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Launch at EUSEW 2017: Investors for energy efficiency in industry, district energy and street lighting
European Commissions clean energy package combines legislative and non-legislative initiatives. The package calls for a more ambitious energy savings target for 2030 that has more teeth in it. Investor Confidence Project (ICP) was brought to Europe to develop a system to give confidence to all active stakeholders. ICP started with investments in buildings and is now broadening the scope. ICP for industry, street lighting and district energy will take time to set the right framework for undertaking those recommendations. If you want to know more about it, contact juergen.ritzek@ee-ip.org. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or visit www.
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Last call to participate - Energy Efficiency Barometer of Industry 2017 (also in SWE, SP, ...)
The Energy Efficiency Barometer of Industry is taking stock of manufacturing companies positions on energy efficiency. This short survey gathers key information about energy use and priorities in a variety of industrial sectors. Participants will find out how important energy efficiency is to others, which.
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December 5th 2015 has now passed, the date by which businesses all across Europe must comply with Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU (also known as ‘Article 8′) It is the date that businesses all over Europe.
Read Full Business PracticeArticle 8: the legal quirk entangling some Swedish businesses
December 5th 2015 is the date by which businesses across Europe must comply with EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU Article 8. The date is when businesses must meet the requirements of the Directive. It is also the date when businesses should comply with.
Read Full Business PracticeISO 50001: easier Article 8 compliance, plus energy cost savings
The EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU (also known as ‘Article 8′) now applies. From December 5th 2015, businesses with at least 250 employees have had to comply with Article 8 in every EU Member State where such businesses have.
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The G20 Energy Efficiency Forum and the Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit
The G20 energy efficiency work has not got much attention but there are some good things happening. At the event the group, with 15 participating countries, launched its G20 Energy Efficiency Toolkit. The toolkit offers a perspective on scaling up energy efficiency.
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DecarbEurope campaign launched in Brussels
Report DecarbEurope 2017: Connecting technologies for a cleaner future. The publication is a first landmark of this multi-partner and multi-channel campaign to decarbonise Europe. In 120 pages, the report takes you on a journey to 10.
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26 April - Meet EEIP Twitter stars at Hannover Messe 2017
Meet the EEIP Twitter stars at Hannover Messe 2017 - on Wednesday at 15:00 at the Wattline booth in hall 27, N30 at the Energy Efficiency Center. This year, my colleague Juergen Ritzek is attending HM17.
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Energy audit in SMEs could unlock great energy efficiency potential in Europe: a focus on the Italian model.
Energy audits play an essential role in the achievement of energy savings at the European level. They are an effective tool to provide the necessary information on the existing energy consumption and the opportunities to save energy. The EED Directive strengns energy audit obligations for .
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Whirlwind: Approval process European Commission´s clean energy package
The European Commissions clean energy - or ‘winter - package is producing a whirlwind of activity in its approval process. There are some critical issues related to the approval process of the package. From the current 27% non-binding target, the Commission.
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