Up-scaling energy efficiency investments is critical and will have multiple benefits for Europe. Energy efficiency investments increase security of supply reducing Europe’s reliance on imported energy, enhancing the competitiveness of Europe’s industry. The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) was established in 2013 by the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy (DG Energy) and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP …

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On 26 June 2017, energy ministers of the European Union will meet to agree on a general approach for the first batch of the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans package’, a set of legal tools which will set Europe’s next steps in achieving its energy transition. Energy efficiency policies are the cornerstone of this package. …

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Energy poverty is beginning to be acknowledged worldwide as a social problem of increasing importance and serious impact on the health of millions of people. Τhe public debate is not missing voices that advocate against energy transition to clean energy sources, attributing the rise in energy poverty to this policy. This criticism hides away from the …

Energy Poverty in Greece. Social Innovation Proposals to address the Phenomenon Read More »

The buildings sector has an important potential for the development of Renewable Energy Applications (RES), according to the relevant roadmap (REmsp) that was recently (2016) presented in a report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), with data from 40 participating countries around the world. As clearly stated, buildings present the best opportunity for …

The Potential of the Buildings Sector for the Deployment of Renewable Energy Sources and Interactions with Energy Efficiency Read More »

On November 30, 2016, the European Commission presented the Winter Package with positions and proposals related to energy. The transition to Clean Energy, is a fact not only in Europe but in a worldwide level. The European Commission has decided to lead this transition and play a leading role in achieving its energy and climate …

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Article: “The new measures – proposals of the European Commission for the transition to Clean Energy” Alice Corovessi of S.C. of the Institute of Zero Energy Consumption Buildings – INZEB. Today, 30 November 2016, European Commission presented a new measures package concerning clean energy, with the aim of keeping the European Union competitive, as clean …

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