Data centers will be a driver of electricity consumption. However, according to the EU Commission’s plans, minimum requirements for their energy efficiency will only be introduced in the medium term. The authority has two main applications in mind for the use of AI in the energy industry.
By Manuel Berkel
Social welfare organizations and the Climate Alliance are calling for climate action that benefits everyone. They want to ensure that investments in renewables and climate-neutral mobility deliver tangible benefits – especially for low-income households.
By Lisa Kuner
Fewer and fewer residential buildings in Germany are undergoing energy-efficient refurbishment, the German Association for Energy-Efficient Building Envelopes warns, as the timetable for the Building Modernization Act continues to slip.
By Kai Schöneberg
Five issues are likely to dominate European energy policy this year. Why the issue of costs is forcing its way back onto the agenda.
By Manuel Berkel
A new study suggests that the need to insulate buildings is less important than currently planned, says the Climate Neutrality Foundation. The additional energy requirement of old buildings is insignificant, the study claims. This has sparked widespread opposition.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Shortly before the presentation of the grid package, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen gave an insight into its content. The Dane also wants to comply with a request from the German government.
By Manuel Berkel
A new analysis shows that tripling renewable energy capacity, doubling energy efficiency and reducing methane emissions by 30% could reduce global warming by 0.9 degrees.
By Nico Beckert
