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Ultra-low energy building gains altitude
by zopemaster published Sep 09, 2004 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The highest ultra-low energy business premises of the Alps were officially opened in Punt Muragl (En-gadine/Switzerland) at the end of August. Gasser Building Materials' 23,000 m3 warehouse with integrated DIY store is situated at an altitude of 1,728 m above sea level and is heated almost exclusively by solar energy.
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The Emmen valley - The vision of a valley heated without oil
by zopemaster published Sep 23, 2004 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Timber and solar energy rather than oil, gas and electricity are to be the heating resources of the future in Switzer-land's Emmen valley. Although the Emmen valley region is densely forested, each year it still buys in some CHF 30 m's worth of oil, gas and electricity - while more than half the wood accruing each year simply rots away in the region's forests. It's a situation the "Oil of Emmental" project hopes to remedy.
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NEGST- New Generation of Solar Thermal Systems
by zopemaster published Apr 14, 2005 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:24 AM — filed under: , ,
The overall objective of this project is to introduce more cost-effective solar thermal systems, particularly for domestic hot water preparation and / or space heating, to the market in order to contribute to the European Union's Action Plans with regard to the reduction of CO2 – Emissions and the cost effective supply of renewable energies.
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Davos on the road to Kyoto
by zopemaster published Dec 14, 2006 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: , ,
Davos, Switzerland's highest town, is working towards a more climate-friendly local policy.
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International Conference: The Alps beyond Kyoto
by zopemaster published Jun 22, 2007 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:21 AM — filed under: , ,
CIPRA, the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, is organising an international conference on energy efficiency and renewable energies in the Alpine region from 20 to 22 September.
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Climate Action: Energy for a Changing World
by zopemaster published Feb 26, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:19 AM — filed under: , ,
In December 2008 the European Commission adopted an integrated energy and climate change policy and defined specific targets for 2020.
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400 European municipalities committed to climate change issues
by zopemaster published Apr 23, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:19 AM — filed under: , ,
400 European towns, cities and municipalities have signed the Covenant of Mayors.
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Manifesto for sustainable building
by zopemaster published May 07, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:19 AM — filed under: , ,
The KlimaHaus Agentur in Bolzano/I is calling for the signing of the "Manifesto for Sustainable Building".
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Beacons of energy-efficient construction in the mountains
by zopemaster published Sep 24, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: , ,
The summer of 2009 saw the opening of the first mountain chalet to be built to the Minergy-P standard. Located in the ski area of Zermatt/CH at an altitude of 3,883 metres, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is a model of ecological construction at the foot of the Klein Matterhorn.
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AlpHouse combines traditional trades & crafts and energy efficiency
by zopemaster published Nov 24, 2009 last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: , ,
The new three-year Alpine Space Project entitled AlpHouse was launched in early October. AlpHouse strives to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs, especially in the area of trades & crafts, by providing them with the knowledge, skills and tools for top-quality renovations of old buildings in the Alpine region.
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