Buildings have remarkable CO2 reduction potential

Improving energy efficiency in buildings could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 460 million tonnes every year. This equates to six million cars being taken off the roads for a total of fourteen years or planting a forest three times the size of France.

Comparing alternative technologies for tackling Climate Change, the Centre for European Policy Studies, CEPS, concluded that energy efficient insulation in new buildings is the best way to prevent climate change whilst also improving competitiveness in Europe and creating new job opportunities.

Results can be achieved with existing building practises

CEPS report also pointed out that improved energy efficiency in buildings can already be delivered using current know-how, with no new resources required for its implemtation. It is also cost efficient and poses no significant unknown risks.

The Energy Performance in Buildings Directive calls for all EU Member States to adopt a new practice for certifying the energy efficiency of buildings.

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