In Brussels
They support Brussels for European Green Capital !
09/05/2013 -
Green city
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Brussels selected as a finalist for the European Green Capital Award 2015!
22/03/2013 -
Green city
Brussels has just been selected as one of the finalists for the European Green Capital Award. The other finalists are Bristol, Glasgow and Ljubljana!
Green electricity output in Brussels to increase tenfold by 2025
31/01/2013 -
Sustainable buildings
At present, 1.4% of electricity consumed in the Brussels Region is green, i.e. produced from renewable energy sources or quality cogeneration (1).
The Government of Brussels decided at the end of 2012 to set a target of 12% green electricity by 2025, defining new quotas for electricity suppliers.
This decision will make it possible to boost green energy output in the Brussels-Capital Region: energy that’s clean, won’t run out and is produced locally!
The Regional Pesticide Reduction Programme: take part in the public inquiry !
29/01/2013 -
Green city
Insecticides, fungicides and herbicides are all examples of pesticides that we use on our crops and in our flower and vegetable gardens to protect them against problems such as insects, fungi and weeds.
But the use of pesticides poses risks to the environment, human health and quality of life!
2013 energy subsidies: even better in the Brussels-Capital Region
21/11/2012 -
Sustainable buildings
The Brussels Government has just approved the 2013 Energy Subsidy system. Subsidies will be more numerous, larger and simplified.
The first piece of good news: in July, some subsidies were greatly increased, and this increase has been maintained. This was decided to guarantee an adequate level of profitability of investments following the decision of the Federal Government to abolish tax deductions on energy-saving investments.
Thus, the following are planned:
The first piece of good news: in July, some subsidies were greatly increased, and this increase has been maintained. This was decided to guarantee an adequate level of profitability of investments following the decision of the Federal Government to abolish tax deductions on energy-saving investments.
Thus, the following are planned:
Brussels, a pioneer in the 'passive standard'
21/11/2012 -
Sustainable buildings
At the end of October, those in the construction sector, along with the Brussels-Capital Region, committed to applying the "Passive 2015" agreement: any town-planning permit for construction or major renovation of a residence, office building, or school submitted after 1 January 2015 must observe the "passive standard", that is, develop highly energy-efficient buildings.
The Brussels Green Loan. A 0% loan (APR) so that everyone can insulate
06/11/2012 -
Sustainable buildings
Everyone knows it: the annual energy bill of the Brussels household has kept increasing in recent years following the surge in the oil prices.
In addition, housing is often very poorly insulated and equipped, which means that only renovation work can have a significant impact on consumption: replacement of old single glazing with high-performance double glazing, insulation of the roof or attic, or installation of a regulating thermostat and thermostatic valves.
Financing work? Not always easy!
Projectoproep voor collectieve moestuinen 2013
21/09/2012 -
Green city
What is a collective garden?
A collective garden is a place for sharing and discussion, where vegetables, aromatic plants, fruit, flowers, etc, are grown.
The call for projects
Brussels Environment is launching a call for projects for developing collective gardens. The applications selected in this context will receive ongoing support in developing their projects and financial assistance in purchasing materials.
Green neighbourhoods: for a greener place to live in!
23/08/2012 -
Green city
As part of the dynamic process of collective participation, the 12th edition of the “Green Neighbourhoods” campaign is inviting neighbourhood committees and other resident associations to come up with ideas to make their neighbourhood that little bit greener.
The 2012 season has got underway
