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European Commission applies monthly infractions for not complying with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive

The European Commission applies a heavy hand for not complying with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive through a package of monthly infractions

Energy saving in Spain, what do the experts think - Green Ecologist

Experts analyze energy savings at home. How are the energy efficiency policies of Spain and its energy saving measures

How to save on heating in winter - Green Ecologist

Tips and how to save heating at home. Effective measures in the radiators and air conditioning for a winter with less expenses in the house.

Royal Decree 56/2016 on energy audits in Spain - Green Ecologist

Analysis of Royal Decree 56/2016 on energy audits in Spain. Obligations and requirements of the energy auditor, sanctions, models. What does it affect?

Energy saving light bulbs face and cross Green Ecologist

We analyze low-consumption light bulbs and their consequences or effects in the event of a breakdown of this type of lighting before people or the environment.

How to accelerate energy efficiency in buildings - Green Ecologist

8 Strategies to further accelerate the energy efficiency of buildings in cities. How to energetically improve buildings in the long term.

Aerothermal heating, cooling and ACC - Green Ecologist

Aerothermal energy as renewable energy. What is Aerothermal and what advantages or disadvantages does it offer compared to conventional air conditioning systems

Solar heating, definition and construction. Renewable energy.

Solar energy within everyone's reach. Example of a solar water heater project, what is it and how is it built? Opt for clean energy in the face of climate change.

Large companies pass energy audits - Green Ecologist

45% of the large companies in Spain have not yet contracted their energy audit and only 19% are currently audited in the Spanish territory

Plants that give light - Green Ecologist

How plants can produce electricity and lighting. Clean energy from the hand of nature. Self-sufficient lighting

How efficient buildings benefit cities - Green Ecologist

Analysis of how efficient buildings influence cities. Efficient buildings from economic, social and environmental aspects

The Futuristic Funeral World of Tokyo - Green Ecologist

The most futuristic funeral world in Tokyo. A graveyard that represents pure LED technology in its architecture

Smart Cities will multiply by four in 2025

In 2025 we will have around 88 Smart Cities spread throughout the world with an estimated investment that could reach 12 Billion Dollars

Lourdes Renove rehabilitation project in Tudela

Analysis and measures adopted in the Lourdes Renove Rehabilitation Project in Tudela (Navarra). Envelope and heating improvement measures

Study of energy rehabilitation of a building

Energy and environmental rehabilitation of the Amara neighborhood in San Sebastián. Measures to consider and energy solutions in the building.

Recommendations to save in communities of owners

Analysis and recommendations to save in communities of owners. Where to influence to save on the community expenses of the building?

Home automation and energy efficiency of buildings Green Ecologist

Analysis of home automation and energy efficiency of buildings. Energy savings and comfort in homes. Home automation design in architecture projects.

Renewables in numbers - Green Ecologist

We analyze the renewables sector with numbers. From a global perspective - world even by countries with documents.

Examples of sustainable housing and renovations

Four examples of sustainable housing and renovations. Key analysis of sustainable and bioclimatic concepts adopted in buildings.

Terrace enclosures; Helpful Types and Tips - Green Ecologist

Useful tips enclosures on terraces and balconies. Practical guide types of carpentry to use and glass, works, orientation, light, decoration and more

Trump's follies against renewables - Green Ecologist

The fight between Donald Trump and the energy sector for renewables in the United States. Fossil fuels versus alternative energies; wind, solar ...

10 predictions about energy efficiency - Green Ecologist

What energy efficiency will bring us in the future. Concepts such as LiFi, Big Data or energy management systems - HEMS are on the rise

How to choose an LED light bulb for your home

You know how to choose an LED bulb. Types of lights, advantages and disadvantages of lighting with LEDs. The light of the future

Ecological toilet: Generate energy with your feces and they also pay you - Green Ecologist

Can you imagine getting paid to go to the bathroom? In a South Korean University there is a toilet that produces energy with your feces, and incidentally, they pay you with digital currency

Led lamps; 13 questions and answers you need before you buy

Step-by-step guide with questions and answers about lighting with led lamps so as not to make mistakes when buying led bulbs for home.

Ceiling fans; Types and 6 Keys to buy the best - Super Guide

6 Keys to know which are the best ceiling fans for our home. The advantages, types; ceiling, wall, etc. How they work, installation, their energy efficiency, cleaning and much more.

How to save energy at home 33 tips and tricks - Green Ecologist

Learn tips for saving energy and tricks to reduce energy use at home. Know and reduce the electricity bill of the house in an easy way

Buildings with almost zero energy consumption EECN EU recommendations - Green Ecologist

2016/1318 EU recommendations for buildings with almost zero energy consumption EECN. Guidelines for promoting and best practices in the NZEB building

Europe's energy dependence increases - Green Ecologist

Europe's energy dependence rises to 53.4%. Spain rises more than 2 points, the eighth country with the most energy dependence in the EU

9 European countries already reach renewable commitment 2022 - Green Ecologist

Nine EU member states have already reached their commitment targets for renewables by 2022. And Spain? ...

