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24 Jan 2023: Insulating the economy: why the EU must aim high on its buildings directive

20 Jan 2023: Report: Renovating EU houses could save 44% of energy for heating

20 Jan 2023: How to cut climate-changing emissions? Recycle buildings

12 Jan 2023: US: Study identifies states with best opportunities to cut costs and emissions by updating building codes using federal climate funds

5 Dec 2022: Campaigners push EU-backed ‘renovation loan’ to decarbonise buildings

1 Dec 2022: Partners launch nationwide initiative to accelerate energy upgrades for affordable housing

17 Nov 2022: The Irish architect at the heart of the EU’s fight for greener buildings

20 Sep 2022: Energy-saving measures could boost UK economy by £7bn a year, study says

12 Sep 2022: Berlin slashes building renovation funding to speed up heater replacement

12 Sep 2022: UK must insulate homes or face a worse energy crisis in 2023, say experts

1 Sep 2022: EU’s building renovation ‘one-stop-shops’ taking shape

30 Aug 2022: 7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do, starting with existing homes

26 Aug 2022: Three States Enact Integrated Plans to Decarbonize Buildings

28 Jul 2022: Germany’s €177bn climate budget to focus on renovations

15 Jul 2022: Investing in insulation for UK homes earlier would have paid off now, Lord Callanan admits

8 Jul 2022: European cities call for more staff, resources to decarbonise buildings

28 Jun 2022: Slashing emissions and energy bills: Home upgrades key to green revolution

31 May 2022: Biden could save families thousands on energy bills with efficiency rules for US-backed home loans

31 May 2022: Sunak’s UK oil subsidy could have insulated 2m homes, says thinktank

12 May 2022: To get rid of Russian fossil fuels, the EU needs to put energy savings first

5 May 2022: US: Here’s how to scale energy-saving commercial building retrofits

5 Apr 2022: To boost renovation, EU wants to reset single market for construction materials

15 Feb 2022: How the UK can cut carbon emissions and reduce household energy bills

10 Feb 2022: Analysis: Low-income residents would save if DOE strengthened manufactured housing plan

24 Jan 2022: UK: More than 30,000 jobs at risk if insulation levy cut from fuel bills

20 Jan 2022: Climate impact of new buildings still too high, says independent expert

13 Dec 2021: EU warned against watering down climate ambition in buildings law

29 Nov 2021: Policies to mitigate high energy prices should fast-track building renovation

25 Nov 2021: LEAK: Draft EU law introduces new standards to decarbonise buildings by 2050

25 Nov 2021: A piecemeal approach on energy standards for buildings won’t work

19 Nov 2021: Canada: New scorecard urges federal action on provinces’ stalled energy efficiency programs

11 Nov 2021: No more time for half-measures on renovation

11 Nov 2021: Community renovation projects are key to supporting the green transition

27 Oct 2021: Gas prices: keep calm and renovate buildings

25 Oct 2021: Soaring energy prices put spotlight on Europe's draughty buildings

16 Sep 2021: How the European Central Bank can unleash the building renovation wave

13 Sep 2021: European cities must adapt to climate change, EU climate chief says

9 Sep 2021: It’s high time to make the EU’s buildings directive fit for 2030 and beyond

3 Sep 2021: New report: EPBD revision a ‘make-or-break’ opportunity

31 Aug 2021: Our renovation dream needs a reality check

3 Jun 2021: Will the Renovation Wave leave Europe’s poorest on the shore?

3 Jun 2021: EU renovation wave needs ‘major changes’ to be successful

1 Jun 2021: Sustainable renovation is key to green recovery, industry says

3 May 2021: Expert: Limit living space to shrink building carbon footprint

26 Apr 2021: Sweetening the deal for heat decarbonisation

12 Apr 2021: Italy’s celebrated building renovation scheme hits a snag

19 Mar 2021: How carbon pricing is driving the renovation of Czech homes

energy security

16 Dec 2022: Commission President: EU Sovereignty Fund will be proposed in summer

16 Dec 2022: Strong action on methane will mean more EU energy security

15 Dec 2022: Open letter: Energy efficiency needs a long-term strategy for climate, security, solidarity and prosperity

21 Oct 2022: EU saved €11 billion in gas imports thanks to solar and wind: report

11 Oct 2022: EU report flags ‘crucial role’ of bioeconomy for energy and food security

3 Oct 2022: EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, energy prices, security amid Russian escalation

29 Sep 2022: EU sanctions set to tighten the screw on Russian industry, society

29 Sep 2022: EU vows to protect energy network after ‘sabotage’ of Russian gas pipeline

27 Sep 2022: Hungary opposes EU sanctions on Russian nuclear sector

26 Sep 2022: Doubling electricity interconnection is the European peace project for this decade

6 Sep 2022: Germany to delay phase-out of nuclear plants to shore up energy security

26 Aug 2022: Spain’s parliament approves energy saving plan

26 Aug 2022: Norway shows EU energy crisis preparation failed

28 Jul 2022: German cities impose cold showers and turn off lights amid Russian gas crisis

28 Jul 2022: EU prepares public opinion for winter gas siege

28 Jul 2022: G7 aim to have price cap on Russian oil in place before 5 December

25 Jul 2022: Belgium reaches initial deal to prolong nuclear power by 10 years

25 Jul 2022: Germany tightens gas-savings plan, increases storage targets

21 Jul 2022: How reliant is Germany – and the rest of Europe – on Russian gas?

19 Jul 2022: EU efforts insufficient to get through winter without Russian gas: IEA

19 Jul 2022: Russian gas supplies to EU drop via all routes, except TurkStream

18 Jul 2022: Europe’s climate and energy strategy has become disturbingly bipolar

15 Jul 2022: The Guardian view on Europe’s energy crisis: facing down Putin will not come cheap

15 Jul 2022: Europe can be free of Russian energy imports within a few years, but gas shortages this winter – researchers

