Energy Efficiency
Wasting away our energy
Although largely neglected, the easiest and cheapest way to reduce energy consumption consists in improving energy efficiency.
Today, energy from fossil fuels account for approximately 80% of European carbon dioxide emissions. So a sustainable EU energy policy is key to achieving concrete results in combating climate change in compliance with the Kyoto Protocol commitments.
Energy efficiency can be improved in the residential, industrial, commercial and transport sectors, as well as in the power generation process.
With immediate measures, it would be possible to reduce total energy consumption without restricting economic growth. Promoting the use of more efficient appliances and cars, better insulation, better heating and cooling systems can deliver important results both for economic savings and climate protection.
If our total energy demand is not controlled, renewable energy will struggle to keep up, and consideration of less sustainable energy sources will gain ground. The net result will be a higher-cost, less sustainable, less secure energy system.
Energy efficiency can be improved in the residential, industrial, commercial and transport sectors, as well as in the power generation process.
With immediate measures, it would be possible to reduce total energy consumption without restricting economic growth. Promoting the use of more efficient appliances and cars, better insulation, better heating and cooling systems can deliver important results both for economic savings and climate protection.
If our total energy demand is not controlled, renewable energy will struggle to keep up, and consideration of less sustainable energy sources will gain ground. The net result will be a higher-cost, less sustainable, less secure energy system.
Running out of energy
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CONTACT
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Arianna Vitali Roscini
Policy Officer for energy conservation
WWF European Policy Office
+32 2 743 88 16
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