Your city also needs a Heat Detox! 🥵 Mechelen 🇧🇪, Lappeenranta 🇫🇮 and Domokos 🇬🇷 have been recognised by the EU Covenant of Mayors Award for their exceptional heat decarbonisation strategies (aka ‘heat detox’). Their projects contributed to cleansing their heating systems by reducing reliance on fossil fuels 🍃⚡ The winners also focused on ⤵️ ▫️Stakeholder engagement ▫️Support for vulnerable groups ▫️Energy independence and job creation 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Congratulations!
Clean, resilient, secure. 🌱 This is our vision for global climate and energy. We want to shape a clean and resilient transition, securing and growing Europe’s global competitiveness. We made commitments during the Paris Agreement. We stand firmly by them. Our message is clear. We are a reliable partner. We are open to cooperation. We play by the rules. Find out more: image
📱💻🖱️🎧📷 made the switch to USB-C. Now, chargers must follow, because 400 million sold yearly in the EU means serious waste. To cut it and make your life simpler, we have updated the ecodesign standards: ✅ USB chargers must include at least one USB-C port & work with detachable cables ✅ Higher energy efficiency and interoperability ✅ New EU logo helps match devices By 2035, we could save energy, reduce pollution, and save consumers €100 million a year. ℹ️ image