Sep 03 2010

No need to be afraid of a tax on carbon – Sydney Morning Herald

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Sydney Morning Herald

No need to be afraid of a tax on carbon Sydney Morning Herald We must seek the establishment of a national plan to guide Australia's transition to a low carbon and then zero carbon economy. ... and more »

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Sep 03 2010

Zero carbon house plan rejected – Get Surrey

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Zero carbon house plan rejected Get Surrey AN ambitious plan to build the first zero carbon 'country seat' in Britain has been dismissed on appeal. ...

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Sep 03 2010

First Zero Carbon Home for Mansfield – 24dash (press release)

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24dash (press release)

First Zero Carbon Home for Mansfield 24dash (press release) Level Six is the highest possible rating creating a zero-carbon home. The land has been gifted to NCHA by Mansfield District Council. ... and more »

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Sep 03 2010

Back to Basics with Zero Energy Buildings – Construction Digital

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Back to Basics with Zero Energy Buildings Construction Digital Zero energy buildings consume zero net energy from fossil fuels and release zero carbon emissions. The concept has gained traction over the last decade as ... and more »

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Sep 03 2010

Turkey’s Smart New Connection to Europe – Green Prophet (blog)

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Turkey's Smart New Connection to Europe Green Prophet (blog) This model has been exported not only to Masdar City, where GE has set up a major hub, but most recently to Turkey. And therefore, by extension, to Europe, ... and more »

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Sep 02 2010

Homebuilders deny charges of watering down zero carbon targets – Sage Construction

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Homebuilders deny charges of watering down zero carbon targets Sage Construction Claims that housebuilders are attempting to water down targets on zero carbon homes have been denied by the Home Builders Federation (HBF). ... and more »

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Sep 02 2010

The world’s first zero carbon district – Wicklow People

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The world's first zero carbon district Wicklow People A RURAL community in Wicklow is hoping to create the world's first rural zero carbon district. The plan will see the areas of Ballynagran ...

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Sep 02 2010

Desertec reaches out to MENA shareholders – Utilities-ME.com

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Desertec reaches out to MENA shareholders Utilities-ME.com The investment volume of Masdar's Shams 1 project is $600 million -- and that's just 100 megawatts." This would suggest an investment volume of up to $6 ...

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Sep 02 2010

Housebuilders to be given more flexibility over zero carbon pledge – Energy Saving Trust

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Housebuilders to be given more flexibility over zero carbon pledge Energy Saving Trust A greater degree of flexibility is to be afforded to housebuilders over how they meet a government commitment to make all new homes zero carbon by 2016. ...

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Sep 02 2010

Mansfield gets first zero carbon home – Energy Saving Trust

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Mansfield gets first zero carbon home Energy Saving Trust A new affordable housing scheme in Mansfield will see the town get its first ever zero carbon home. Supported by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and ...

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