housing, a developer and property management company focused on affordable housing. It has developed 55 properties with 7,785 affordable units since 1999. The document outlines Lawler Wood Housing's increased focus on energy efficiency upgrades in its redevelopments from 2010 onward, including new insulation, windows, appliances and HVAC systems. It provides case studies of three properties redeveloped with energy efficient upgrades, showing significant decreases in monthly utility allowances and expenses per unit. The upgrades provide benefits like lower utility bills for tenants, more cash flow, and ability to leverage more private funding and fewer tax credits for future deals.
PowerPoint Presentations by the 6th grade students of 7th Primary School of Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece (School Year 2012-2013, English Teacher: Maria Papadaki) for the Environmental Programme entitled "Τσιμεντένιες πόλεις, πέτρινες ζωές" OR "Cities of cement, Lives of stone" in cooperation with the Greek teacher and the Arts teacher of the class. Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly housing development in Hackbridge, London, England.
PowerPoint Presentations by the 6th grade students of 7th Primary School of Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece (School Year 2012-2013, English Teacher: Maria Papadaki) for the Environmental Programme entitled "Τσιμεντένιες πόλεις, πέτρινες ζωές" OR "Cities of cement, Lives of stone" in cooperation with the Greek teacher and the Arts teacher of the class. Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly housing development in Hackbridge, London, England.
Passivhaus, If you think it will cost more it willNick Grant
Passivhaus buildings can be cost-effective and have flexible designs if certain principles are followed. Constraints like energy efficiency, size and cost should be embraced rather than seen as limitations. Simple structural strategies like continuous insulation and airtight designs can reduce thermal bridging and construction complexity. Limiting window area and using fixed glazing where possible cuts costs versus mechanical shading or opening windows. Keeping mechanical systems simple with basic radiant heating keeps costs low compared to complex ventilation setups. Past housing examples like Denby Dale show Passivhaus can be achieved at standard costs when principles are followed.
PowerPoint Presentations by the 6th grade students of 7th Primary School of Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece (School Year 2012-2013, English Teacher: Maria Papadaki) for the Environmental Programme entitled "Τσιμεντένιες πόλεις, πέτρινες ζωές" OR "Cities of cement, Lives of stone" in cooperation with the Greek teacher and the Arts teacher of the class. Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly housing development in Hackbridge, London, England.
Parlin Meyer of BrightBuilt Homes presented on their efforts to address the demand for affordable, net-zero modular single family homes. BrightBuilt builds high-performance modular homes that cost between $140-$175 per square foot, including site costs and sometimes renewable energy systems. Their homes have instant payback on solar panels due to low electricity costs over 30 years. As 75% of the built environment will be new or renovated in the next 30 years, BrightBuilt aims to help set new construction standards and build homes at a faster pace through modular construction while overcoming technical, manufacturing, market, and policy barriers.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Energize CT: Energy Efficiency Program for the Connecticut Lodging AssociationBarbara Malmberg, PMP
A partnership of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State and local electric and gas utilities helping consumers save money and use clean, affordable energy.
A home that is inSTEAD of homelessness, takes stress off the municipality infrastructure by implementing RESTs (renewable energy systems technologies), atmospheric water generators, and eco-sanitary/thermophilic compost dry toilet systems to support hyper-intense urban farms, and urban agriculture. This provides a STEADfast alternative to the streets, giving people someplace STEADy in the middle of disaster, or Everyday Brilliance for Disaster Resilience. PREPARE. RESPOND. ADAPT.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
The document summarizes a presentation on solutions for heating Vermont in a way that supports health, the economy and the climate. It discusses why how Vermont heats its homes and buildings matters, and how heating fits into the state's renewable energy and emissions reduction commitments. Examples are provided of efficiency upgrades at the Fairbanks Museum and in a home. Charts show heating trends and the need to transition heating to meet climate goals. Options for heating with wood and pellet fuels are reviewed, along with their costs and incentives.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
Green energy is produced using renewable or sustainable energy sources. fossil energy contributes significantly to climate change. Green energy is energy obtained from energy sources that do not impact your health, pollute the environment and do not represent a burden on the environment. If your looking for the latest and fastest solution to solve these problems here"s a phenomenal new product I found that works great and a great way to save a lot of money too.
