The UK has been ranked 27th in a list of the EU’s
member states’ progress towards energy-efficiency targets, following a survey
by the Energy Efficiency Watch (EEW).
The EEW surveys experts from each member state every three
years, asking for their country’s progress towards the EU’s target of saving 20
per cent of its primary energy consumption by 2020.
The most recent report covers the period from 2012-2015 and
shows that the UK dropped from 13th to 27th, ahead of
only Spain.
More than 140 UK experts were surveyed about the country’s
energy-efficiency performance, with over 80 per cent of those questioned
believing that the UK had made “relatively little progress in energy efficiency
policies.”
Of major concern was the perceived lack of awareness of
policy and decision makers as to the opportunities presented by energy
efficiency. It was agreed that energy efficiency was often seen as a cost
rather than an investment that could yield long-term savings.
In addition, a low level of progress in building renovation
was noted – an area with great potential for the implementation of
energy-efficiency measures such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades.
Gibbons
HVAC Services has extensive experience in upgrading air-handling systems
for clients across the industrial, manufacturing, commercial, healthcare and
education sectors. Whether retrofitting individual components or carrying out a
full system overhaul, we can make changes that will deliver long-term energy
savings and the resulting financial benefit.
For more information on Gibbons HVAC Services, call Andrew
Knight on 07850 204915 or email andrew@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.
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