Jobs opportunities within the clean energy public sector

WOBO thanks CINEA – CLEAN – ENERGY for the link to their latest newsletter. The European Clean Energy Newsletter provides an update in respect of new funding and projects linked to energy research and employment within their EU activities – a great opportunity to broaden...

ACEN Powers up Philippines’ First Hybrid Solar and Storage Project

WOBO acknowledges the information provided by the Renewable Energy magazine. ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has switched on the Philippines’ first hybrid solar and energy storage project. The pilot 40 MW energy storage project located in Alaminos, Laguna will allow the...

UK: £5m fine after fatal gas explosion

Gas services must be maintained!!! Northern Gas Networks Ltd has been sentenced for safety breaches after a fire and gas explosion at residential premises in Mirfield resulted in the death of the homeowner. West Yorkshire Fire service were called to a fire and explosion in...

OECD: The facts and figures: The global state of plastics production and pollution

WOBO thanks edie for the link to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Report. The OECD has launched a global stocktake of plastic production and pollution, warning that the growth of the plastics market has outpaced economic growth by almost 40%. Here, edie summarises...

The importance of using approved Category 3 Control fire performance cables

WOBO thanks IFSEC GLOBAL for the link to Stuart Dover’s paper on Cable Performance. The importance of using only approved products which meets the latest regulations for fire safety cannot be emphasised enough as buildings become more complex using modern materials. Here, Stuart Dover, General...

Make your nomination for the most influential in fire safety, today!

Fire Safety: WOBO Members and Fellow Professionals are invited to make nominations. Public nominations for the 2022 IFSEC Global Influencers in Security and Fire are open! Please note, nominations will close on 22nd March 2022. Make your nomination for the most influential in fire safety,...

Australia: Public consultation: GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification Pilot

WOBO invites Members and Fellow Professionals to respond to the consultation. GreenPower is 100% renewable energy available for households and businesses through most energy retailers in Australia. Public consultation: GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification Pilot A new certification pilot for renewable gas, which will commence in mid-2022, will...

Safety issues associated with balconies

WOBO thanks CROSS UK for their Safety Alert! This alert covers both structural and fire safety issues associated with balconies. This Alert draws on examples and experiences from confidential reports received from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. This should be read by...

ROCKWOOL Sustainability Report 2021

WOBO appreciates the information provided by ROCKWOOL. Resilient by nature At ROCKWOOL Group, sustainability is at our core. Our business strategy is driven by a passion for converting sustainable development challenges into business opportunities, through innovative products, solutions and partnerships. We just released our 2021...

Building Science Corporation: BSI-129: Wildfire

Fire Safety – a reminder of the basics! In general there are two main types of fire issues: fires emanating from the interior of a building and fires emanating from the exterior of a building. The single most important design considerations for fire safety relating...

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