This document discusses converting distressed properties into eco-efficient homes using 203K renovation loans. It summarizes that 48% of current real estate listings are distressed properties, creating opportunities to purchase them at discounts and renovate using 203K loans that provide up to $35,000 for improvements alongside energy rebates. Renovating properties can increase their value while creating more sustainable homes through green upgrades like solar panels and better insulation. The 203K loan process and eligible improvement types are outlined.
Rod Oram 350 A uckland Launch Party - November_2012350nz
Rod Oram gave a presentation to 350.org.nz about sustainability and the rise of civil society. He discussed how the economic crisis required a big, slow fix rather than a quick one. He talked about growing risks, social unrest, and exceeding environmental limits. Oram also covered commitments made at sustainability summits, voluntary actions by organizations, and the rise of civil society as a new form of democracy.
This document summarizes a presentation by Gillian King about doing density properly through collaborative planning and design. It discusses the importance of transparency, communication, and collaboration in the planning process. It also emphasizes the need to consider goals like community, conservation, transportation options, self-sufficiency, and food production in planning density to meet both community and environmental needs.
The document discusses how the home building industry is moving towards more sustainable "green" building practices that focus on energy efficiency, healthy materials, and affordability. It provides examples of an affordable green home and geothermal dream home designed by Dominick Tringali Architects that achieved significant energy cost savings through strategic design and high-performance systems like geothermal heating and cooling. The homes demonstrate how green building principles can be applied to create healthy, efficient, and affordable housing.
The presentation discusses zero net energy homes, which produce as much energy as they use through efficiency measures like air-tight construction, insulation, and high-efficiency appliances as well as solar panels. These homes have no energy bills after the first year, lower emissions, increased value, and improved health and comfort. With standard building techniques and incentives, zero net energy homes can cost around 5% more than standard homes to build but are a sound investment. Developing the design requires a team that considers the site's characteristics.
BedZed is a sustainable housing development in London that achieved significant reductions in energy, transport, water, and waste impacts. It features on-site renewable energy generation, a car sharing club to reduce individual car use, and community gardens to grow organic food locally. Residents reported an improved quality of life with flexible living spaces and a strong sense of community, knowing many neighbors by name on average. Key facts show the development achieved an 81% reduction in energy use for heating, a 45% reduction in electricity use, and a 64% reduction in car mileage per resident compared to typical lifestyles.
Energy Efficiency the Multifamily Business Strategy Craig CobbTNenergy
The document discusses Lawler Wood Housing, a developer and property management company focused on affordable housing. It has developed 55 properties with 7,785 affordable units since 1999. The document outlines Lawler Wood Housing's increased focus on energy efficiency upgrades in its redevelopments from 2010 onward, including new insulation, windows, appliances and HVAC systems. It provides case studies of three properties redeveloped with energy efficient upgrades, showing significant decreases in monthly utility allowances and expenses per unit. The upgrades provide benefits like lower utility bills for tenants, more cash flow, and ability to leverage more private funding and fewer tax credits for future deals.
PowerPoint Presentations by the 6th grade students of 7th Primary School of Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece (School Year 2012-2013, English Teacher: Maria Papadaki) for the Environmental Programme entitled "Τσιμεντένιες πόλεις, πέτρινες ζωές" OR "Cities of cement, Lives of stone" in cooperation with the Greek teacher and the Arts teacher of the class. Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly housing development in Hackbridge, London, England.
PowerPoint Presentations by the 6th grade students of 7th Primary School of Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece (School Year 2012-2013, English Teacher: Maria Papadaki) for the Environmental Programme entitled "Τσιμεντένιες πόλεις, πέτρινες ζωές" OR "Cities of cement, Lives of stone" in cooperation with the Greek teacher and the Arts teacher of the class. Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly housing development in Hackbridge, London, England.
