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With energy prices reaching record highs, BEUC welcomes European Commission President von der Leyen’s announcement of upcoming proposals to help consumers get through the ongoing crisis. Ahead of a European energy ministers meeting this Friday, BEUC has three recommendations for national governments to make.
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Consumers will get welcome support to invest in renewables and energy efficiency measures as part of the European Commission’s REPowerEU package released today. It is a step in the right direction, but consumers will still face some practical barriers.
Consumers to get basic energy efficiency standards in housing but are given mixed signals on heating
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Consumers will benefit from new basic housing standards that will allow them to use less energy to heat or cool their homes, according to the European Commission’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive announced today, part of its ‘Fit for 55’ climate package. However, the Commission’s Gas Package – also released today – sends mixed signals to consumers about the future of heating and their rights in the sector.
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The urgency of the challenge to mitigate the climate crisis will force all of us to change how we heat our homes: away from polluting sources like gas to greener and more efficient alternatives. According to a new study released by BEUC (The European Consumer Organisation) today, heat pumps will be the cheapest green heating option for consumers. They will be both more affordable and convenient for consumers than hydrogen, which is the only other non-fossil fuel solution.
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