15 Jul 2022: Eyes wide shut, EU industry faces energy efficiency reckoning

15 Jul 2022: Fossil fuels phase-out: The EU’s unpreparedness is tragic, says think-tank director

15 Jul 2022: LEAK: EU drafts plan to reduce gas consumption ahead of uncertain winter

12 Jul 2022: German govt to present climate action programme for all sectors

12 Jul 2022: How to keep the lights on – UK gears up for worst-case energy scenarios

12 Jul 2022: Germany braces for ‘nightmare’ of Russia turning off gas for good

5 Jul 2022: Bavarian PM warns of ‘ice-cold winter’ due to gas shortage

4 Jul 2022: Efficiency “paradigm shift” needed in German heating – state foundation

28 Jun 2022: Germany and five other EU countries commit to solidarity as blackouts loom

27 Jun 2022: Is REPowerEU the right energy policy recipe to move away from Russian gas?

24 Jun 2022: German gas shortage may prevent exports to Europe

24 Jun 2022: Germany escalates to ‘alert level’ over security of gas supply

21 Jun 2022: Berlin to launch ‘painful’ gas saving scheme to secure next winter’s supply

21 Jun 2022: Biden says major economies must speed up climate change efforts, improve energy security

21 Jun 2022: Czech ambassador: ‘We will burn anything we can to keep our people warm’ this winter

16 Jun 2022: Russia says West ‘shot itself in the head’ with energy sanctions

16 Jun 2022: EU signs gas deal with Egypt, Israel to end ‘dependency’ on Russia

14 Jun 2022: EU mettle to be tested as governments turn to energy efficiency

14 Jun 2022: Germans urged to cut energy use to lessen dependence on Russia

14 Jun 2022: EU’s von der Leyen, Italian PM in Israel for energy talks

14 Jun 2022: The EU needs to urgently unite behind proposals for a clean power boom

13 Jun 2022: Romania aims for energy independence in response to Ukraine war

9 Jun 2022: Ukraine eyes billions in euros from Europe electricity exports

9 Jun 2022: US Firms Secure 19 deals to export Liquified Natural Gas, Driven in Part by the War in Ukraine

9 Jun 2022: IEA presents energy efficiency push to make Russia’s gas, oil obsolete

2 Jun 2022: EU leaders downplay chances of rapid Russian gas ban

2 Jun 2022: Belgium ‘fully prepared’ for Russian gas cut, government says

31 May 2022: EU leaders back partial ban on Russian oil imports into the bloc

31 May 2022: Russian gas halt looms large over Italian economy

31 May 2022: Russia’s Gazprom to cut gas supply to the Netherlands

30 May 2022: Europe should use its Putin-proofing energy plans to reinvigorate climate action

30 May 2022: EU inches closer to ban on Russian oil, with exemptions

24 May 2022: EU oil embargo ‘in days’ as Ukraine isolation drives Russia closer to China

23 May 2022: EU countries urged to prepare for Russian gas cut: summit draft

23 May 2022: EU urges quicker phase-out of gas boilers in bid to halt Russian energy imports

20 May 2022: EU tables €300bn plan to ditch Russian fossil fuels, speed up green transition

20 May 2022: Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Belgium sign €135 billion offshore wind pact

20 May 2022: Germany welcomes EU plans to end dependence on Russian energy

20 May 2022: EU clinches deal on mandatory gas storage for next winter

19 May 2022: Russia could cut off gas to Finland this week, energy provider says

17 May 2022: EU reputation at stake as Hungary continues to block Russia sanctions