Passivhaus, If you think it will cost more it willNick Grant
Passivhaus buildings can be cost-effective and have flexible designs if certain principles are followed. Constraints like energy efficiency, size and cost should be embraced rather than seen as limitations. Simple structural strategies like continuous insulation and airtight designs can reduce thermal bridging and construction complexity. Limiting window area and using fixed glazing where possible cuts costs versus mechanical shading or opening windows. Keeping mechanical systems simple with basic radiant heating keeps costs low compared to complex ventilation setups. Past housing examples like Denby Dale show Passivhaus can be achieved at standard costs when principles are followed.
PowerPoint Presentations by the 6th grade students of 7th Primary School of Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece (School Year 2012-2013, English Teacher: Maria Papadaki) for the Environmental Programme entitled "Τσιμεντένιες πόλεις, πέτρινες ζωές" OR "Cities of cement, Lives of stone" in cooperation with the Greek teacher and the Arts teacher of the class. Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) is an environmentally friendly housing development in Hackbridge, London, England.
Parlin Meyer of BrightBuilt Homes presented on their efforts to address the demand for affordable, net-zero modular single family homes. BrightBuilt builds high-performance modular homes that cost between $140-$175 per square foot, including site costs and sometimes renewable energy systems. Their homes have instant payback on solar panels due to low electricity costs over 30 years. As 75% of the built environment will be new or renovated in the next 30 years, BrightBuilt aims to help set new construction standards and build homes at a faster pace through modular construction while overcoming technical, manufacturing, market, and policy barriers.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Energize CT: Energy Efficiency Program for the Connecticut Lodging AssociationBarbara Malmberg, PMP
A partnership of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State and local electric and gas utilities helping consumers save money and use clean, affordable energy.
A home that is inSTEAD of homelessness, takes stress off the municipality infrastructure by implementing RESTs (renewable energy systems technologies), atmospheric water generators, and eco-sanitary/thermophilic compost dry toilet systems to support hyper-intense urban farms, and urban agriculture. This provides a STEADfast alternative to the streets, giving people someplace STEADy in the middle of disaster, or Everyday Brilliance for Disaster Resilience. PREPARE. RESPOND. ADAPT.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
The document summarizes a presentation on solutions for heating Vermont in a way that supports health, the economy and the climate. It discusses why how Vermont heats its homes and buildings matters, and how heating fits into the state's renewable energy and emissions reduction commitments. Examples are provided of efficiency upgrades at the Fairbanks Museum and in a home. Charts show heating trends and the need to transition heating to meet climate goals. Options for heating with wood and pellet fuels are reviewed, along with their costs and incentives.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
Green energy is produced using renewable or sustainable energy sources. fossil energy contributes significantly to climate change. Green energy is energy obtained from energy sources that do not impact your health, pollute the environment and do not represent a burden on the environment. If your looking for the latest and fastest solution to solve these problems here"s a phenomenal new product I found that works great and a great way to save a lot of money too.
This document discusses converting distressed properties into eco-efficient homes using 203K renovation loans. It summarizes that 48% of current real estate listings are distressed properties, creating opportunities to purchase them at discounts and renovate using 203K loans that provide up to $35,000 for improvements alongside energy rebates. Renovating properties can increase their value while creating more sustainable homes through green upgrades like solar panels and better insulation. The 203K loan process and eligible improvement types are outlined.
Rod Oram 350 A uckland Launch Party - November_2012350nz
Rod Oram gave a presentation to 350.org.nz about sustainability and the rise of civil society. He discussed how the economic crisis required a big, slow fix rather than a quick one. He talked about growing risks, social unrest, and exceeding environmental limits. Oram also covered commitments made at sustainability summits, voluntary actions by organizations, and the rise of civil society as a new form of democracy.
This document summarizes a presentation by Gillian King about doing density properly through collaborative planning and design. It discusses the importance of transparency, communication, and collaboration in the planning process. It also emphasizes the need to consider goals like community, conservation, transportation options, self-sufficiency, and food production in planning density to meet both community and environmental needs.
