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EU agrees on new energy-efficiency labels

The Swedish EU Presidency struck a deal on 17 November with the European Parliament on a new energy label for household appliances which will add more classes to the closed A-G format.

EU reaches agreement on energy savings in buildings [DE]

EU lawmakers last night (17 November) forged a long-awaited compromise on the recast buildings directive, agreeing that all new buildings would have to comply with high energy-performance standards and supply a significant share of their energy requirements from renewable sources after the end of 2020.

Russia takes steps to reduce gas flaring

Power firms unveil low-carbon electricity 'choices'

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

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

'Investment strategy' needed to cut emissions

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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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