Aug 12, 2024 CommentHow better buildings can help von der Leyen maintain her green legacy The EU president must implement plans to boost energy efficiency in the sector, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and exposure to geopolitical shocks
May 15, 2023 SponsoredEU’s new energy efficiency rules could be gamechanger for education Renewed ambition represents an awareness of the key role energy efficiency plays in hitting carbon targets
Oct 11, 2024 EnergyDespite solar surge, world off track for COP28 renewable energy target Current plans will only deliver half of the growth needed to hit a global target of tripling renewables by 2030, IRENA warns
Oct 10, 2022 EnergyTurn down the heating: France unveils ‘ambitious’ energy saving plan French people and businesses are encouraged to take shorter showers, turn down thermostats and car pool but none of the measures are binding
Sep 10, 2015 CommentWhy ‘energy productivity’ is making a comeback ANALYSIS: It presents a positive message and appeals to business, but technological progress is no substitute for climate regulations
May 22, 2015 NewsLow carbon experts mull iconic buildings for green makeovers ANALYSIS: Notre Dame or a Durban township? Sustainability advocates are divided on the best way to push the energy efficiency message
Mar 20, 2015 CommentEU energy union fails to tackle falling industrial efficiency ANALYSIS: European leaders seem unaware that energy intensity in the steel, cement and chemicals industries has stalled or increased
Sep 9, 2014 EnergyEU efficiency push could counter Russian energy dominance NEWS: A 35% energy efficiency target for 2030 would wipe out reliance on Russian gas, says UK think-tank IPPR
Sep 5, 2014 PoliticsNATO recycles old commitments on climate change NEWS: The NATO summit concluded with recognition of climate as a security threat, and committed to a more energy efficient military
Jul 23, 2014 NewsEurope proposes 30% energy savings target for 2030 NEWS: European Commission targets 30% energy savings by 2030 after last-minute wrangling
Jul 15, 2014 NewsJuncker supports 30% energy efficiency target for EU NEWS: Newly elected European Commission chief support for binding efficiency target praised by green groups
Jul 7, 2014 CommentEnergy efficiency targets: what are they good for? COMMENT: As European officials consider an energy efficiency target for 2030, two experts look at why and how it could be useful
Jul 1, 2014 EnergyBrussels divided on 2030 energy saving target NEWS: The Ukraine crisis has triggered a focus on energy efficiency but divisions remain over the level of ambition
Jun 19, 2014 EnergySmart meters are poor value, find 10 EU countries NEWS: Nearly half EU countries will miss 2020 target to install digital electricity meters
Jun 19, 2014 EnergyRussia failing to reap benefit of oil and gas – IEA NEWS: Russia risks falling oil production without foreign investors, more efficiency
Apr 24, 2014 EnergyJust three EU countries on track to meet energy savings target – report NEWS: Denmark, Ireland and Croatia praised for efficiency measures, but others falling short
Apr 8, 2014 EnergyEfficiency measures pay off as UK energy use falls ANALYSIS: New data show UK energy consumption has fallen, while US rises, showing benefits of efficiency schemes
Mar 20, 2014 EnergyLED costs to halve as efficiency doubles by 2020 – US Dept of Energy Cheaper, more efficient lighting could help countries meet greenhouse gas reduction targets
Mar 19, 2014 CommentAnalysis: efficiency can be at the heart of EU energy policy High energy prices, flagging economy and Ukraine crisis should prompt European leaders to push for more effective efficiency targets
Dec 20, 2013 CommentEnergy efficiency: the gift that keeps on giving Taking care of the amount of energy you use makes economic and environmental sense, says the Carbon Trust’s Jeff Beyer
Dec 11, 2013 EnergyCoal blow as major European bank cuts funding European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to limit funding of coal projects and boost investment in renewables and energy efficiency
Nov 26, 2013 NewsUK insulation rollback could leave thousands to die in cold homes As excess winter deaths increase, frustration rises at threatened government rollback of energy efficiency policies
Oct 17, 2013 EnergyIEA: energy efficiency is world’s ‘hidden fuel’ Global energy efficiency investments hit the $300 billion mark in 2011, on par with renewables and fossil fuels
Sep 18, 2013 ScienceHalving global CO2 emissions will cost less than 1% of GDP – report Cutting emissions to safe levels is both technologically and economically feasible, say scientists