This presentation about Templederry Community Wind Farm was delivered by Paul Kenny, at the Manage Energy event 'Energy Agencies & Energy Services of Regional Authorities'
The document discusses reimagining neighborhoods to be more sustainable. It covers topics like the characteristics of sustainable neighborhoods, including social well-being, governance, transportation, green spaces, local economy, density, services, and diversity. The presentation provides information on making neighborhoods more vibrant and livable through compact design, mixed uses, accessibility, and engaging the community.
Transition Guelph: From Oil Dependency to Local ResilienceBringFoodHome
The document outlines the Transition Guelph 2030 initiative which aims to increase the community's resilience and reduce its carbon emissions in response to peak oil and climate change. It discusses forming groups to address key issues like food, energy, transport. The goal is a community-defined "Resilience Action Plan" to help Guelph transition to using less energy in a planned way. It also describes various projects and initiatives the group has undertaken like festivals, permablitzes, community orchards, and time banking to engage the community and build resilience.
The American Institutes of Architects' design assistance program has served as a model for grassroots disaster recovery. See principles, case studies, lessons learned, etc.
15.11.18 Local govt in the 21st century - enkel collectiveenkelcollective
We live in a world of rapid change with big shifts in many areas of society. Large Silicon Valley corporations deliver services that government traditionally has delivered, and exponential technology development makes it increasingly difficult for government and legislators to keep up.
Furthermore, we have in the past years seen an increasing distrust in political institutions on all levels. One consequence of this is a global movement of citizen-led societal innovation through initiatives such as makerspaces, repair cafés, tool libraries, co-operatives and community sharing through social media. I.e. citizens begin to take things in their own hands.
This document summarizes Dr. Simon Duffy's presentation on overcoming barriers to change and technological diffusion. Some key points:
- He created individual budgets in 1996 in Glasgow to allow more flexible support for people. This led to better outcomes with no additional costs.
- He later established In Control to pilot individual budgets in the UK, which gained government support. By 2013, the government expected all social care to use individual budgets.
- For change to happen, ideas must be made practical and attractive to join rather than being mandated or regulated heavily from the top-down. Innovation thrives when barriers are reduced.
- The social sector is essential for social innovation and exercising active citizenship. It provides
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Director of Lichfield District Council on the district's draft climate change strategy. The presentation covers the key issues of affordability, reliability and reducing carbon in the energy sector. It discusses the differing views of climate change activists and skeptics. Charts are presented showing historical greenhouse gas emissions levels. The presentation outlines what reducing carbon emissions to meet 2020 targets would mean for residents of Lichfield. It provides an overview of the climate change strategy, which was developed based on national and local policy drivers, and establishes aims, targets and actions across various themes.
Envirodigital is a new company set up to help cultural organizations become more environmentally sustainable and carbon neutral through the use of digital technologies and clean solutions. The company will create a manifesto and supporting resources to convince leaders in the cultural sector that environmental sustainability is an urgent issue that requires investment and organizational change. This will include a provocation paper, online community, and conference to start a debate and provide a framework for action. The goal is to address the greatest threat to the long term sustainability of the cultural sector, which is climate change and the depletion of the planet's resources if growth continues unchecked.
A flagship Maori-community owned Renewable Energy Project in New ZealandKaramea Insley
A Maori community innovative partnership and the start of a journey of both local and national significance that brings together some of the best knowledge in New Zealand the world to design and build a new community owned renewable energy enterprise.
The Hikurangi Foundation and the Kaitiakitanga Project Team have sought to partner with you for the very real purpose of designing a pilot community-owned energy project that can be made a reality within an immediate timeframe.
Community energy is a catchall phrase given to renewable energy generation projects where the means of generation are owned and managed locally.
Community energy delivers multiple benefits including: energy literacy, active local governance, household-linked activities leading to efficiency and health improvements, new jobs, and long-term income streams that can drive local economic development. Community energy is moving to scale in many countries around the world, creating diverse organizational structures and using different technologies along the way.