16 May 2022: LEAK: EU countries urged to prepare for Russian gas ‘supply shock’

16 May 2022: Isolate Putin. Insulate homes.

16 May 2022: Heating neglected in EU plan to ditch Russian fossil fuels, industry says

13 May 2022: EU readies €195 billion plan to quit Russian fossil fuels

13 May 2022: Germany may be able to withstand winter without Russian gas, Habeck says

12 May 2022: Climate chaos certain if oil and gas mega-projects go ahead, warns IEA chief

10 May 2022: EU considers more cash for eastern states in bid for deal on Russia oil ban

9 May 2022: Bulgaria threatens to veto EU oil ban on Russia unless it gets derogation

9 May 2022: How demand-side measures can ensure energy security in the EU

9 May 2022: G7 countries pledge to stop Russia oil imports

9 May 2022: Italy in trouble if Russia soon curbs gas supplies, says minister

5 May 2022: German industry backs oil embargo plans

5 May 2022: Russia’s sixth sanction package opens EU’s Pandora’s Box

5 May 2022: Why the EU may find it tough to squeeze out Russian oil

5 May 2022: Europe should dream big and start the gas exit now

3 May 2022: Finnish energy company ends contract with Rosatom over nuclear plant delivery

3 May 2022: EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo

3 May 2022: The west can cut its energy dependency on Russia and be greener

2 May 2022: EU risks letting Putin’s gas divide-and-rule strategy win

2 May 2022: EU energy ministers hold crisis talks after Russian gas cuts

2 May 2022: Germany signs hydrogen cooperation agreement with India

29 Apr 2022: Europe struggles for clarity on Russia’s roubles-for-gas scheme

28 Apr 2022: Germany to build LNG terminals at ‘Tesla speed’ in shift away from Russian gas

28 Apr 2022: Von der Leyen defies Russia’s gas ‘blackmail’, vows EU unity with Poland and Bulgaria

28 Apr 2022: Russia doubles fossil fuel revenues since invasion of Ukraine began

26 Apr 2022: Germany revamps 1975 oil crisis law in face of new energy supply threats

25 Apr 2022: Brussels prepares to hit Russia with ‘smart sanctions’ on oil imports

22 Apr 2022: Italy puts 25C limit on air conditioning as Ukraine crisis forces energy rationing

22 Apr 2022: Exxon Mobil may completely withdraw from Russia by 24 June

22 Apr 2022: Ukraine lobbies for cuts in Russian Nord Stream 1 gas shipments

22 Apr 2022: Europe outlines 9-step plan to save energy, Ukraine and the planet

22 Apr 2022: Europe must play its key role in starving the Russian war machine

12 Apr 2022: OPEC tells EU it’s not possible to replace potential Russian oil supply loss

12 Apr 2022: Russian oil embargo could be part of next EU sanctions package, say ministers

12 Apr 2022: Ukraine envoy raps Germany over ‘shameful’ energy dependence on Russia

12 Apr 2022: Ban European flights and car use in cities to hurt Putin, report urges

8 Apr 2022: EU approves Russia coal embargo, but already looks beyond

8 Apr 2022: PM to put nuclear power at heart of UK’s energy strategy

7 Apr 2022: Can Germany wean itself off Russian oil and gas?

7 Apr 2022: Speed up green transition to break from Russian fossil fuels, say 11 EU countries

7 Apr 2022: UK to defy net zero targets with more oil and gas drilling

7 Apr 2022: The false promise that burning forest wood can replace Russian fossil fuels

