
Empowering 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 articleRedefining Energy Audits: The DEESME Multiple Benefits Approach for European SMEs
Picture a typical small factory in Europe. The machines are humming, staff are busy with production, and energy bills arrive month after month. For many business owners, energy efficiency feels like…
Read Full articleSupport for SME to finance energy efficiency measures
The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) co-convened by the European Commission’s DG Energy and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has been working…
Read Full articleBe a ZEECO – Good practice or SME to become a ZEro Emission Company
On May 4th 2021, CLEOPA GmbH and its energy efficiency expert team presented the DEESME project, its services and solutions during its first dissemination event entitled ‘Be a ZEECO – good practice for SME to become a ZEro Emission COmpany‘. The…
DetailsEnergy Management Reinvented: How the Multiple Benefit Approach Is Transforming European SMEs
Picture this: A bustling manufacturing floor in Europe, where every decision about energy efficiency not only trims costs but also sparks a ripple effect—improving workplace safety, boosting employee…
Read Full articleRethinking Energy Audits: How a Multiple Benefits Approach Empowers Sustainable Business
Moving Beyond Compliance: The New Age of Energy Auditing Picture a typical energy audit in a small or medium-sized business (SME). It's often viewed as a regulatory box to tick—required by law, done…
Read Full articleOvercoming Barriers: How Article 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive Is Driving Real Change Across Europe
Imagine a network of factories, offices, and workshops across Europe—each one balancing rising energy costs, new EU regulations, and the daily pressure to stay competitive. For many companies,…
Read Full articleBeyond Energy Savings: How European SMEs Are Leading the Way with the Multiple Benefits Approach
What if every step your company took toward energy efficiency unlocked not just lower utility bills, but also happier employees, more innovative products, and stronger business resilience? Across…
Read Full articleFive Big Steps for a Smarter, Greener Europe: Rethinking National Energy Schemes
Picture a small company in Germany: the managing director juggles regulatory paperwork, rising energy bills, and the daily struggle of keeping staff motivated. She’s heard about energy efficiency, but…
Read Full articleTraining, development of corporate policies and energy audits, keys to the success of energy efficiency measures in SMEs
Training, development of corporate policies and energy audits, keys to the success of energy efficiency measures in SMEs Mariana Fernández, Director of Communication and Training at Sustainable…
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