As an example, the German town of Wildpolsreid (with a population of 2,700) produces 321% of their own energy needs and sells the excess to yield an income of US$5.7 million a year.
The village’s initiative first started in 1997 when the village council decided that it should build new industries, keep initiatives local, bring in new revenue, and not create debt.
Over the past 14 years, the community has equipped nine new community buildings with solar panels, built five bio-gas digesters and installed seven windmills with two more on the way.
In the village itself, 190 private households have solar panels while the district also benefits from three small hydro power plants, ecological flood control, and a natural waste water system.
This project is a flagship project for not only Maori communities but indeed for New Zealand.
The document discusses ways to measure and reduce the environmental impact of 1 million people. It outlines metrics like ecological footprint, carbon footprint, and water footprint to quantify impact. It then presents some ideas for how individuals and organizations could work to offset these impacts, such as through click-to-donate websites, more efficient cook stoves and toilets, sustainable investing, and policy changes. The document asks for feedback on current and potential future projects aimed at making progress on these issues.
Public Awareness and Environmental conservatinAlok Yadav
This document discusses the importance of public awareness and environmental conservation. It begins by explaining how human activities like industrialization, deforestation, and improper waste disposal have negatively impacted the environment. It then discusses the need to educate the public about environmental issues so that governments can implement sustainable solutions. Various strategies for raising environmental awareness among different groups are provided, such as educational events, social media campaigns, and distributing informational brochures. The roles of individuals, teachers, and governments in environmental protection are also outlined. Overall, the document stresses that widespread environmental awareness is crucial for protecting natural resources and the planet for future generations.
This document summarizes research on communicating about climate change and transportation/land use policies. Key findings include:
1) Avoid problematic language and focus messaging on values like community and health.
2) Link policies to beliefs around preserving land, reducing traffic, and improving air quality.
3) Use positive semantics describing choices, options, and specific successful examples.
4) For land use, specify details of development addressing concerns over parks, schools, and design.
Neilston is a former mill town that is now a commuter community outside Glasgow with pockets of disadvantage. The Neilston Development Trust aims to make Neilston a better place to live through physical improvements, cultural/social growth, and sustainable development. A key initiative was the Neilston Community Windfarm, a joint venture between the Trust and a commercial developer. The windfarm consists of 4 turbines that generate income for the community. The Trust was able to finance its stake through loans, demonstrating that community renewable energy projects can provide local economic and social benefits if communities have access to funding.
Mark Linder North Africa Oil & Gas 2014 AlgiersMark Linder
The document discusses lessons that can be transferred from unconventional shale development around the world to North Africa. It summarizes that the USA has proven the technical and commercial barriers can be overcome, while the UK and Europe show that political and social factors will ultimately determine if the resources can be exploited. The document outlines five key issues to expect with shale development and recommendations for addressing them, including properly engaging the public, considering environmental impacts early, managing expectations, educating about the scale of production, and finding constructive ways to engage with opponents.
Affordable Housing: Lets create an alternative vision!Noosa Biosphere
Affordable housing for the Noosa Biosphere as a Learning Laboratory.
Bettina Walter,
Chair, Noosa Biosphere Social Board for the Housing Forum, NRRA, Noosa Bowls Club, 22.April. 2010
The document summarizes two projects developed by Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) using tax increment financing (TIF):
1) First Town Square in Windsor, CT involved renovating a historic but vacant building. TIF helped cover the project's $884,000 funding gap. The project preserved the building, leveraged private investment, and expanded the town's tax base.
