Business Edition
nr. 34
21 December 2006
Special:
Sustainable components dominant in forthcoming EU Energy Package
On January 10, the European Commission will present a broad ‘energy package’, containing eleven parts, setting the stage for the EU’s long term energy policy. Read
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Dutch green power market decreased by 20% in two years
Since the end of 2004, the number of Dutch households voluntarily purchasing green power has decreased from 3.0 to 2.4 million. However, the Netherlands is still by far the largest voluntary green power market in the world. Read
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Eugene Standard: more flexible benchmark for green power labels
Within a few months the main principles of new, revised criteria for the Eugene Standard for green power labels will be established. The Eugene Standard will be improved to serve as a European benchmark for such green power labels. Read
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EU Parliament sets compulsory biofuels measures
Last week the European Parliament agreed that Member States in the EU should be obliged to blend biofuels with conventional fuels.
Solid biomass production in Europe increased markedly
In 2005, primary solid biomass production for energy in the EU increased markedly with 5.6% growth (3.1 million tonnes of oil equivalent, mtoe) compared to 2004, according to the latest market Barometer from EUrObserv’ER. Read
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Editorial: Promising New Year
If the signs are correct, 2007 will bring us exciting new moves in the sustainable energy business. On 10 January, the European Union will hopefully enter a new sustainable energy era, when the ‘Energy Package’ of long term policies is presented. Read
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In Brief
EU regions sign declaration on energy efficiency and renewables - FP7 finances research into hydrogen and fuel cells - EU Parliament adopts Euro 5 standard to cut car emissions - IEA report reviews developments in energy policy - Solar thermal platform promotes solar heating in buildings - Ireland: growth in emissions higher than energy growth Read
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