By HDK / Published on Mon, 2009-06-08 07:19
The European Institutions are declaring a new commitment to strongly enhance the uptake of energy efficiency in the European Union. New Directives have been formulated (e.g. the Directive on promotion of energy efficiency and energy services) and the Green Paper on energy efficiency was issued to act as a catalyst to this renewed policy uptake.
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By HDK / Published on Thu, 2009-06-04 08:35
Energy efficiency measures can be tailored to suit different customer segments, with a comparatively wide range of returns on investment. ESCOs are thought to be a key player facilitating the practical implementation of energy-efficient measures. However, limited awareness of end-users about the available technologies, as well as concerns on the availability and ease of obtaining funds to finance energy-efficient measures are limiting the diffusion of such technologies.
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By HDK / Published on Thu, 2009-05-28 09:39
Rob Kool and Renée Bruel, SenterNovem, The Netherlands
Energy efficiency is once more at the top of the policy agenda in the Netherlands. In fact the Dutch government wants to be one of the frontrunners of the EU in this field. Reasons for this renewed attention for energy efficiency are:
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By HDK / Published on Thu, 2009-05-28 09:37
Oikonomou V., SOM, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Becchis F., Prof., Environmental Economics, University of East Piedmont, Italy
Russolillo D., Fondazione per l’Ambiente “T. Fenoglio”, Torino, Italy
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Tue, 2008-06-10 12:32
WP2: Review and analysis of national and regional certificate schemes
- Review and analysis of national and regional certificate schemes
Monique Voogt, Maxim Luttmer, Erika de Visser - ECOFYS
- WP2 Summary Report
Monique Voogt, Maxim Luttmer, Erika de Visser - ECOFYS
WP3.1: White Certificate scheme and European Emission Trading System
- White Certificate Schemes and European Emission Trading System
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By Angelo Baggini / Published on Wed, 2008-05-28 09:00
Year: 2006
Policy Status: In force
Under the French programme of White Certificate Trading, suppliers of energy (electricity, gas, heating oil, LPG, heat, refrigeration) must meet government-mandated targets for energy savings achieved through the suppliers' residential and tertiary customers.
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By Angelo Baggini / Published on Mon, 2008-05-12 17:33
Date Promulgated: 20 July 2004
Date Effective: 2 May 2005
Policy Status: In force
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Fri, 2007-07-13 11:04
The Euro WhiteCert Project supports the conceptual and technical development of tradable white certificates systems covering energy savings and energy efficiency.
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By Hans Nilsson / Published on Wed, 2006-04-05 05:14
Well you may know them by the name "White Certificates" as they are referred to in the Energy Service directives (Energy Service Directive April 2006.pdf).
But in the U.S. the same idea, used or considered in some ten states as reported by ACEEE , is known under the name "EERS". ACEEE has studied also four European applications in the U.K., Italy, Flemish Belgium and France.
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