2) The Lofts at Sherwood Falls in Berlin, CT converted an abandoned mill into housing. Berlin provided $1.1 million in bonds to cover environmental cleanup costs, justified by the project increasing Berlin's tax revenue. The completed project includes 85 condo units that have increased Berlin's tax assessments. Both projects showed how municipalities and
Globalisation, sustainability and localismaquinas_rs
This document discusses issues related to globalization, sustainability, and localism. It introduces the key topics to be covered, which are: understanding globalization and sustainability issues; learning about schemes to promote sustainable living; and evaluating the effectiveness of sustainability schemes and whether globalization conflicts with sustainability. The rest of the document provides further details on these topics, including discussions of local sourcing of goods, fair trade and ethical consumption, and recycling as responses to globalization and consumerism. It also examines the tensions between globalization and sustainability.
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This document summarizes the work of the SERVE project in Tipperary, Ireland. The SERVE project retrofitted existing homes and buildings, constructed new buildings, installed renewable energy systems, collected energy usage data, and researched socioeconomic impacts. Key results included 400 retrofits, 50 new builds, renewable energy installations, over 40 million pieces of energy data collected, and €4.1 million in grant aid secured. Energy usage decreased and biomass use increased post-retrofit. The document discusses how the SERVE project informed current national retrofit programs and energy policies in Ireland.
The document summarizes the work of the Tipperary Energy Agency, which was established in 1998 to promote sustainable energy and reduce energy use in County Tipperary. It has 12 staff members who work on energy management, renewable energy projects, and energy efficiency. Some key points are that over €25 million has been invested in Tipperary renewable energy projects through the Agency from 2008-2014, supporting on average 80-100 jobs per year. It also discusses opportunities for increasing bioenergy, solar power, wind power, and building retrofits in the county.
This document provides information about H&L Environmental Services Limited's proposed energy park project. It will include an anaerobic digester that will utilize various organic wastes and bioenergy crops to produce electricity, heat, and biofertilizer. The electricity will be exported to the national grid while the biofertilizer will be used on lands for crop production. The project will be developed in three phases, with the first phase focusing on gas production from the digester. The presentation provides details on the proposed operations, research conducted on similar facilities abroad, benefits of anaerobic digestion and combined heat and power systems, and the use of oilseed rape as a bioenergy crop.
This document summarizes a community-led energy efficiency retrofit project in Tipperary, Ireland. The project started in one community in 2011 and has since expanded to include 110 homes across 4 communities. Local volunteers established energy teams to improve homes' insulation and appliances, reducing energy usage by over 900,000 kWh annually. Funding came from participant payments and government grants, employing local contractors and creating rural jobs. Challenges include developing a sustainable business model, but community engagement has been key to the project's success in boosting the local economy and environment.
Gurteen College was facing rising electricity and heating costs as it expanded. It installed a 50kw wind turbine to generate electricity, saving €200,000 over 10 years. For heating, it installed biomass boilers fueled by locally grown willow chips. Planting 32 hectares of willow saved €80,000 per year in heating costs versus oil. The total project cost €500,000 but grants covered half, and it is expected to pay back in 3 to 5 years. Willow biomass is economically viable, providing a return of €660 per hectare annually over three years.
Kerry County Council Submission on Proposal for a Sustainable Energy CommunityTipperary Energy Agency
The document proposes establishing a sustainable energy community in Kerry County through a two-pronged approach: 1) Improving energy efficiency of commercial and residential buildings through retrofits and smart metering systems, and 2) Developing biomass energy centers using locally sourced wood chips to meet heating demands. This would reduce fossil fuel dependence, lower carbon emissions and costs, boost local employment, and improve quality of life. Specific initiatives discussed include retrofitting 134 housing units, installing smart pre-payment meters, developing a 20MW biomass plant, and supporting 150 full-time jobs. The proposal aims to meet national 2020 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Templederry Community Windfarm is two years old and has faced challenging times. However, it has had two good wind years, generating power above projections. It has also received over 1,000 visitors and inspired follower communities. Looking ahead, the speaker discusses how community developers could have a more collaborative planning process. They also discuss their decision to cut out middlemen by directly buying and selling renewable power. They believe challenging issues around planning, grid access, and financing need to be addressed to allow more large-scale community energy companies in Ireland.
