Sadly, draft rules seen by campaigners are fraught with loopholes. In practice, as they stand today, new rules will not grant a real right to repair to citizens, Right to Repair campaigners denounce. The meeting of the ecodesign and energy labelling regulatory committee with regard to mobile phones and tablets will take place on 17 […]
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Electricity giants, manufacturers and NGOs to von der Leyen: accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuel boilers
Access the letter here.
Five reasons why we don’t like Zero-Emissions Buildings – as proposed by EU Member States
Buildings are responsible for approximately 36% of all EU emissions, making EPBD requirements essential to reduce and decarbonise EU energy demand and meet EU 2050 climate targets. In late October, in response to the Commission’s Recast proposal, national energy ministers agreed on a position that will not deliver on the aim of a zero-emissions, climate-neutral […]
Out of the woods: How can ecodesign reduce the negative impacts of solid fuel heating? Watch the webinar again!
While a quick fix for many, biomass-based home heating has many problems of its own. For example, indoor air pollution and the limited availability of biomass, which is a precious resource that must be used for the most valuable applications only. The good news is that not just any biomass-based heating appliance can be placed […]
Seeing the forest through the trees: how can wood buildings be truly green?
We can find new iconic wood structures all around the globe: the Swedish cultural centre Sara Kulturhus, one of the world’s tallest wooden buildings and a place where the city’s culture meets; Treet, the wooden high-rise building in Bergen, Norway; the Brock Commons Student Residence at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver; or the […]
Time to agree on an EU Emissions Trading System and a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism that work for the climate and support industrial transformation
A strong reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and a well-designed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) can truly help slash emissions from the goods we produce and import, create a level-playing field for Europe’s low-carbon manufacturers and stimulate the demand and supply of clean industrial products. As the negotiations to finalise the reform […]
Checklist for a successful EPBD Recast
After the Energy Council meeting on the 25th of October, where Energy Ministers discussed the EPBD General Approach, we have agreed on five key performance indicators which are crucial for the EPBD Recast to be a true energy and climate success. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast is a once-in-a-generation opportunity because any […]
Open letter to the European Commission on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework
On 30 November, the European Commission is due to publish its proposal for a Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). The CRCF will propose EU rules on certifying carbon removals, which are vital in keeping our climate commitments within reach. It will develop the necessary rules to monitor, report, and verify the authenticity of these removals. […]
Electricity giants, manufacturers and NGOs to von der Leyen: accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuel boilers
27 organisations demand the phase-out of fossil-fuel boilers and a widespread roll-out of heat pumps, solar-powered technologies, and district heating in a letter sent today to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and executive vice-president Frans Timmermans. [1] Access the letter, here. In May, the European Commission announced it would seek to end […]
Ministers opt for a ‘renovation ripple’ rather than Renovation Wave – EU Parliament must fix new buildings directive
EU governments have adopted their official position on revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) [1] today, ahead of negotiations with the European Parliament. The revised EPBD is expected for adoption early next year. EU member states have adopted a positive position on long-term commitments and planning towards 2050. However, ministers have failed to agree […]
