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Council Conclusions: Special European Council, 17-21 July 2020
Main results EU leaders agreed a recovery package and the 2021-2027 budget that will help the EU to rebuild after the pandemic and will support investment in the green and digital transitions. European Council conclusions, 17-21 July 2020 We have reached a deal on the recovery package and the European budget. These were, of course, difficult...
New stakeholder recommendations on fulfilling the EU’s annual energy savings requirement
Member States’ plans are instrumental in reaching 2030 energy efficiency target A new publication by the Coalition for Energy Savings provides recommendations for Member States planning for fulfilling their annual energy savings obligations post 2020. The...
EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre report: Energy efficiency, the value of buildings and the payment default risk
A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), shows that higher energy efficiency is becoming more important for how buildings are appraised and also clearly linked to lower payment default risks The report evaluates existing literature that...
WGBC: A guide to healthier homes and a healthier planet
The World Green Building Council launched a new guide to creating healthier homes that in turn, are healthier for the planet. The guide takes a combination of the latest research into air quality, thermal and acoustic comfort and lighting and translates it into...
Energy Efficiency and Electric Vehicles: How Buildings Can Pave the Way for the Global EV Revolution
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here, and countries around the world have set aggressive EV goals and targets as a means to cut carbon, improve air quality, and accelerate a renewably powered electricity grid. The cheapest and quickest way to free up...