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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. The G20 is chaired by China and there is every indication that it is giving energy efficiency the priority it deservies. Once we see such a commitment, then we will definitely know we have reached the tipping point, says Agnes Poirier. There are four actions that would get the ball rolling for the industrial sector, she says. Poirier: We need more help in ensuring all companies implement good energy management systems. And we need to ensure there are long-term policy signals to give industry the confidence to invest in the infrastructure of the future, she adds. If we see this commitment, she writes, we will know we've reached a tipping point in the energy sector, and we'll definitely know it's time for the energy-intensive and energy- intensive and less energy efficiency.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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