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Whistleblowers: Voluntary energy savings targets met by ‘tricks and abuse’
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12 February 2013
EXCLUSIVE / Non-binding energy efficiency goals are meant to be treated with reverence but are routinely ignored, ticked off, or met by using legislative scams, ex-government officials have told EurActiv.
EU falters on energy-savings objective
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30 January 2008
The European Commission has issued a first, grim assessment of energy-savings plans submitted by member states last year, pointing to a lack of political commitment to reduce energy consumption at national level. But Brussels itself is being criticised for dropping the issue in favour of policies with a higher political profile.
EU electricity use grows despite efficiency efforts
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16 July 2007
Although efforts are increasing to improve energy efficiency in order to reduce CO2 emissions linked to global warming, economic growth in the EU is increasingly energy-intensive, according to a new study by the Commission.
MEPs launch energy-efficiency watchdog
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07 March 2007
Five MEPs launched a new coalition on 6 March 2007 to inform and influence EU and national policymakers on energy efficiency. They were joined by representatives of several EU- industry associations.
Deal on energy end-use efficiency leaves EU nations in charge
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07 December 2005
An agreement on energy savings at distribution and retail level requires member states to draw up national action plans on energy savings. However, the 1% annual savings target remains non-binding.
EU states reject binding energy efficiency targets
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30 June 2005
Just days after the Commission suggested ambitious EU energy savings plans, national governments scrapped every binding element of a related earlier proposal aimed at increasing energy savings on the retail side.
MEPs support binding targets for energy savings
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09 June 2005
A proposal to make increased energy savings in households and in the public sector has found support in the Parliament. The directive has the potential to cut CO2 emissions dramatically.
MEPs back mandatory targets for energy savings by end-users
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21 April 2005
A draft directive aimed at increasing energy savings for the retail, supply and distribution of electricity and natural gas to end-users has made its way through the Parliament's Industry Committee.
Energy-efficiency tops Commission's priorities list
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15 April 2005
In the context of expected "continued higher prices" for oil and gas, energy-saving measures are due to become the Barroso Commission's key priority on energy, says Commissioner Piebalgs.
LinksDossier
Energy efficiency action plan
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20 July 2007
Europe has embarked on an ambitious plan to cut its energy consumption by 20% by 2020 in a bid to reduce its dependency on imported oil and gas and slash its energy bill by an estimated 100 billion euro every year. If it delivers, the plan would also prevent 780 million tonnes of CO2 from being emitted in the atmosphere, or twice the amount the EU agreed to under the Kyoto Protocol.
Green buildings
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23 May 2007
Buildings account for over 40% of the EU's final energy demand and are a major source of greenhouse-gas emissions, making energy-savings there a key element of the European climate change strategy.
Opinion
Analysis: Can Electricity Save Energy?
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23 May 2006
Growth in electricity consumption in OECD countries can fuel GDP growth, say Hans De Keulenaer and Joachim Grave (Energie-Fakten), who hold electricity as the most efficient energy carrier.
Analysis: how to reduce electricity consumption?
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11 May 2006
In this analysis, Eric Bonneville and Anne Rialhe (from the French energy company AERE) focus on demand side management to cut electricity consumption by residential and commercial end users.
Analysis: Efficiency of coal-fired power stations – evolution and prospects
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25 April 2006
According to Hans-Dieter Schilling (Energie-Fakten), the average efficiency of all coal power stations in the world currently stand at around 31%, leaving a vast potential to reduce coal consumption and CO2 emissions.
Analysis: What is the importance of cogeneration?
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11 April 2006
The 2004 Directive on cogeneration urges EU member states to exploit their potential for combined production of heat and electricity (cogeneration). Eckhard Schulze (Energie-Fakten) explains the pros and cons of this energy-saving technique, and casts light on its most meaningful applications and most promising prospects.