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Such a passport would include
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buildings should focus on This oversight can also help er
the root of the problem, the consumers with awareness of
70% energy used for heating about the gains and paybacks
(and cooling). A ‘ceiling’ of energy renovations and It’s time to switch off the old way of thinking
benchmark for heating & enable them implement the switch to INSULATION as a power source.
cooling (H&C) energy demand recommendations.
will trigger the needed energy You don’t have to be a super hero to change Europe’s energy policy. There is no need
renovations, prevent the • )LQDQFLQJis essential to for an exotic solution that might be ready 20 or 30 years from now. The solution is right
lock-in of voluminous portions spurring renovation, but it can here in our roofs, walls and floor (or at least it should be). If you want to make a fast and
of savings and avoid having only be done if building owners lasting impact that lowers emissions, reduces imports and creates jobs, put energy
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distribution system ending up ORQJKDXOWDSLQWRƓQDQFLQJ$
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building owners, and a more HIƓFLHQF\LQEXLOGLQJVDVSDUW
tangible business case for of broader structural reforms
renovation. This also includes to improve the EU and national
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