New Royal Decree 390/2021 Basic procedure for energy efficiency certification of buildings - Green Ecologist

New Royal Decree 390/2021 that repeals the famous Royal Decree 235/2013 Basic procedure for energy efficiency certification of buildings.

Energy audits. Definition, scope of action and regulations

Energy audits (Part I). We talk about its definition, scope of action and the regulations for application in projects. Types of audits

How much employment does renewables generate

A new report uncovers the job decline in the renewable energy sector in Spain. There are jobs, but in other countries!

Energy savings with microcogeneration facilities

Energy savings with microcogeneration facilities. Analysis, advantages and components of an installation, videos and legislation in this regard.

Aid for energy efficiency and energy saving projects

New aid plan for energy efficiency and energy saving projects. 168 million euros led by the IDAE. PAREER - GROW program

Efficient appliances and the MIELE G 6000 EcoFlex dishwasher - Green Ecologist

Analysis of efficient appliances and classes, their labeling and energy consumption. The perfect example, the MIELE G 6000 EcoFlex dishwasher

First transparent solar panels

The University of Michigan creates the first 100% transparent solar panels that will change the concept of understanding solar panels in front of a building.

Finally! The Farewell to the Sun Tax - Royal Decree Law 15/2018 - Green Ecologist

Goodbye ... Sun Tax !. The new Royal Decree Law 15/2018 on energy transition approved by the Council of Ministers ends with the "Sun Tax" and simplifies administrative procedures.

When Spaniards go from energy efficiency when buying a home - Green Ecologist

The main element in the decision to buy a house is the property price and the last one is the energy sustainability of the house. What is happening?

Spain a bad example in renewable energy - Green Ecologist

Spain, a bad example in the renewables sector for 2016. How we forget to prepare a coherent future in the face of renewable energy.

Green roofs vs. white roofs against climate change

Green roofs versus white roofs against climate change. White roofs can be three times more profitable in buildings

Infographics on renewable energy learn from images

Compilation of infographics on renewable energy. Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydraulic and marine with the desire to learn with images.

Greenpeace reminds us of the importance of renewables - Green Ecologist

Keys from the Greenpeace organization to understand the importance of renewables in the consumer's energy bill according to the season of the year

Marine energy: what is it, types, advantages and disadvantages - Green Ecologist

Why should we take advantage of marine energy and what are its advantages and disadvantages. Example and types: tidal, wave and current energy, tidal wave

Climate change 10 key points of the COP21 agreement

Infographic and analysis of the new future due to climate change before the Paris agreement. Causes and consequences to be solved in a global world.

Renewable energy for everything. It's possible? - Green Ecologist

Renewable energy as the sole source for electricity. Is it possible? ... Is it feasible to leave behind fossil fuels for renewable energy

Fracking could devalue homes by up to 14%

It is found that Fracking activity can devalue homes after the publication of a report on the effects of drilling on property

Decorative fireplaces; Types, styles and what options are there - Green Ecologist

Decorative fireplaces with a flame effect. Look at the keys and characteristics to choose the best model; electric, bioethanol and gas. Types and styles to simulate a real fireplace at home.

The return of incandescent bulbs - Green Ecologist

Incandescent bulbs could become a lighting option in the future, according to MIT scientists. The return of clear light.

The spray that will change the concept of energy in architecture

A scientific breakthrough is revolutionizing the field of solar energy. A spray that will be able to paint parts that will be transformed into solar panels

The State Housing Plan will create 36,000 jobs

The new agreement signed with the Autonomous Communities on the State Housing Plan will create 36,000 jobs in the sector of rehabilitation, rent ...

Investment in energy efficiency in the US will double in 10 years

The report Energy Efficient Buildings: Europe. It notes that investment in energy efficiency in Europe will double in 10 years.

Updated DA DB-HE / 1 Envelope parameter calculation

The DB-HE / 1 support document for the calculation of characteristic parameters of the envelope is updated. Calculation of the transmittance of holes

The administration must acquire energy efficient buildings

Law 15/2014 is published where the public administration must acquire energy efficient buildings to comply with Directive 2012/27 / EU

NeZEH project. Hotels with almost zero consumption

What is the neZEH project and how is its initiatives from Europe affecting hotel efficiency. The almost zero energy hotel

Energy Certificate (Thermal Transmittance calculation tools)

Compilation of Spreadsheets regarding Thermal Transmittance in Energy Efficiency and Energy Certificate

New DB HR application guide Noise protection

New manual or guide for the Application of the Basic Document of Protection against noise DB HR - Technical Code. With practical examples for architecture

The leaf that will oxygenate architecture

The architecture that will oxygenate itself. The first synthetic sheet is produced that performs photosynthesis capable of ventilating polluted buildings and cities

Sustainable rehabilitation of the Palacio de San Cristobal

Example and analysis of sustainable rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of the Palacio de San Cristobal. Building that obtained the energy rating A.