4 Apr 2022: Kremlin warns West: rouble-for-gas scheme is the ‘prototype’

4 Apr 2022: Ukraine’s energy transition race

4 Apr 2022: Baltic states become first in Europe to stop Russian gas imports

1 Apr 2022: Why is Biden boasting about drilling for oil? Our planet demands we stop now

31 Mar 2022: Time to get serious about energy efficiency

29 Mar 2022: Moscow hardens stance on rouble gas payments from Europe

28 Mar 2022: EU, US strike LNG deal as Europe seeks to ditch Russian gas

28 Mar 2022: Facing Europe’s greatest energy challenge

28 Mar 2022: Nuclear power is back in the game, but remains a distant prospect for UK

28 Mar 2022: Europe’s booming demand for heat pumps exposes bottlenecks

28 Mar 2022: EU ready to increase energy efficiency target to eliminate Russian gas

25 Mar 2022: After blackouts, China’s green goals take back seat to energy security

25 Mar 2022: Russian demand for rouble gas payments would be breach of contract, EU leaders say

25 Mar 2022: Shell U-turn on Cambo oilfield would threaten green targets, say campaigners

25 Mar 2022: Food crisis: Europe burns equivalent of 15 million loaves of bread every day in cars

25 Mar 2022: German gas buyers raise the alarm over Russia’s ruble demand

25 Mar 2022: Canada will boost oil exports to replace Russian energy

25 Mar 2022: Could a behavioural change campaign save energy and cut Russian gas imports?

24 Mar 2022: G7 leaders agree on no new sanctions, want to close loopholes

24 Mar 2022: How to cut Russian fossil fuel imports, carbon emissions and energy bills at the same time

22 Mar 2022: Experts slam Berlin’s reluctance to forgo Russian energy

22 Mar 2022: LEAK: EU to mandate 90% gas storage refill for next winter

22 Mar 2022: In a rush to replace Russian gas, the EU has damaged its own climate change strategy

22 Mar 2022: Johnson announces aim for UK to get 25% of electricity from nuclear power

21 Mar 2022: Ukraine war threatens global heating goals, warns UN chief

21 Mar 2022: A guide to the UK energy security strategy

21 Mar 2022: Germany agrees gas deal with Qatar to help end dependency on Russia

21 Mar 2022: Australian government welcomes high fossil fuel prices, ships coal to Ukraine

18 Mar 2022: Individual climate action – the free and instant way to help Ukraine

18 Mar 2022: BPIE presents strategic action plan for energy security

17 Mar 2022: Some EU members turn back to coal to cut reliance on Russian gas

17 Mar 2022: Biden administration approves more LNG exports to Europe

17 Mar 2022: War economics means Europe must ban all energy imports from Russia

15 Mar 2022: Dutch limit gas production at Groningen despite energy crisis

15 Mar 2022: The EU can stop the import of Russian gas

14 Mar 2022: Finland opens nuclear power plant amid concerns of European energy war

14 Mar 2022: The EU can stop the import of Russian gas

11 Mar 2022: France leads calls to reform ‘absurd’ EU energy market

11 Mar 2022: It’s not too late to free ourselves from this idiotic addiction to Russian gas

11 Mar 2022: Ukraine fears blackout, calls on EU to secure electricity supply

10 Mar 2022: EU lawmakers call for ban on Russian fossil fuel imports

10 Mar 2022: What does the Russian oil ban mean for the clean energy transition?

10 Mar 2022: 70 percent of German industrial companies expect serious energy price strains

