Today's greatest challenge is to gain control over climate changes and avoid unwanted impacts on society. Climate gas emissions are generated through the use of fossil fuels, and its consequence is global warming with climate changes. Fossil fuels are the world's most dominant energy source.

The building sector, i.e. residential and commercial buildings, is the largest consumer of energy and emits the greatest amount of carbon dioxide of all industrial sectors. It is responsible for about 40 % of the world's total final energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions (source: International Energy Agency). The sector has significant untapped potential for cost-effective energy savings and could greatly contribute to a society-wide reduction of energy consumption. This would not only reduce climate impact, but also reduce import dependency and its possible geo-political repercussions, reduce energy costs and raise employment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The EU leaders have decided on an ambitious climate and energy package containing targets of a 20-20-20% reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as well as an increased share of renewables by 2020. Investments in energy efficient buildings are crucial to achieving the goals of the EU.

Built with CaRe also promotes the use of low climate gas emitting building materials and the adoption of micro-renewable energy, where appropriate, which will have a positive impact on the environment.

"The EU has come together as never before to deal with the issue of climate change, high energy prices and energy security. But we need to do more. We need to raise our ambitions and become more vigorous in our attempts to avoid the risk of future energy disruption. This demands investment. Investing in energy, including energy efficiency, requires us to give our economy the push it needs at this uncertain time."

Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs