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Real energy savers now easier to recognise
Lamps which are launched on the market after 1 September 2013 must bear the new EU energy efficiency label. The label will help consumers to assess whether a product uses a lot or only a little electricity. Very economical LED lamps are labelled in energy efficiency classes A+ and A++. Jochen Flasbarth, President of the Federal Environment Agency, remarks, “Inefficient lighting continues to was... read more
Electricity made regionally
Starting 1 January 2019 every household has the opportunity to drive the transformation of the energy system. The new guarantees of regional origin register makes it possible to issue guarantees of origin for electricity produced from renewable sources of energy. End customers will be able to verify that their electricity is produced in their region, for example by the nearby wind turbine. read more
European emissions trading: Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany constant overall
Emissions from energy plants rose by three percent, while those from industry fell by six percent. This was due to the war against Ukraine and the associated distortions on the energy markets, according to the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more
Employment in environmental protection breaks the 2-million mark
Some 2.2 million people were employed in the environmental protection sector in Germany in 2012, say updated figures from the German Environment Agency (UBA), which is an increase of 245,000 jobs (12.5%) compared to 2010. Great increases in employment have notably occurred in the services sector associated with environmental protection. read more
European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy
Sustainable mobility saves energy – and in many different ways. As part of the European Mobility Week (EMW), which takes place from 16 to 22 September, municipalities together with local actors are demonstrating that being sustainably mobile can also save energy. read more
German Ecodesign Award goes to 10 products and concepts demonstrating innovative, sustainable design
Ten winners received the German Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building with a climate-positive energy balance, mail order that does without packaging waste, to giving old fur a new life. read more
