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How can this Action Plan change this problem? Europe needs to pursue energy efficiency vigorously, but are the Action Plan and the signals of announcing possible changes in current directives enough? These questions are also addressed in this paper.

It will build trust and confidence that the overall target of 9 % energy savings within 9 years can be achieved, and will thus support Member States in attaining their target.

measuring the impact of energy efficiency improvement measures and energy services

To ensure the plans fulfil this role, this paper analyses the key elements needed for a template and guidance, tailored specifically to the buildings sector

There is no reason to wait until 2016 for the EuP eco-design requirements to phase out the modestly efficient C class halogen “look-alikes” that are expected to replace today’s clear incandescent lamps. These should be replaced by more efficient B Class lamps sooner than 2016, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy claims, based on a new report commissioned by the organisation.

A new survey of consumers' views on Europe's energy label for domestic appliances has confirmed a clear preference for the existing A to G scheme. The findings were published by the UK government's market transformation programme last week.

The Danish Electricity Saving Trust’s 2008 Purchasing Guidelines are now available in English.

The method is to specify user requirements before electrically powered products appear in the shopping baskets of the municipalities.

he Trust recommends that all public sector institutions and private companies follow the Guidelines when purchasing products. Public sector institutions will thus automatically fulfil the requirements laid down in the voluntary agreement and the government’s circular. Purchasers will also be saving their organisations very large sums of money,

There is significant potential to improve the energy efficiency of commercial refrigerators, boilers and water heaters, according to the latest three studies carried out under the EU's energy-using products (EuP) directive.

Two of these – on imaging equipment and electric motors – are expected this month.