SymbCity House project high energy efficiency and sustainable

Solar Decathlon Europe Competition 2014. SymbCity House Project. High energy efficiency and sustainable housing project in front of the city.

Sustainable buildings for non-residential use

Analysis of sustainable buildings for non-residential use. Keys to bioclimatic design and the concepts adopted in various examples of buildings.

G20 Triples Fossil Fuel Subsidies - Green Ecologist

How the G20 Triples Subsidies to Coal Power Plants a decade ago, they promoted the opposite. What's going on?

How cryptocurrencies affect the environment - Green Ecologist

What is the relationship between cryptocurrencies and the environment. How bitcoin mining is affecting the energy sector and its prospects, recognizing that it is one of the businesses that consumes the most electricity in the world. In addition to knowing its history, what is the blockchain or which ones are more profitable.

How to calculate the environmental impact of a building - Green Ecologist

How to calculate the environmental impact of a building and what programs do we use. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of buildings One step further from energy certification!

Spain slows in global energy growth and development - Green Ecologist

Spain falls in the global index of economic growth and development of the energy sector according to the World Economic Forum (WEF)

When solar energy becoming the cheapest - Green Ecologist

Thanks to emerging countries and investments in renewables. Solar energy is becoming the cheapest way to get electricity.

Renewables generate 8 million jobs in the world - Green Ecologist

Renewables break job and job expectations. More than 8 million people are working in the renewable energy sector

7 Charts that show that Trump will not be able to with renewables - Green Ecologist

Will Trump be able to stop the revolution in the renewables sector? We respond with six graphs that confirm the future of the renewable sector

Can the increase in insulation be "excessive" in a building? - Green Ecologist

What happens when we increase the insulation in a building; Can it be excessive? Is there "optimal" insulation? How does it affect costs or environmental impact?

Air curtains: what is it, types and what are they for

What are air curtains. Types, what they are for and their applications in premises, buildings, houses, etc. and how they contribute to improving energy efficiency

Ikea starts selling solar panels in England - Green Ecologist

Ikea launches the sale of solar panels for individuals. United Kingdom already sell cheap solar panel and ready to install

The curious case of Germany and the excess of renewables - Green Ecologist

Germany is the undisputed leader in renewables in the EU, but ... What happens when we have an excess of renewables? What about the electricity that we have left

Green employment report Spain and Latin America

Analysis of the report green employment Spain and Latin America. Where are we going and what markets are opening up to create job opportunities.

Tesla Launches New Camouflaged Solar Panels - Green Ecologist

The energy revolution of the Tesla Motors company. First solar panels camouflaged in tiles creating a roof - camouflaged solar roof for houses

How To Buy Refrigerators 10 Useful Tips - Green Ecologist

Tips on how to buy refrigerators easily and all its characteristics, types and models. How to organize the fridge and which ones are the most efficient

Electric water heaters; Types, characteristics and tips for buying - Superguide

What electric sanitary hot water heaters are there to buy and which one is the best for home. Guide characteristics, types and useful tips to save electricity

Solar energy and its groundbreaking future in 5 images

Five graphs that show that solar energy takes over the world. Five images that mark the future of renewables where the sun is king

Economic feasibility of energy efficient building

Analysis of the economic viability of energy efficient building. Existing and new multi-family. Existing and new office building

Heating and cooling by algae

BIQ Building (Bio INtelligent Quotient). Heating and cooling by algae. A new way of understanding sustainable energy production.

Energy prospects for renewables - Green Ecologist

A new Bloomberg report outlines the energy outlook for renewables, from today through the next 25 years.

Noise calculation tool DB HR

Glossary of manuals, guides and applications against acoustics. New tool version of the Technical Code for the calculation of the DB HR against noise.

Energy audits. Phases and development

Energy audits. Phases and development. Examples, measurements and registration of factors in the energy balance and behavior of the building.

What are heat recovery units. Basic concepts and definition.

We delve into the applications and concepts of heat recovery units. The heat recovery unit and how it works to save energy in a building

Types of air conditioning systems and examples - Green Ecologist

Classification of air conditioning systems, facilities and equipment. Differences between the installed equipment, examples and types of installation Air-Air or Air-Water and Water-Water or Water-Air. We deal with all types of air conditioning for houses, homes and buildings with their characteristics.

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