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While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe's reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower than expected, Ember has said in a new report.

Adoption of heat pumps slower than expected across Europe

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago5 mins

While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower…

Electricity demand in Ireland to increase by two thirds by 2050

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

Electricity demand in Ireland is set to increase by two thirds by the year 2050, underscoring the importance of further…

The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) recently released a new report exploring pathways to decarbonisation in the buildings sector, which contributed a third of global greenhouse gas emissions (12.3 GtCO2) in 2022.

Three priorities for establishing a net-zero buildings sector

12 months ago12 months ago5 mins

The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) recently released a new report exploring pathways to decarbonisation in the buildings sector, which contributed…

Renewable energy powered a quarter of the EU’s heating and cooling needs in 2022

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Renewable energy powered 24.8% of the heating and cooling requirements of the European Union in 2022.