Towards a carbon-free transport sector
The transition towards zero-emission transport is both necessary and irreversible. Necessary, because transport accounts for 30% of all CO2 emissions
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Environment
Energy efficiency of buildings should help to structurally reduce fuel poverty
Climate change and energy security are among the biggest challenges of our times. Besides posing several threats in terms of environmental,
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The EU is a world leader in climate change. Europe’s energy efficiency is outstanding. Since 1990 we have reduced CO2
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Energy efficiency first – but keep the saving-targets realistic
The EU is a world leader in climate change. Europe’s energy efficiency is outstanding. Since 1990 we have reduced CO2
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Energy Efficiency First: a golden rule for a Paris agreement-compliant Energy Union
Introduction Buildings and industrial facilities use a considerable amount of energy for the purpose of heating, cooling, lighting and hot
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Why European buildings hold the key to an energy efficient Europe
With a consumption of more than 40 % of our total energy consumption in Europe, our buildings are also responsible for
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Unlocking investments into energy efficiency – on the need to match policies to the reality
We are at a turning point in the energy transition. An important delivery of the regulatory framework is to accelerate investments
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The Energy Efficiency Directive and the goal for the EU to reach its 2020 energy efficiency target
Member States are on track in collectively reaching the EU goal to increase their energy efficiency by 20 % by 2020.
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