A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU

Wednesday the European Commission presented the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of Europe’s industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. This Deal positions decarbonisation as a powerful driver of growth for European industries. This framework is expected to drive competitiveness as … Continue reading A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU →

AI poses a potential sustainability problem, but can it also be the solution?

In an article on the Data Center Dynamics website, Stephen Magennis argues that AI-driven systems that predict, adapt, and optimise data center resources are leading the way, showing that it’s possible to meet the world’s growing demand for data while working towards a greener future. Mr. Magennis is from Expleo, a global engineering, technology and … Continue reading AI poses a potential sustainability problem, but can it also be the solution? →

Blog by Ettore Piantoni: Connecting the dots of Energy Efficiency Directive with sustainable finance reporting. The full potential unlocked.

During this summer, the European Commission published in the OJ (Official Journal) a series of Recommendations and guidelines, addressed to member states, for the transposition of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 which must be adopted by October 11, 2025: 2024/2143 setting out guidelines for the interpretation of Article 3 as regards the energy efficiency … Continue reading Blog by Ettore Piantoni: Connecting the dots of Energy Efficiency Directive with sustainable finance reporting. The full potential unlocked. →

France says it is time to bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy

A ministerial debate on the future of Europe’s energy system saw calls to build up cross-border power grids and end dependence on Russian fossil fuels, while France said it was time bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy. Robert Hodgson discusses the debate on the potential role of nuclear energy. France … Continue reading France says it is time to bring nuclear power into the centre of EU decarbonisation policy →

New EEA briefing on placement of offshore wind turbines with consideration of impacts on marine ecosystems

Increased use of wind turbines in coastal zones to provide Europe with renewable energy is a crucial element in decarbonising Europe’s economy and in meeting its climate and energy targets. The placement of these turbines should also carefully consider potential impacts on marine ecosystems, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. … Continue reading New EEA briefing on placement of offshore wind turbines with consideration of impacts on marine ecosystems →

New IN-PLAN Practice to empower local and regional authorities to revolutionise their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial planning

The IN-PLAN project team this week has launched IN-PLAN Practice, an innovative and long-lasting support structure designed to assist local and regional authorities across Europe in effectively implementing their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial plans. Developed as part of a collaborative effort co-funded by the LIFE programme of the European Union, the IN-PLAN Practice aims … Continue reading New IN-PLAN Practice to empower local and regional authorities to revolutionise their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial planning →

Energy performance certificate system needs to reform in France

The France Insider website writes about the energy performance certificates, required under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive need to be reformed according to the French national auditor. What are your views? Are they effective in your country? Energy Saving Certificates Under Fire The system of energy savings certificates has been heavily criticized … Continue reading Energy performance certificate system needs to reform in France →

EC’s European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition takes shape

Jov Onsat writes on the Rigzone website about the financial institutions that have joined the EEEFC that was launched earlier this year. European Commission Welcomes First Banks in Energy Efficiency Alliance The European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition has signed 49 private and public financial institutions including some of the biggest banks in Europe as … Continue reading EC’s European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition takes shape →

New BPIE report on Whole Life Carbon highlights urgency for action

A new report published this week from the Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) calls for urgent action to address Whole Life Carbon (WLC) emissions in the built environment. As the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) mandates life cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) measurement by 2028, EU member states have a relatively short window … Continue reading New BPIE report on Whole Life Carbon highlights urgency for action →

Europe’s energy watchdog has criticised the continent’s grid operators for being unprepared for the expected increase in renewable energy

Dimitris Mavrokefalidis writes on the Energy Live News website that Europe's energy watchdog, ACER, has warned that without significant changes to operators' plans, Europe’s grid infrastructure will struggle to support electrification. Europe’s grid operators unprepared for renewables Europe’s energy watchdog has criticised the continent’s grid operators for being unprepared for the expected increase in … Continue reading Europe’s energy watchdog has criticised the continent’s grid operators for being unprepared for the expected increase in renewable energy →