
Policy & Regulation
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 proposed a more rigorous binding target of 30% savings by 2030. But the European Parliament supports that kind of target, it appears that Council (representing member states) is much less ambitious. This is an excellent basis to build on the opportunity to make efficiency First through making Consumers First. It is the opportunity for improved energy efficiency to be positioned at the centre into Brussels, across Europe. This is laying a foundation for our low-carbon energy transition that is foundation. The advocacy community (professional lobbyists and environmental groups) also must come to grips with the full range of themes and proposals. The Commission is to be commended for the package is a process that should involve people well beyond Brussels, and it is laying the foundation -THE foundation.
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The European Union is currently negotiating its 2030 energy goals. Rebecca Bertram looks at why Germany needs a European Energiewende. She says Germany has benefited significantly from the integrated European power grid. Germany needs Europe to drive its own Energ.
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There are signs that the foundations of a functioning energy efficiency financing market are now being put in place. Investor Confidence Project is rolling out its Investor Ready Energy Efficiency™ project certification system in the US Europe, with growing interest from India, China .
Read Full articleWhere is industry in addressing Europe’s climate and energy obligations?
The European Commission published its proposals to revise its array of clean energy legislation. Informally, the proposals are known as the Winter Package. It proposed a new energy saving target for 2030 - 30%, up from 27% and now binding instead of indicative.
Read Full articleISO 50001: easier Article 8 compliance, plus energy cost savings
ISO 50001 certification exempts businesses from a separate 4-yearly energy audit. It does this by re-shaping an organisations whole energy culture. One client, a refinery, has so far logged energy cost savings of £5 million a year.
Read Full articleFive trends for Energy Efficiency in 2017
The most cost effective energy efficiency came from states where utilities were given the flexibility to administer programs. Leveraging technology and AMI data has opened new opportunities for energy usage data. Advances in both technology and automation are bringing new players into .
Read Full articleWhat the EU "Winter Package" means for industry
The European Commission published its proposals for the contribution of clean energy in meeting the EUs obligations for the Paris climate agreement. The winter package is appropriately entitled Clean Energy for All Europeans. But there are clear, and somewhat puzzling, proposals for industry too.
Read Full articleTurkey: Industrial energy efficiency strategy
Turkey is creating the foundation for an effective industrial energy efficiency strategy. Energy efficiency is a stated priority for both its energy and climate change policies in Turkey. The manufacturing industry is one of the main drivers of Turkish economy, accounting for about 24% of total.
Read Full articleIndustrial energy efficiency in Germany
Drivers and business opportunities in the German Energy Efficiency market. And how GTAI (German Trade and Invest) and EEIP can support your market entry. The GER EE market is expected to grow from €99bn to €176bn between 2013 .
Read Full articleHow Twitter can drive energy transition policy advocacy in Europe
Twitter community management usually splits between audience building (getting followers) and driving engagement (getting shares and likes) This summer a revolution in using social media to energise energy efficiency and energy transition communications. Co Tweeting, exchnging ides nd informtion should become .
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