First Fuel
53: Euro vision with Ruud Kempener
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In Episode 53 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Ruud Kempener from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy.
Luke and Ruud discuss the European Union’s ambition to cut its emissions by at least 55% by 2030, the Commission’s suite of ambitious new policy proposals known as 'Fit for 55', and the central role of energy efficiency and energy management in the bloc's climate plans.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_3541
Q&A: How ‘Fit for 55’ reforms will help EU meet its climate goals
https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-how-fit-for-55-reforms-will-help-eu-meet-its-climate-goals
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https://anchor.fm/energy-efficiency-council/episodes/51-This-wont-hurt-a-bit-with-Tennant-Reed-e16e3ab
From EEC HQ:
Certified Energy Manager training – registrations close 28 September
https://www.eec.org.au/events/training-2/training#/CEM
Key topics:
European climate policy
- Previous policy measures
- Significance of Fit for 55 program
- Mechanisms for revision and adoption of proposals
Fit for 55
- Key energy elements
- Energy efficiency provisions
- Targeted sectoral policies
- Social and consumer support
Connect with our guests:
Find Ruud at https://twitter.com/EnergyRuud
Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
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