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JRC report shows energy saving will be in 2030 as the first fuel of Europe. Energy dependency and climate change are mitigated and fossil fuel import bills are lowered. Closing the 2020 energy efficiency gap is the first step towards meeting the 2030 target. The scale of the investment needs to decarbonise the EU energy system calls for the development of a framework for De-risking Energy Efficiency Investment (DEEI) The aim is to ensure that energy saving compete on equal terms with generation capacity by lowering the perceived risk by investors which increases the financial cost and consequently the capital-cost of the decarbonisation The EU will meet its objectives in terms of security of supply, climate change while driving growth, growth, boosting the competitiveness of the EU industry and creating jobs. We hope 2016 will be a turning point for the EU climate and energy policies and make sure we will not miss our last chance to secure the Energy Union! A guarantee fund for such investments is recommended.
Read Full articleThe difference between implementing and benefitting from ISO50001
ISO50001 has become a widely implemented standard in industry. However, the energy management system often exists only on paper resulting in additional administrative burden and costs. He Consulting briefly describes what is needed to fill the standard to directly contribute to bottom line profit.
Read Full Business PracticeMore evidence of problems with EU Emissions Trading System
Tata Steel has benefited from more than £700m in free carbon allowances and offsets. Tata Steels chairman argued that the ETS put its Port Talbot steelworks at a competitive disadvantage. The notion cleaner European steel manufacturers could be forced to.
Read Full articleSmart Metering : Is it really interesting for Industry?
The smart metering is literally the act of using a smart meter. 80% of smart meters roll out in Europe by 2020 is the goal the European Parliament set out in 2009. Smart metering represents as well a technological as an economic approach.
Read Full articleEnergy Efficiency At The Tipping Point?
G20 heads of government endorsed the progress made by the energy efficiency action plan. We need more support - and not always financial - to improve awareness of energy efficiency opportunities. There are four actions that would get the ball rolling for the industrial sector.
Read Full articleNew EEIP chairman & Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group
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.
Read Full articleEfficient EU policy for efficient EU industry
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.
Read Full articleCalling All Global Leaders in Clean Energy
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.
Read Full articleUS: Energy efficiency gets a boost under Obama
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.
Read Full articleEEIP at Turkish Energy Efficiency Week
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.
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