On 5 April 2016 the JRC presented the interactive and collaborative online European Energy Efficiency Platform. This beta platform is conceived to fill the gap opened by scattered data and fragmented knowledge resulting from a rapidly growing energy efficiency market. It is expected to be both a one-stop shop for information retrieval and a meeting point for experts to exchange data and reduce redundant activities.
Policies and Targets
The European Union is leading the global fight against climate change, and has made it its top priority. The EU committed itself to reducing its overall emissions to at least 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020. Local authorities play a key role in the achievement of the EU’s energy and climate objectives.
Last Updated on 14 Jan 202114 Jan 2021Total Views 469469
The European Commission considers energy efficiency as a strategic priority for the Energy Union, and promotes 'energy efficiency first' as a principle. It proposes to rethink energy efficiency fundamentally, and treat it as an energy source in its own right.
Last Updated on 03 Dec 202003 Dec 2020Total Views 117117
Policies and Targets
Buildings
The European Climate and Energy package foresees a substantial reduction of energy consumptions in buildings by 2020. The implementation of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) as the building target from 2018 onwards represents one of the biggest challenges to increase energy savings and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Last Updated on 27 Jun 201927 Jun 2019Total Views 112112
Economics and Financing
There is a growing interest in reducing energy consumption and the associated greenhouse gas emissions in every sector of the economy. The residential sector is a substantial consumer of energy in every country, and therefore a focus for energy consumption efforts.
Last Updated on 20 Jun 201920 Jun 2019Total Views 172172
Since its inception in 1981, ACEEE has produced a wide variety of reports and assessments focused on energy efficiency as a low-cost, reliable alternative to our nation's growing energy demands. This report departs from ACEEE's traditional focus on energy efficiency as a resource and instead frames efficiency as an invisible powerhouse and an underappreciated investment opportunity.
Last Updated on 07 Nov 201807 Nov 2018Total Views 309309
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Energy Efficiency Platform for Industrial Processes with around 158.000 members launched in 2011
Michael Hartl, IAT, AT
Last Updated on 15 Dec 201715 Dec 2017Total Views 237237
We argue that a primary focus on energy efficiency may not be sufficient to slow (and ultimately reverse) the growth in total energy consumption and carbon emissions. Instead, policy makers need to return to an earlier emphasis on “conservation,” with energy efficiency seen as a means rather than an end in itself.
Last Updated on 02 Aug 201702 Aug 2017Total Views 294294
This book contains the proceedings of the 9th International Conference Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings and Smart Communities which took place in Frankfurt, Germany 16-18 March 2016.
Last Updated on 05 May 201705 May 2017Total Views 317317
Policies and Targets
The Energy Efficiency Directive was adopted in 2012, establishing indicative targets for 2020 and a set of binding measures in various sectors of the economy at national level. In compliance with the Directive’s provisions, Member States are required to present the progress and efforts made in the so-called National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs) every three years, starting from 2014.
Last Updated on 03 May 201703 May 2017Total Views 8080
Buildings
The GreenBuilding Programme reached its 8th year of activity and has now achieved its original target of collecting data from over 1000 buildings. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has therefore decided to close down the GreenBuilding Programme by 1st of October 2014.
Last Updated on 28 Apr 201728 Apr 2017Total Views 186186
Policies and Targets
This report reviews the current status of European Member States’ regulation supporting Demand Response and Aggregation in the wholesale, balancing and ancillary electricity markets, as stipulated in Article 15 of the Energy Efficiency Directive.
Last Updated on 14 Feb 201714 Feb 2017Total Views 130130
Policies and Targets
In order to achieve the EU 20% reduction on primary energy consumption target by 2020, a change in consumer behaviour and energy consumption practices is needed.
Last Updated on 08 Nov 201608 Nov 2016Total Views 1414
Policies and Targets
The purpose of this project is to develop an econometric model aimed at estimating the impact of energy efficiency policies on energy consumption in the EU Member States in the period 1990-2013. The aim of the models is to answer three core research questions: 1. Are EU and national energy efficiency policies effective in reducing aggregate energy consumption?
Last Updated on 24 Oct 201624 Oct 2016Total Views 2222
Policies and Targets
Buildings
In 2005 the European Commission launched the GreenBuilding Programme (GBP). GreenBuilding is a voluntary programme aiming at improving the energy efficiency of non-residential buildings in Europe on voluntary basis. The programme addresses owners of non-residential buildings to realise cost-effective measures which enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings in one or more technical services.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 1414
Policies and Targets
Buildings
This document describes some of the projects implemented by GreenBuilding Partners in the period September 2012 to December 2013. The projects have been implemented in different types of buildings, such as office buildings, schools, hotels, shopping mall, etc. Both new construction and the refurbishment of existing buildings are covered by the report.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 44
Policies and Targets
Buildings
This document describes some of the projects implemented by GreenBuilding Partners in the period June 2010 to October 2011. The projects have been implemented in different types of buildings, such as office buildings, schools, hotels, shopping mall, etc. Both new construction and the refurbishment of existing buildings are covered by the report.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 44
Policies and Targets
Buildings
This document describes some of the projects implemented by GreenBuilding Partners in the period July 201 to August 2012. The projects have been implemented in different types of buildings, such as office buildings, schools, hotels, shopping mall, etc. Both new construction and the refurbishment of existing buildings are covered by the report.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 44
Policies and Targets
Buildings
The goal of substantially improving end-use energy efficiency and promoting the use of renewable energy sources is a key component of the EU energy and environmental policies, shared by all EU Member States. The European Commission Directorate General Energy and Transport contributes to this goal through a series of actions under the "Intelligent Energy - Europe" Programme.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 22
Policies and Targets
Buildings
The present report summarizes the result of the GreenBuilding Programme achieved in 2011, in terms of main energy efficiency measures in the buildings and related energy savings. Until December 2011, total 362 Partners have joined it with 586 Partner Buildings. The total savings achieved by the Partners are 506 GWh/year. Nearly 74 GWh/year has been saved in 2011.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 1010
Policies and Targets
Buildings
GreenBuilding is a voluntary programme aiming at improving the energy efficiency of nonresidential buildings in Europe on voluntary basis. The programme addresses owners of nonresidential buildings to realise cost-effective measures which enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings in one or more technical services.
Last Updated on 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016Total Views 22