10 Mar 2022: Europe ditching Russia gas could price out emerging Asia buyers, spur renewables

10 Mar 2022: UK hints that fracking could be part of energy policy overhaul

10 Mar 2022: Russia’s war in Ukraine: Why doubling down on the Green Deal is the best strategy

10 Mar 2022: Oil and gas companies are looking at a bonanza from the Ukraine war

10 Mar 2022: Phasing out Russian oil: how UK consumers can help the war effort

8 Mar 2022: Johnson hints UK oil and gas output must rise to cut dependence on Russia

8 Mar 2022: What would a US ban on Russian oil mean for the world?

8 Mar 2022: Ukraine war on the brink of sparking world energy conflict

8 Mar 2022: Bulgaria may seek exception to any EU sanctions on Russian gas and oil

7 Mar 2022: The Observer view on Ukraine and the climate emergency

7 Mar 2022: The road to European energy independence could start this week

7 Mar 2022: German ministers warn against boycotting Russian oil

4 Mar 2022: Russian gas flows via Yamal pipeline to Germany decline sharply

4 Mar 2022: Stop financing Putin’s war with energy imports, Ukrainian NGO pleads

3 Mar 2022: IEA: How Europe can cut natural gas imports from Russia significantly within a year

3 Mar 2022: Germany: Efficiency industry calls for massive energy saving initiative to cut import dependence

3 Mar 2022: Ukrainian official calls for Russian fossil fuel boycott at UN Environment Assembly

3 Mar 2022: LEAK: EU drafts plan to ditch Russian gas

1 Mar 2022: A Greek initiative for an EU Energy Crisis Solidarity Facility

1 Mar 2022: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces Germany to come clean on energy transition strategy

1 Mar 2022: Is Europe standing with Ukraine or riding with Putin?

1 Mar 2022: Chernobyl is not the only nuclear threat Russia’s invasion has sparked in Ukraine

1 Mar 2022: Ukraine’s energy system coping but risks major damage as war continues

1 Mar 2022: African states eye EU gas opportunity from Ukraine crisis

1 Mar 2022: How can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

28 Feb 2022: EU ministers consider speeding up connection of Ukraine electricity grid to EU’s

25 Feb 2022: Putin’s war in Ukraine displaces climate as top concern, drives oil prices to 8-year high

25 Feb 2022: Germany braces for ‘more turbulent days’ on gas markets amid rising Russia tensions

24 Feb 2022: Is Putin’s Ukraine invasion about fossil fuels?

21 Feb 2022: Germany’s renewable energy investment drive in Ukraine at risk amid tensions

18 Feb 2022: EU says it is prepared for partial disruption of Russian gas flows

8 Feb 2022: Ukraine at the crossroads of a European energy crisis

8 Feb 2022: Von der Leyen: Growing evidence Kremlin is using ‘gas supplies as political leverage’

8 Feb 2022: EU, US pledge gas cooperation as tensions rise over Ukraine

3 Feb 2022: EU reviewing contingency plans for gas supply disruptions

1 Feb 2022: EU, US pledge cooperation on energy security amid Russia threat

1 Feb 2022: NATO calls on Europe to diversify energy supply amid standoff with Russia

31 Jan 2022: The missing element of Europe’s energy and climate security policy

20 Dec 2021: Gas crisis fuels call for UK to update energy security policy

26 Oct 2021: China says it must consider food and energy security when curbing

15 Oct 2021: US urges Russia to do more for European energy security