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Electricity from Solar Energy – Harvest the Spanish Sun
Solar panels are not just for producing hot water. They are also used for producing electricity. With rapidly rising fuel costs the prospect of producing energy which is clean green and carbon free is becoming increasingly attractive. In Spain solar … Continue reading
Posted in Eco Design and Construction, Eco Lifestyle
Tagged architect costa del sol, build home granada, build home marbella, construction, domestic photovoltaic energy, domestic pv, eco, eco construction, eco home spain, energy efficient, green electricity, photovoltaic panels. photovoltaic electricity, pv in spain, solar electricity in spain
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“Sustainability isn’t just about the way we build. It is a state of mind.” Michelle Kaufmann
Yes yes yes. And thank you Michelle Kaufmann for such an inspiring comment. I am a huge fan of Michelle Kaufmann. She is an architect in the United States who has championed energy efficient design. She has developed some off-the-peg … Continue reading
In the Heat of Summer
It’s spring! Jackets are put away and terrace cafes are filling up. Soon the covers for the swimming pools will be removed and children are counting down to the school holidays as Spain prepares itself for the summer season. Right … Continue reading
EU Sustainable Energy Week
April 11-15 2011 is the official EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This is a yearly event focusing on how we can reduce energy consumption and increase the use of sustainable energy sources. Brussels is the centre of the event with … Continue reading
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Tagged energieffektivitet, energiforbrug, energy efficient, energy use
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The Energy Efficient Buildings of the future
According to the EU directive amended in 2010, member States shall ensure that: (a) by 31 December 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero- energy buildings; and (b) after 31 December 2018, new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities … Continue reading
The Comfortable Eco-lifestyle
Living the eco-lifestyle seems like an unachievable task for many of us. We know we should do more, and we’re constantly reminded that by doing little things and taking simple steps we can help reduce our carbon footprint to the … Continue reading
The Armchair Eco Warrior
We’ve always maintained that you may build an energy efficient house for perfectly selfish reasons. They are far more comfortable to live in, and save you money – not particularly eco warrior sentiments. More radical comfort, than radical politics. But … Continue reading