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EU’s new energy efficiency rules could be gamechanger for education

(Climate Home News, 15 May 2023) When the pens went down on a new agreement to increase energy efficiency rates across the European Union, negotiators made an impact on millions of students, even if they weren’t aware of it.

The debate around energy efficiency is often confined to policymakers and industry experts rather than teachers and schoolchildren. But it remains the case that how we use energy is directly connected to how we work and how we learn.

In a busy classroom, energy efficiency offers students increased quality of life and improved learning environments. And schools will see lower energy bills, reduced carbon emissions, and more engaged teachers. 

The political deal on a revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), reached in Brussels earlier this year, puts in place a compulsory target to reduce final energy consumption across the EU by 38% in 2030.

The increased target is a recognition of the progress made so far on energy efficiency – an average 29% reduction on projections for 2030. But it can also make a positive impact on education.

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Climate Home News, 15 May 2023: EU’s new energy efficiency rules could be gamechanger for education