More: energy efficiency
More comfort, less carbon: Clearing hurdles to deep building renovation across Europe
To improve living conditions and reduce buildings’ environmental impact, EU-funded researchers are making deep renovations possible across Europe by securing financing, setting strict standards...
Window Low-E Glass Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
In 2024, energy-efficiency is a buzzword. Homeowners try to renovate houses making them more energy-efficient and “green” to increase the comfort, reduce energy bills...
Greener greenhouses promise more energy-efficient growing power
Commercial greenhouses in Europe are testing new energy and water efficiency technologies in support of the green transition.
By Bárbara Pinho
In the province of Almería...
New power cables in Europe to make energy cheaper and more sustainable
EU-funded researchers are looking to improve the electric grid to reduce energy waste, cut costs and curb emissions.
By Jack McGovan
When news articles appeared in...
Difficulties behind the Construction of Green Buildings
Green buildings, sometimes referred to as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, are planned and built with the intention of reducing their negative effects on the...
Flagship IEA energy efficiency conference set for Nairobi in May 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol and Kenya’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum Davis Chirchir today confirmed plans to host the...
New tech for old buildings means gains for the wallet and climate
“Smart” technologies in homes reduce energy use and bills, prompting stepped-up European research in the field.
By HELEN MASSY-BERESFORD
They may lack the environmental wow factor of...
European Green Deal: EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency...
Energy efficiencies of EU waste incinerators are appallingly low
A new study published today by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) finds that efficiences of electricity generation of existing EU waste incineration facilities are appallingly...
As fuel prices rise, companies look to energy efficient solutions
With fossil fuel prices reaching record highs, companies around the world are focusing on energy efficiency to save money and reduce the emissions driving...