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileáin Árann - Aran Islands Energy CooperativeTipperary Energy Agency
The Aran Islands Energy Cooperative has a 10-year plan from 2012 to 2022 to transition the islands to clean and renewable energy. This includes improving energy efficiency in homes and buildings, electrifying transport through electric vehicles, and introducing technologies like heat pumps, solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage. The plan aims to remove dependence on oil, coal and gas by developing community-owned generation and retailing of clean energy to create local jobs and education on energy issues. Over 500 homes have signed up for energy retrofits with over 130 completed so far along with commercial and public buildings. New technologies introduced include air-to-water heat pumps, solar panels, heat storage systems and LED lighting.
The document summarizes concerns about a proposed wind farm development near Upperchurch, Ireland. It notes that the development would include 22 turbines over 126.5 meters high, with one turbine placed less than 500 meters from a house. It then outlines concerns about issues like noise, shadow flicker, visual impacts, property devaluation, and environmental and safety risks. It provides details on guidelines and studies related to setback distances and health impacts. Finally, it estimates both the financial gains from the project and costs to local residents if it is approved.
Energy Policy for Communities - Decarbonisation Policy and Co-ordinationTipperary Energy Agency
The document discusses Ireland's energy policy and progress towards 2020 targets for renewable energy sources. It outlines key aspects of energy policy including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainability. The document also discusses the European Union's 2030 framework which commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% and increasing renewable energy to 27%. Upcoming energy policy statements in September 2015 will address priority areas like empowering energy citizens, ensuring infrastructure and sustainable pathways. Community engagement is recognized as important for renewable energy development.
Ireland relies heavily on energy imports and has high carbon intensity, ranking low in EU comparisons. Climate change poses risks while dependence on imports impacts economic security. Ireland can invest in energy efficiency and renewables to boost jobs and competitiveness while improving security. Options like efficiency, renewables and community-owned wind power offer benefits over fossil fuels in terms of costs, climate impact and security of supply.
This document discusses the role of community energy and outlines some of its benefits. It notes that transitioning to sustainable energy requires considering the impacts on communities. Community-owned energy can keep financial benefits in the local economy rather than going to multinational profits. Examples from Ireland show that community energy programs can retrofit over 60% of homes and engage volunteers. Community ownership of energy infrastructure like wind farms can generate local jobs and income. The Danish model mandates community ownership of district heating and opens wind farm investment locally at first.
Our CEO, Paul Kenny's presentation at the Empowering Energy Citizens workshop organised by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
This document summarizes research presented at the Behave Conference at the University of Oxford on September 4, 2014. The research was conducted by Tipperary Energy Agency and CES University of Limerick. It identified 58 factors that impact resource conservation in communities. These factors were tested on households in Tipperary, Ireland that underwent a four-year intervention program. A second test installed smart meters in 500 local authority houses but found only 5% usage of the meters due to distrust, fatigue with the technology, and questions around costs and benefits. The research concluded that an interdisciplinary approach is needed to understand sustainable behavior change at the community level.
Enhancing Community Investment in Sustainable Energy Development in Ireland. ...Tipperary Energy Agency
This document discusses a community wind farm project in Templederry, Ireland. It summarizes the project's history from initial consultation in 1999 to grid connection in 2012. Key reasons for the project's success included the belief and determination of local investors, who persisted over technical and planning challenges. Support from local agencies also helped by providing expertise, funding, and aligning with the community-focused approach. For more community renewable projects to succeed, supports are needed that consider communities' financial and technical needs, as well as non-technical drivers like local leadership and trust-building.
The document summarizes the implementation of new solar district heating in Bornholm, Denmark. Key points include:
- Bornholm has good potential for solar district heating due to its high solar radiation. A heat plan was developed showing district heating with biomass was the best socioeconomic solution.
- Bornholms Forsyning was established to provide district heating, drinking water, and wastewater services. A strategic energy plan was developed through stakeholder engagement to make Bornholm carbon neutral by 2025.
