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.

As energy prices remain high, research carried out by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix* has found that UK tradespeople are carrying out more jobs related to energy saving than ever before.

Since July, the Council’s Home Energy Advice service has supported over 200 households at local events across the city. They have reduced energy bills and removed over 12 tonnes of CO2e emissions through free impartial advice, energy saving items, and access to funding.

Company says its integrated control solutions are compatible with over 170 HVAC brands.

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.

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 government is to consult on a range of measures that it says will improve efficiency and save money for households buying gas boilers and heat pumps, including hybrids, and their controls.

Rising energy costs and impending regulations push landlords and tenants to rethink housing strategies.

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

The Province has launched a new program to support whole-building retrofits for apartments, condominums and co-ops, helping make homes more comfortable and reducing energy bills.

Cornwall Council is offering free advice on saving money on energy to people in the county, as well as low-cost loans to eligible homeowners and landlords.

The textile and garment industry uses a massive amount of energy in the production and manufacturing processes. And, due to geopolitical events, such as COVID-19 or the Russian-Ukraine war, energy costs have been rising which has also had a big impact on manufacturing companies , including the garment sector. Combined with the global increased pressure to adopt sustainable practices, garment manufacturers are prompted to seek innovative ways to reduce their energy consumption and enhance efficiency.

Schools, pools, and hospitals will be supported to make energy efficient upgrades, and businesses with high energy use will receive funding to help cut bills and emissions.

Camden council (UK) will be offering free support to nearly 125 local businesses for reducing energy consumption, cutting costs and lowering carbon emissions.

Solar power is a significantly energy efficient method for UK to save energy bills.

UK government urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade insulation and battery storage.

The UK Government’s Great British Energy initiative could reduce consumer costs by £35 billion by 2050.

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Ukraina yêu cầu dân tiết kiệm điện giữa mùa đông cực lạnh

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan had a working session with the European Union delegation to Vietnam and the British Embassy in Hanoi on October 3 to discuss the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).