Ad
Buildings are the EU's single largest source of emissions - responsible for over a third of the bloc's total (Photo: Robert and Cathy)

Why is building renovation 'Cinderella' of EU Green Deal?

It's unfortunate that it took a pandemic to see something so obvious. Energy efficiency is the Cinderella of climate solutions: virtuous and unassuming, but too often overlooked.

Most people focus on her glamorous siblings – renewables and electric vehicles. Is it finally time for her glass slipper moment?

The EU calls it the Renovation Wave, one of the central pillars of the Europea...

Buildings are the EU's single largest source of emissions - responsible for over a third of the bloc's total (Photo: Robert and Cathy)

Tags

Author Bio

Jenny Chu is head of energy productivity initiatives at the Climate Group.

Ad

Related articles

Ad
Ad