Energy Efficiency Being Discussed in Europe

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Energy efficiency is set to be one of the main issues for European Sustainable Energy Week, which is running until 26th March.

In total, 28 countries from Europe are coming together for the event, which is promoting sustainable energy, through a series of nearly 90 events that will be held in Brussels.

The UK already prides itself on being one of the most active governments when it comes to energy efficiency. They recently introduced a new scheme that will help residential properties improve their eco friendly credentials through methods such as double glazing in windows, and insulation in lofts and cavity walls. They are also promoting further implementation of renewable energy strategies.

Guenther H Oettinger, the European Commissioner, says that ‘energy efficiency and renewable energy can be a powerful factor of economic transformation and contribute to a positive, smarter vision for the society of the future.’

He also added that the future of Europe as a continent depends on reducing carbon and employing more green measures.

In the UK, feed-in tariffs for clean energy systems will be starting out from 1st April 2010, and the use of technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines could even help homeowners to make money from the excess energy they produce.