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Ecodesign requirements hitting the computers labelling; industry hitting back at European Commission

Ecodesign requirements hitting the computers labelling; industry hitting back at European Commission

The European Commission aims to initiate a new regulation, affecting the energy labelling requirements for computers. The recently initiated regulation aims to help consumers choose the most energy-efficient computers by using a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The energy label will also provide other useful information on durability and reparability.

The consultation covers both the ecodesign and energy labelling initiatives.

Increasing energy efficiency is an important

Towards end-of-waste criteria for construction and demolition waste

Towards end-of-waste criteria for construction and demolition waste

 

Another milestone was recently reached through the publication of a study commissioned by the European Commission, aiming at the prioritization of potential future European End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria for various Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) streams based on a comprehensive study involving stakeholders and data analysis.

The study ‘Background Data Collection for Future EU EoW Criteria of Construction and Demolition Waste –GROW/2022/OP/0015’ highlights the positive acceptance

Moldova Sets Ambitious Targets for Renewable Energy Transition

Moldova Sets Ambitious Targets for Renewable Energy Transition

The Republic of Moldova has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost renewable energy production by offering a comprehensive set of investment incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors. Key measures include priority access to connection approvals for auction winners, long-term fixed-rate contracts for up to 15 years, and support mechanisms for both small and large-scale producers. The government has also secured significant external financing from international partners such as the EBRD and