Authors: Ali Hasanbeigi, Navdeep Bhadbhade With over 7% of global CO2 emissions, decarbonization of the cement industry will play a key role in achieving the Paris Climate Agreement targets. The deep…

Recover energy, don’t waste it! What do a Norwegian fjord, a Belgian brewery, a Danish dairy plant, a Finnish data center, a German office building, and a French sports center (and many more) have in…

The digital revolution - 2 page factsheet by the Joint Research Center The digital revolution Digitalisation is the innovative use of information and communications technologies , in particular the…

The following article is the keynote article in the Global Sustain Yearbook 2016/17 by LI Yong, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Li Yong focusses on…

Vision vs. reality – why political intervention is essential to unleash heat pumps energy savings potential in industrial and commercial applications. Buildings need a comfortable indoor temperature…

Four reasons why financial institutions should be active in energy efficiency This is the first in a series of blogs based on and picking up key elements in the EEFIG Underwriting Toolkit which was…

Does the classical business model of utilities have a future in Europe given the transition towards a decentralized energy system? This was the key question discussed by different economists at the…

The 2019 General Assembly will offer a unique opportunity for Smart city actors to exchange best practices, present projects, find partners, and stimulate discussions helping the development of innovative ideas. The purpose of the 2019 General…

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, renewable energy sources are rapidly transforming the global energy landscape. This shift represents not just a technological…

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…