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June 26, 2017 9:51 AM
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In the report From Thousands to Billions - Coordinated Action towards 100% Net Zero Carbon Buildings By 2050, the WorldGBC calls for a dramatic and ambitious transformation towards a completely zero carbon built environment, through the dual goals of: All new buildings must operate at net zero carbon from 2030 100% of buildings must operate at net zero carbon by 2050
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June 26, 2017 9:36 AM
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Totalling just over 100,000 euros, the money being given out by the CIVINET Activity Fund will enable the ten CIVINETs and their members to undertake 44 activities from June 2017 – December 2018. These fall into four main categories: Capacity building
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June 26, 2017 9:30 AM
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The World Circular Economy Forum in Helsinki, Finland
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June 26, 2017 9:16 AM
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A framework for integrating climate change across financial institutions
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June 26, 2017 9:08 AM
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The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now member states need a common framework, writes Henna Virkkunen.
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June 26, 2017 6:34 AM
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Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has said that cities have earned the trust of national governments to be given greater responsibility over their finances.
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June 26, 2017 5:28 AM
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The lack of hard EU legislation for the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating and cooling systems is a failure that puts the bloc’s climate goals at risk, Maarten De Groote, the head of research at the Buildings Performance Institute Europe, has warned.
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June 26, 2017 5:23 AM
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Nordic countries have relegated fuel poverty to the history books by setting legal minimum standards for heating and giving house-owners a strong incentive to invest in refurbishment, says the mayor of the Swedish capital.
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June 26, 2017 5:10 AM
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Shockingly, the European Council is on the point of obliterating all progress in energy efficiency in the EU, write Jan Rosenow and Richard Cowart of RAP.
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June 26, 2017 4:13 AM
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By Zeke Turner
BERLIN -- Deserted coal mines, once left to gather dust, are glimpsing a new life in the age of solar panels and wind turbines.
The expanding fleet of renewable power... | May 25, 2017
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June 23, 2017 10:33 AM
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How cities and citizens are turning back privatisation
Reclaiming Public Services is vital reading for anyone interested in the future of local, democratic services like energy, water and health care. This is an in-depth world tour of new initiatives in public ownership and the variety of approaches to deprivatisation.
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June 22, 2017 6:23 AM
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Cet été, Nantes lance le premier navibus à hydrogène
Première en Europe, le «Jules-Verne 2» est présenté sur le bassin Saint-Félix à l’occasion des Journées hydrogène qui se tiennent à Nantes ces 20 et 21 juin. Les premiers passagers pourront embarquer dés cet été sur l’Erdre.
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June 22, 2017 5:47 AM
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La CFTC et le Réseau Action Climat publient des recommandations pour une meilleure coordination des politiques de la reconversion professionnelle et la transition écologique.
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June 26, 2017 9:39 AM
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"CIVITAS ECCENTRIC cities Madrid, Munich and Ruse have been testing new mobility management approaches in their living labs. The City of Madrid's activities are focused on certain groups. One of the project's priorities is to increase the participation of children, teenagers, and elderly people in transport policy development and the design of transport measures. For example, technical planners and elderly people have collaborated closely to create elderly-friendly pedestrian infrastructure within the city's living lab."
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June 26, 2017 9:35 AM
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Participants from four countries were welcomed on a two-day study tour about cycling projects which have been rolled out in the city. Bike-on-bus (BoB) One such project is the bike-on-bus (BoB) initiative whereby buses on routes connecting the hilly parts of the city were equipped with bike racks to encourage intermodal transport use. Initially this measure was tested on four buses on three routes to review acceptance and uptake by public transport users. Its success has led to additional funding and the expansion of the measure to other buses.
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June 26, 2017 9:22 AM
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Survey by Energy Institute finds industry professionals think policy is ‘on pause’ and warn Brexit is ‘material concern’
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June 26, 2017 9:12 AM
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Paris Financial Center launches Finance for Tomorrow to showcase it’s expertise in green and sustainable finance
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June 26, 2017 6:38 AM
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Le ministre, qui a remis sa feuille de route au premier ministre le 15 juin, veut que l’écologie aille au-delà de son ministère et devienne une orientation globale pour l’ensemble du gouvernement.
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June 26, 2017 5:54 AM
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The Investor Confidence Project was brought to Europe to develop a system to give confidence to all active stakeholders. There are still concerns that investing in energy efficiency is risky. ICP is designed to change that. ICP started with investments in buildings and is now broadening the scope.
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June 26, 2017 5:27 AM
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In a possible nod to industry demands, the EU's new energy label regulations will allow a 10-year transition period for heaters until 2030, a move likely to confuse consumers, hinder innovation in clean technology and extend the market life of fossil-fuelled devices, critics said.
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June 26, 2017 5:12 AM
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EEFIG published a new underwriting toolkit on appraising value and risk of energy efficiency investments. The report sets out the reasons why financial institutions should take action, makes specific recommendations and provides material on how to structure energy efficiency investments.
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June 26, 2017 5:09 AM
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Taking a cue from the EU, members of the Arab League have adopted renewable energy plans and targets. But they lack incentives and a stable policy framework
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June 23, 2017 10:39 AM
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How can cities and communities reclaim control over local energy systems ? What are the challenges and success factors for creating a local energy company ? What are the links between devolution and remunicipalisation moves, community energy and participative governance ?
To answer these and many other questions around the rise of local energy ownership across Europe, Energy Cities has commissioned a comprehensive scoping study which was launched officially during the EU Sustainable Energy Week.
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June 23, 2017 9:05 AM
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Eau, énergie, restauration scolaire, transport… Une vague mondiale de remunicipalisation est en cours, comme le révèle notre rapport À la reconquête (...)
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June 22, 2017 5:59 AM
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Austria is set to connect a series of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in a bid to boost EV ownership in the country
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