- Project proposals were developed for specific areas, showing cost savings compared to oil heating, increased employment, and reduced emissions. Implementation involved information campaigns and agreements with households to connect to the new district heating network.
Sunstore 4 District Heating Project - Concept and Design - Per Alex SørensenTipperary Energy Agency
Sunstore 4 District Heating Project - Concept and Design - Per Alex Sørensen's presentation a the District Heating workshop at Cloughjordan EcoVillage on June 12 & 13 2014
Introduction to Smart Reflex District Heating Project, presented by Xavier Dubuisson, XD Consulting at the District Heating Workshop in Cloughjordan on June 12 & 13 2014
This document discusses lessons learned from Tipperary Energy Agency's renewable energy projects in procuring and contracting biomass installations. It provides examples of both unsuccessful early biomass subcontracts that experienced design and integration issues, as well as more recent successful energy service company contracts where the biomass boilers are running well and delivering over 60% savings. Key recommendations include using a two-stage procurement process with prequalified contractors, evaluating projects based on lifecycle costs, and assigning risks to the party best able to manage them. Case studies demonstrate savings of up to 63% and three-year paybacks for biomass installations compared to oil or LPG alternatives.
This document discusses opportunities to optimize the energy performance of water supplies through improvements to pumps, aeration systems, and the use of renewable energy. Key opportunities include properly sizing pumps based on current flows, improving aeration system design to increase oxygen transfer efficiency, and utilizing renewable energy sources like hydro, wind, and solar power where feasible. Case studies demonstrate energy savings of 20-58% through pump upgrades, installing variable speed drives, and a wind turbine. The goal is to minimize total lifecycle energy use through detailed energy audits, accurate system sizing, optimizing controls, and procuring equipment based on lifecycle assessments.
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different Modes of Insect Plant InteractionArchita Das
different modes of interaction between insects and plants including mutualism, commensalism, antagonism, Pairwise and diffuse coevolution, Plant defenses, how coevolution started
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
2. Climate Change Reality
• “The latest science makes it clear that the world needs to reach zero
carbon emissions globally by 2050 to maximise chances of staying
below 2 degrees and to make 1.5 degrees feasible,”… Mary Robinson,
NUI maynooth, Summer 2015.
• Paris: “long term <2.0°C” /
”or 1.5°C”*
• February 2016 is 1.55°C-
1.75°C* - Nasa
• White Paper: 80%-95% CO2
by 2050
Without citizens and
communities demanding
change and being part of the
transition, the transition will not
happen. Without value for
citizens & communities, they
won’t demand change.
3. Community Energy is a collectivisations of energy
actions to ensure societal and economic aims met.
They must:
… be of value to the individual and the community
….make sense economically. (Grants/ FiT help)
… be fundable.
… be practical.
... obey the laws of
physics
Feet on the ground
4. • Community energy projects are energy projects.
• Where is money being spent on energy in your
community = Where it can be saved.
• Large projects: think like an investor…
Energy Opportunities
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• Follow the money
• Choose initial
projects wisely.
• Develop capacity
within community
5. • Energy projects aren’t that complicated…. but
• Need to professionally manage, engineer, finance and
legal.
• Most resources are within communities.
• Financing projects isn’t the barrier
• The challenge is preparing projects for financing.
• Grid is a major policy failure
• Planning is challenging for large wind
• Assembling projects takes lots of time, volunteers
burn out.
Energy is Complicated?
6. • Need vision, leadership, drive, hard work.
• Failure will happen.
Learn from it and move on.
• Sometimes knowing all the
challenges you would never start.
• “It can’t be done”…. It can, it must.
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth
doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty..”
T. Roosevelt
Vision, Drive, Determination
8. • Non profit, public good social
enterprise
• Partnership approach
• Energy management
• Renewable energy and energy
efficiency
• Procurement, project mgmt.
• Cost effective, value driven
• Paul Kenny
• Chief Executive
• T: 052 7443090
• F: 052 7443012
• E: pkenny@tea.ie
• W: www.tea.ie
• Cahir
Tipperary Energy Agency