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EU Cohesion Policy in discussion |
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Monday, 09 January 2012 21:39 |
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Energy and Climate change issues are given a high priority in the European Commission’s legislative proposal for EU Cohesion policy 2014-2020, increasing the thematic concentration in priority areas such as “energy efficiency and renewables”. Will the proposed frameworke suffice for EU to reach the demanding climate and energy targets? This week, Build with CaRe will meet with the CPMR Energy Working Group group to discuss the potential impact of the legislative proposals on energy efficiency in the building sector.
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Ca(rbon)Re(duction) needed more than ever |
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011 18:44 |
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Greenhouse gas levels reached a new high in 2010. CO2-levels have increased at an accelerating rate, primarily because of emissions from combustion of fossil fuels, deforestation and changes in land-use. |
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CO2 saving potential of European buildings mapped out |
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Friday, 18 November 2011 17:01 |
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European building stock reviewed. Finding out saving potentials is key to boosting renovation rates. New report provides overview of building stock as well as regulations and financial programmes, country-by-country.
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Member states draining the new directive? |
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011 08:12 |
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Worried about short-term costs, member states are trying to weaken the draft Energy Efficiency Directive. “It’s a very concerted and well organised attempt not to save energy,” says spokesperson for Friends of the Earth.
Among the proposed revisions are deletion of the mandatory 3% annual public buildings renovation rate and opt-outs for larger buildings then before. |
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Energy efficient buildings are vital to sustainability |
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 08:56 |
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"While many things about the future remain unclear, one thing is certain: more people in urban areas means an increased demand for new buildings. And unless we change the incredibly inefficient nature of today's buildings, it means an unprecedented increase in energy use. It's a ticking time bomb."
Read the full article by Build with CaRe supporter Christian Kornevall from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development here |
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