Tag #Energy Efficiency

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Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga Achieves 45 Million Ruble Energy Savings in 2024

Transneft-Verkhnyaya Volga's 2024 energy-saving program yielded 45 million rubles in savings through pipeline cleaning, fuel switching in boiler houses, and optimized transportation routes, reducing electricity use by 0.6% and fuel consumption by 29.3 tons.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding

France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...

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UK Pensioners Face Hardship After Winter Fuel Payment Cuts

Due to changes in eligibility, 11 million UK pensioners lost their winter fuel payment (up to £300), forcing many into debt as energy costs soar; Age UK saw a 60% rise in calls during the cold snap.

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Framingham Launches First Gas-Utility-Led Geothermal Network

The Mauchan family in Framingham, Massachusetts, is among 37 homes and businesses connected to a new geothermal network, a clean energy initiative led by Eversource that aims to significantly reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, potentially serving as a national model.

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Fybra Therm: Smart Thermostatic Valves Optimize Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency

Founded in 2021 by Gaetano Lapenta and Marco Scaramelli, Italian cleantech startup Fybra launched Fybra Therm in 2024, smart thermostatic valves using predictive algorithms and real-time air quality data to optimize heating and ventilation, saving energy and improving indoor comfort; it is currently...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Frankfurt's Climate Goals Hampered by Delayed Energy Modernization

Frankfurt's 2021 coalition agreement pledged climate neutrality by 2035, but the city's resistance to energy modernization in protected areas, despite federal funding and homeowners' willingness, risks jeopardizing this goal. A new municipal funding program with rent caps is proposed, but faces chal...

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Spain's Outdated Electrical Systems Hamper Energy Transition

Outdated electrical systems in approximately 80% of Spanish homes hinder the energy transition, posing safety risks and requiring significant modernization to accommodate new technologies like heat pumps and electric vehicle charging, despite limited government support.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Government Blocks 39 Insulation Firms Amid Substandard Work Crisis

The UK government has blocked 39 insulation companies after widespread reports of substandard work under previous energy efficiency schemes, impacting approximately 65,000 households and leaving many unable to sell or remortgage their homes; the government will fix the issues at no cost to the homeo...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Conto Termico 2.0: €10 Million for Immediate Heating System Rebates

The Italian government's Conto Termico 2.0 program provides a 65% immediate reimbursement for replacing gas heating systems with heat pumps, hybrid boilers, or biomass systems, using approximately €10 million in remaining funds, offering a faster and more advantageous alternative to the reduced Ecob...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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U.S. Energy Efficiency Industry: A 2.3 Million-Worker Solution to Climate Change and Inflation

The U.S. energy efficiency industry employs 2.3 million workers, exceeding the fossil fuel industry's workforce by 2.1 times; this sector offers a crucial solution to both climate change and inflation, reducing household energy waste by an average of $60 per month per household, and offering numerou...

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Schwälbchen Dairy Plans Energy Efficiency Investments to Counter Sales Decline

The Hessian dairy Schwälbchen plans to invest a seven-figure sum in energy-saving measures and expand in-house milk processing by 2025 to counteract a 14% drop in dairy sales and a 16% reduction in milk processing in 2024, resulting in a lower profit of 5-5.5 million euros compared to over 6 million...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant

A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.

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