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Energy efficiency investments are the most cost-effective way to reduce the EUs reliance on energy imports costing over €400 billion a year. Energy efficiency investing has the key role to play in the transition towards a more competitive, secure and sustainable energy system. Report is the result of 16 months of work of over 120 active participants representing finance, policy makers, the buildings sector, industry, SMEs and energy efficiency market participants. Only half of the estimated 60 -100 billion Euros annual investment required to achieve Europes 2020 energy efficiency targets in buildings is being met. European Commission Vice President Maroš Šef? ovi? said: "Investing into energy efficiency measures in buildings, industry and in SMEs is fundamentally important for Europe. I will strive to ensure that energy efficiency investment financing is looked at in our forthcoming policies and that this Report will be used as inspiration for our further work" The report will be published in the EU will be carried out in Europe.
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The European Commission rightly considers innovation as the key to achieve a low-carbon society. European ferro-alloys companies have been early movers and are already among the most climate-efficient in the world. But further improvements in efficiency and technology require.
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The Clean Energy Ministerial invites your organization to compete for a prestigious global award. Olympics use ISO 50001-certified energy management systems to achieve energy, economic, and sustainability benefits. The three top winners will be honored at the Clean Energy.
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The Obama administration has created nearly 50 rules amd regulations that will deliver the biggest energy savings of any president in history. A regulation drives shrinking the energy used by commercial rooftop air conditioners and furnaces. The new standard will translate into $167 billion in.
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EEIPFin Working Group and Erik Gudbjerg will be presenting at the 35th Energy Efficiency Week (EVF) The event is one of Turkeys largest and most important energy events. Dwindling resources and growing environmental pollution in Turkey call.
Read Full articleUCC First University to Achieve ISO 50001
University College Cork (UCC) claims to be the first university worldwide to achieve ISO 50001 certification. UCC implemented its energy management programme in just four months. The university is the first public sector body in Ireland to achieve the certification.
Read Full Business PracticeEnergy Management - Step by Step
Norsk Energi (NE) explains the necessity of applying adequate energy management strategy. It describes steps required to get the NS-EN ISO 50001 certification as well as the NE know-how in assisting companies in certification process.
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Fact and Figures about the economic region of Wroclaw, Poland. A list of manufacturers already present (from chemical industries such as LG and BASF to car manufacturers and suppliers) An opportunity to offer cost and energy efficient products and services.
Read Full Business PracticeActive Energy Efficiency
This white paper argues strongly that meeting greenhouse gas emissions targets set within the Kyoto Protocol will fail unless Active Energy Efficiency becomes compulsory.
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