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Back to all in-depth newsClimate Neutrality at Stake - 25.06.2024
Climate Neutrality at Stake: Why Local Governments Must Lead in Decarbonising Heating and Cooling Decarbonising cooling and heating is a climate imperative. Heating represents 80% of European households' final energy use, with more than half of heat generation still relying on fossil fuels. This significant dependency on non-renewable energy sources poses a substantial challenge in achieving climate neutrality.
As buildings account for around 40% of the EU's energy use, there is a vast potential for enhancing energy efficiency and integrating renewables in the energy mix through local solutions. The recent European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) organised by the Covenant of Mayors, the European Energy Award, and the Smart Cities Marketplace, explored the role of Local and ...
As buildings account for around 40% of the EU's energy use, there is a vast potential for enhancing energy efficiency and integrating renewables in the energy mix through local solutions. The recent European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) organised by the Covenant of Mayors, the European Energy Award, and the Smart Cities Marketplace, explored the role of Local and ...
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