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Accessing credit a daunting task for eco-innovators [FR] [DE]

Companies are finding it difficult to get loans for eco-innovation projects because banks lack the technological knowledge to approve them, according to European businesses.

Businesses cashing in on energy savings [FR] [DE]

Businesses are looking to a new climate deal in Copenhagen to ensure a level playing field for industry, but in the meantime they are pledging to continue improving their energy efficiency and boosting investment in low-carbon technologies.

'Investment strategy' needed to cut emissions

Brussels to propose mandatory EU energy savings goal

EU promotes smart metering in fight against global warming

EU adopts fuel efficiency label for tyres

EU to declare war on business trips

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Buildings have an enormous role to play in the EU's attempts to slash greenhouse gas emissions, as they represent around 40% of all energy use. (read more)

Combined heat and power generation (CHP)

Cogeneration, or the simultaneous production of electricity and heat, is being promoted at EU level as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from traditional power plants. (read more)

ICT & climate change: Problem or solution?

Information and communication technologies can help curb global warming, but the sector is also coming under growing pressure from the EU to lead by example by cutting its own emissions, which are now comparable to that of the aviation sector. (read more)

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