The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just issued a decision approving the Implementation plan of the Political Declaration on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP Declaration) for the period up to 2050 in the city.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with ADNOC to research and explore developing innovative energy solutions to enhance energy efficiency in support of the UAE's energy diversification strategy.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has underscored the EU’s vulnerability to external energy supplies. Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels is a liability, not only environmentally but also geopolitically. Prioritising energy efficiency alongside renewable energy and electrification is essential to reducing this dependence. The Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle holds the potential to strengthen security and resilience aiming at prioritising energy efficiency wherever it is the most cost-effective solution, ensuring that energy needs are met sustainably and economically.

Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts.

The coating, which is applied to HVAC condenser coils, could save these data centers an additional $16 million over the next decade, Ener.co says.

As 2024 draws to a close, Europe’s energy winter preparedness is a priority. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and its member countries have taken many bold measures to decrease reliance on fossil fuels, accelerate the shift to clean energy and build a more resilient and diversified energy system, with a view to strengthening energy independence and ensuring stable, affordable energy supplies for citizens and businesses.

The European Commission is preparing technical specifications for a study to develop a measurement framework for the energy efficiency of general-purpose AI models. Data centres’ share of global energy consumption is expected to grow to 7% by 2030.

The Government Office has urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to focus on the Law for submission to the National Assembly for approval during the 9th session (June 2025), following a one-session legislative process.

The EBRD, in collaboration with the EU and Japan, is providing a €4 million loan to NLB Bank AD Skopje. The funds will support energy-efficiency upgrades for households, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and improve quality of life.

The Borough Council has reached 250 ‘declarations of eligibility’ for homes in West Norfolk under the government’s ECO4 scheme.

New research from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that Texas households that swap out inefficient electric resistance heaters for heat pumps would save an average of more than $300 in utility bills annually. Switching the quarter of Texas houses and apartments that rely on electric resistance heating to heat pumps would reduce peak winter electricity demand by an amount equivalent to the output of 40 new gas-fired power plants. The report calls for Texas policymakers, regulators, and utilities to encourage heat pump adoption at the time existing central air conditioners need to be replaced.

Energy efficiency is vital for global sustainability, and India is embracing it to meet rising energy demands. With scalable solutions and renewable integration, the nation is advancing toward a greener future. Delta Electronics supports this vision through innovative technologies and sustainable initiatives.

Citizens Advice has added its voice to calls for a funding package for landlords carrying out energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

On the morning of December 3, 2024, in Da Nang, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organized a seminar on "Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation Market Investments in the Industrial Sector of Vietnam".

Nhận thấy năng lượng chiếm một phần rất lớn trong cấu thành giá thành sản phẩm nên việc tiết kiệm năng lượng là vấn đề luôn được Công ty Cổ phẩn Lâm nghiệp Tháng Năm đặt lên hàng đầu.

Trường quốc tế Concordia Hà Nội tiết kiệm được từ 10 - 11% chi phí năng lượng, tương đương khoảng 200 triệu đồng/năm nhờ áp dụng đồng thời các giải pháp tiết kiệm năng lượng.

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With sustainability dictating economic discourse worldwide, India’s economy faces the risk of buckling under the pressure.

Gardea Residencial in Zaragoza's Miralbueno neighborhood combines sustainable design with modern living. The two-block development features a high-performance ventilated façade made of recyclable porcelain tiles, optimizing energy efficiency. With 38 apartments and community spaces, it enhances both functionality and community integration.

Energy agencies and companies are promoting sustainable home upgrades to reduce utility bills and carbon footprints.