The European Union is leading the global fight against climate change, and has made it its top priority. The EU committed itself to reducing its overall emissions to at least 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020. Local authorities play a key role in the achievement of the EU’s energy…

Energy efficiency constitutes one of the five dimensions of the European Commission’s Energy Union Package 1, designed to enhance energy security, sustainability and competitiveness. European energy policy is reflected in several Directives; the present document focuses on two main Directives concerning the efficient use of energy in buildings (Directive 2010/31/EU…

Energy Efficiency 2020 is the latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual update on global developments in energy efficiency. Through analysis of data, policies and technologies, it provides a comprehensive view of energy efficiency trends worldwide. Energy efficiency plays an essential role in accelerating clean energy transitions and…