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.

To accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions, the Malaysian government is set to implement the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) next year, initially targeting buildings of large energy consumers in the manufacturing and commercial sectors.

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.

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.

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.

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