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EU to refine energy transition targets
In its report ‘Trends and projections in Europe 2013’ from 9 October 2013, the European Environment Agency (EEA)... -
The European Court of Auditors scrutinizes cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency investments
The court’s special report... -
Sustainable European cities: overview of innovative urban planning projects
The future of our cities lies in sustainable urban... -
Jeremy Rifkin’s energy transition
Jeremy Rifkin is an American economist, essayist and macro-economic forecaster. His latest book, entitled The Third... -
Solar PV installations: UK could outstrip forecasts by 2016
Solar pv map from Electricalefficiency Tweet -
Trends in French electricity consumption
French power transmission grid RTE used to belong to EDF until 2000, when the newly created European electricity market... -
Which energy efficiency models for France and Germany ?
Thanks to the cooperation between the French Institut Montaigne and the Foundation... -
How to reconcile home automation with protection of personal data
Can home automation schemes threaten the protection of... -
The HOMES program: industry and researchers together to improve the energy efficiency of buildings
Launched in 2008, the HOMES... -
Developing energy efficiency in the UK: conclusions of the 2012 McKinsey report
In 2007 the British government launched an ambitious energy... -
About the share of coal in current electricity production
Far from being an aging energy source from the XIXth century or a mere symbol of the... -
What does the future hold for solar power in Europe?
The future of the photovoltaic industry in the EU appears uncertain. On April 3rd, 2012,... -
Directive on Energy Efficiency adopted by the EU Parliament in plenary
Directive on Energy Efficiency adopted by the EU Parliament... -
Zoom on wind power
Research on electricity generation sometimes improves age-old techniques: wind power is a very good example of this. Wind itself originates in the... -
How much electricity do flat-screen televisions use?
People worldwide spend an average 3h15 watching TV every day. By way of comparison,... -
Nuclear power at core of energy efficiency challenge
Nuclear power ignites considerable debate, especially in France where nuclear power... -
Zoom on hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is the third most used electricity source across the world after coal (30%) and gas (17%). In 2009,... -
Where does European electricity come from?
The explosion of the number 2 reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March 2011... -
The European Parliament wants to strengthen control over and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
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What’s the most energy-consuming household appliance?
The average electricity consumption of European households shrunk by 7% between 2005 and... -
No coal, no nukes: Germany’s future energy mix
70% of Germans agree to move away from civilian nuclear energy, according to Klaus... -
Rising fuel poverty in Europe: a growing source of concern
In Europe, constant increases in energy prices lead several million households to turn... -
Energy savings – Will the energy efficiency directive allow the European Union to meet its 2020 targets?
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Turmes report on Energy Efficiency draws an ambitious road map for Europe
Claude Turmes, Member of the European Parliament from... -
Disagreement in Europe over efficiency targets
European energy ministers have reacted negatively to the European Commission’s proposed... -
EXPERT OPINION : What resources can France and Europe use to improve energy efficiency?
Reduce energy costs, develop... -
The proposed EU Energy Efficiency Directive: headed for institutional struggle?
On June 22, 2011, the European Commission published its... -
Energy saving programs in Germany: an unsung success story
On July 8, the Bundesrat, the upper house of the German legislature, followed the example... -
Smart Cities and Communities Initiative
The European Commission launched on 21 June 2011 the Smart Cities and Communities Initiative as part of the Strategic... -
Launch of the European Energy Efficiency Fund
The European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Cassa Depositi e... -
Proposal for a Directive on Energy Efficiency
Issue The European Commission adopted on 22 June 2011 a Proposal for a Directive on... -
Energy 2020: The European Union signs up to energy efficiency
10 November last, the Directorate for Energy of the... -
Europe moves towards smart grids – with smart meters
Following in the footsteps of Sweden and Italy, France is preparing to embrace “smart... -
Energy efficiency in Europe – new focuses for 2020
By adopting a series of proposals last March designed to promote new energy efficiency... -
The “Intelligent Energy Europe” programme: encouraging innovation in energy efficiency
The aim of the "Intelligent...