Boosting the Hydrogen Revolution: The Role of a European Hydrogen Bank
The transition to renewable energy sources is no longer just an option; it is an urgent necessity. Hydrogen, particularly renewable hydrogen, has emerged as a cornerstone in the EU's energy transition…
Read Full articleInnovative financial solutions to fight energy poverty
Social housing associations and EU projects are countering energy poverty with innovative financial schemes and “solidarity mechanisms”: “Buildings refurbishment benefits both the people and the…
Read Full articleCatalytic Hydrogen Production: Pioneering Clean Energy with Methane Cracking
In the race to decarbonize the world’s energy systems, hydrogen stands out as one of the most promising fuels for a cleaner future. A significant part of this transformation is methane cracking, an…
Read Full articleNew EEIP chairman & Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group
Energy efficiency investments are the most cost-effective way to reduce the EU’s reliance, and expenditure, on energy imports costing over €400 billion a year. Today, this makes energy efficiency…
Read Full articlePowering Efficiency: Revolutionising Compressed Air Systems for a Sustainable Future
In the quest for sustainable industrial practices, compressed air systems (CAS) have emerged as a prime target for energy efficiency improvements. These systems, vital to many manufacturing processes,…
Read Full articleWhy Germany needs a European Energiewende
Why Germany needs a European Energiewende The European Union is currently negotiating its 2030 energy goals. So far, the German Energiewende has been criticized for being too inward-looking. Yet it is…
Read Full articleThe Mechanics of Ceramics: How the Industry Can Decarbonize
Although the world’s industries have tried to transition to more sustainable methods, the annual global extraction of materials has tripled over the last 50 years. In Europe’s ceramics industry has…
Read Full articleAre ZNE-ready manufactured homes on the horizon
First published here . Earlier this year, we looked at how zero net energy can make life more comfortable as the weather gets weirder , and how utilities can strategically use ZNE to address the…
Read Full articleEmpowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Energy Transition: The DEESME Project
The global pursuit of sustainable practices has placed increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, with the European Union (EU) at the forefront of initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. However, the…
Read Full articleIncreasing the flow of investment into energy efficiency in industry
The most recent EEFIG meeting focused on industry, a sector that is sometimes neglected compared to buildings. I summarised the work on the EEFIG Underwriting Toolkit and took the opportunity to give…
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