Heating and cooling consume half of the EU's energy and much of it is wasted. The lion's share of heating and cooling is still generated from fossil fuels, mainly natural gas, while only 18% is generated from renewable energy. In order to fulfil the EU's climate and energy goals, the heating and...

Die unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten der Energie- und Materialeffizienz werden von fast allen Staaten vernachlässigt, obwohl sie einen Hauptbeitrag zur Lösung des Klimaproblems und zur Ressourcenschonung von fossilen Energieträgern in den Entwicklungsländern erbringen könnten. Mit einer...

"With the growing urgency of climate change, digital innovations emerge as pivotal tools in advancing renewable energy and conservation efforts. From sophisticated data analytics that optimize energy efficiency to smart grids that enhance the reliability of renewable sources, technology is...

Energy gives personal comfort and mobility to people. However, it also places considerable pressures on the environment, such as emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. EU policy thus aims at integrating environmental requirements within the energy sector. This report measures the...

Local authorities are key players in addressing climate change. Since 2008, the European Commission endorses and supports their efforts through the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM) and notably through the provision of capacity building, technical assistance, sharing of best...