All you need to know: The EU's bold Energy Efficiency Directive
The European Union has taken a major step forward in its fight against climate change with the adoption of Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency. This comprehensive legislation aims to…
Leer Artigo completoBombas de calor: visão vs. realidade
Visão versus realidade - porque é que a intervenção política é essencial para desencadear o potencial de poupança energética das bombas de calor em aplicações industriais e comerciais. Os edifícios…
Leer Artigo completoInnovative 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…
Leer Artigo completoSistema de resíduos zero: Capital de reconstrução para uma economia circular
Os projectos inovadores de resíduos zero nos sectores público e privado proporcionam uma importante oportunidade para construir economias circulares locais, evitando ao mesmo tempo graves danos…
Leer Artigo completoEspera-se mais políticas climáticas nacionais, mas quão eficazes são as políticas existentes?
Autor: Agência Europeia do Ambiente Em 2019, os Estados-Membros da UE informaram que já tinham adoptado ou estavam a planear adoptar políticas nacionais de 1925 e medidas correspondentes para reduzir…
Leer Artigo completoEmissions Impacts of Alternative Fuels Combustion in the Cement Industry
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…
Leer Artigo completoThe Future of AI: Navigating the AI Act and its impact on energy transition
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, permeating various sectors, and transforming how we live and work. With this growth comes the need for robust regulations to ensure the ethical and…
Leer Artigo completoThe Strategic Landscape of AI Infrastructure Financing: Microsoft, BlackRock, and Global Initiatives
The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is accelerating as AI technologies transform industries globally. However, the massive computing and energy requirements that come with AI…
Leer Artigo completoThe RetroMeter project: using metered energy savings to make energy efficiency more investable
It is now becoming widely accepted that increasing the flow of investment into energy efficiency is essential for hitting climate targets, as well as addressing issues including fuel poverty and…
Leer Artigo completoTop 10 EU Initiatives for Digitalizing the Energy System: Transforming Europe’s Energy Landscape
In response to the urgent need for a greener, more efficient energy system, the European Union has taken bold steps to digitalize its energy infrastructure. As Europe moves towards its ambitious 2030…
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