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Energy efficiency in data centres: a strategic choice for the European Union
On 27 January, I attended the roundtable on sustainable data centres, “Reconciling growth with energy efficiency”, organised by Utopia EU. The discussion could not be more timely. Data centres are becoming one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand in the European Union. By 2030, they are expected to consume around 115...
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The green home is worthwhile: 94 billion in savings for Italians from efficiency improvements
A new study shows the benefits within the next twenty years of renovating the most energy-intensive buildings. On 12 October, the Italian government will participate in the final phase of negotiations on the European EPDB Directive for the energy performance of...
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EU-ASE at Concerted Action for the Energy Efficiency Directive (CA EED)
On Tuesday 10 October, EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni spoke at Concerted Action for the Energy Efficiency Directive (CA EED), motivating implementing bodies in their efforts to put in place robust policies & measures in order to deliver on the energy efficiency...
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EU-ASE at Lombardia Green Conference: The “Green Homes” Directive as an opportunity for industrial, territorial & social development
On Monday 09 October, EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni participata in the Lombardia Green Conference – The “Green Homes” Directive as an opportunity for industrial, territorial & social development. The conference, happening during Brescia...
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It is time to update our thinking about energy efficiency
“Energy efficiency becomes even more important as we shift to a renewables-based economy,” says Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen of Danfoss ahead of the second edition of European Energy Efficiency Day 2023. It is not magic, energy efficiency solutions are...
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Business leaders call upon the Government of Spain to champion the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
We, as members of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) and of the Spanish Green Growth Group, appeal to the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU to focus and give priority to the adoption of an ambitious Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)...
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Building Investor Certainty: Business Leaders Unite in Urgent Call for an Ambitious Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
We call upon the co-legislator to seize a historic opportunity and prioritize the adoption of an ambitious Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) before the conclusion of the Spanish Presidency at the end of 2023. Our appeal for urgent action is grounded in...
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