Environmental stories tagged with: panel

Eco-town plans shape up, says expert panel

Thursday, 31st July 2008, 5:46 pm

Significant progress has been made in the proposals for eco-towns, according to a report published today by the Eco-Town Challenge Panel, an independent group of experts in sustainability and urban development set up by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.

Tesco Ireland to Open First Eco-Store

Thursday, 3rd April 2008, 1:19 pm

Tesco Ireland today announced that the company will be opening its first environmental store ("eco store") in Tramore this October. When completed the 30,000 sq ft retail outlet will use 45% less energy than a supermarket of a similar size. Setting a new benchmark for green technology and construction in retail in Ireland, Tesco Tramore will save 420 tonnes of CO2, a 30% annual saving.

China Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast

Friday, 4th January 2008, 1:39 pm

According to a new report from Research and Markets (a Dublin based market research company), solar is one of the fastest growing energy technologies in the global economy and in the cleantech universe, and China will emerge as one of the greatest solar energy production bases in the world.

Biobased Plastic Film for Solar Cells

Wednesday, 5th December 2007, 6:23 pm

One of the problems with solar power is the cost. A recent study by Barratt Homes estimated that domestic solar panels in the UK could take up to 37 years to pay back the cost of installation.

Barratt EcoSmart Show Village

Wednesday, 5th December 2007, 6:03 pm

Barratt Developments has published its preliminary findings from its pioneering 'eco village' project in Chorley, Lancashire – a 15 month experiment into how effectively 'green' technologies can be incorporated into new homes.

Building an Eco-House for £60k

Tuesday, 9th October 2007, 8:14 pm

Television's DIY supremo, Tommy Walsh, had a busy summer building an eco-house for the princely sum of £60,000 and nearly managed to complete it within 60 days. The results are currently being shown on Discovery Real.

Low Cost Solar Technology Developed at Colorado State University

Wednesday, 26th September 2007, 5:06 pm

Colorado State has announced its innovative method for manufacturing low-cost, high-efficiency solar panels is nearing mass production - bringing hundreds of jobs to the region and potentially providing light and power for billions in the underdeveloped world.

West Lindsey Marks Green Building Completion

Friday, 7th September 2007, 4:38 pm

The new £4.3 million West Lindsey District Council headquarters at Marshall's Yard in Gainsborough was topped out at a special ceremony in Gainsborough on Wednesday.

Green Light for New Eco-Friendly Council Homes in Croydon

Wednesday, 1st August 2007, 2:21 pm

The three, four and five bed family houses are destined for Sumner Gardens, Broad Green, following planning committee approval.

Laying Sustainable Foundations

Thursday, 26th July 2007, 3:50 pm

Work has begun on five eco-homes at a brown field site in Stawell, Somerset.

Sun Shines on Green Estate

Monday, 9th July 2007, 2:05 pm

A pioneering council project is cutting carbon emissions and halving the average energy bill for residents on a sheltered housing estate.

Prince Charles Publishes his Carbon Footprint

Thursday, 28th June 2007, 12:15 pm

The Household of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall reduced its carbon emissions by 9% last year, and has set a target to reduce emissions by at least another 12.5% by 2012.