What does the Scholz coalition agreement mean for Germany’s energy transition?
Germany’s new coalition government taking office this week has big plans for climate and energy, but only some of them…
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Digitalisation provides a boost for energy efficiency
Rapid uptake of smart devices is improving energy efficiency in buildings. Governments must look to revamp policies to support their…
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Data centres, demand response and decarbonising the cloud
European data centres are major energy consumers that have a vital role to play in the transition to net zero,…
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Build back better: Renovating buildings for renewed EU climate ambition
The EU needs mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards for old and new buildings, backed by solid financial and technical support,…
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The promise of Ukraine’s unprecedented coal phase-out
Ukraine’s announcement to phase out coal by 2035 opens up many doors for investments in renewables and clean energy infrastructure,…
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COP26 opens the door to a managed decline of fossil fuels
COP26 has marked a significant moment when countries have proposed to phase out fossil fuels for the first time.
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Only €70bn needed to make renewable heating affordable for EU homes
The vast majority of EU countries need to increase heat pump incentives to make the technology affordable, says the coalition…
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How mortgage portfolio standards could heat up building renovation
Portfolio standards have helped boost renewables in the US and cut vehicle fleet emissions in Europe. A push is under…
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