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Massive energy saving potential of windows impeded by an inadequate EU policy framework
Massive energy saving potential of windows impeded by an inadequate EU policy framework
| New study on minimum performance requirements for window replacement in the residential sector released.
Glass for Europe welcomes EP committee move to incentivise initiatives in building glass recycling
Glass for Europe welcomes EP committee move to incentivise initiatives in building glass recycling
| Glass for Europe welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee of its proposals to improve the Circular Economy Package.
The parliamentary vote on ETS: a genuine move to reconnect the carbon market with the realities of industrial actors
Glass for Europe welcomes ETS vote
| Glass for Europe welcomes today’s vote by the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety committee of the European Parliament on the reform of the EU ETS.
More actionable measures needed to meet high energy efficiency expectations in the building sector
More actionable measures needed to meet high energy efficiency expectations in the building sector
| Glass for Europe is pleased that with the release of the ‘Clean energy for all Europeans’ package, a real debate on the long-awaited modernisation of the EU’s energy efficiency legislations is made possible.
Revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to tap into the energy saving potential of modern windows
Revising the EPBD to tap into the energy saving potential of modern windows
| European Aluminium, EuroWindoor, ES-SO and Glass for Europe come together to call for a modernised EPBD.
Revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Tapping the potential of windows
Revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Tapping the potential of windows
| Since its recast in 2010, the EPBD has contributed to improving the energy performance of European buildings and our associations European Aluminium, EuroWindoor, ES-SO, Glass for Europe are strong supporters of this framework.
MEP and MP visit Pilkington in St Helens
MEP and MP visit Pilkington in St Helens
| Theresa Griffin MEP (North West England) and Conor McGinn MP (St Helens North) have met with representatives from Pilkington, to discuss future measures that could support the growth and development of the glass and glazing sector in the UK and…
Four priorities identified for energy efficiency in Europe
| Glass for Europe has identified four essential priorities to put Europe back on the energy-efficiency track and believes that the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Dr Reha Akcakaya elected new chairman of Glass for Europe
| At its last General Assembly, Glass for Europe, the trade association of Europe's manufacturers of building, automotive and solar-energy glass, elected Dr Reha Akcakaya Chairman of the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe.
Highest leverage, quickest roll-out and widest societal benefits: Ambitious building renovation projects are best-in-class for Strategic Investment
| “European Fund for Strategic Investments must earmark funds for deep renovation projects” says building sector industry   A new report published today by Copenhagen Economics concludes that deep building renovation projects respond more effectively…
Buildings and transport first in line for energy efficiency efforts - Time to mobilize resources and enact much-needed EU legislations
| With the Energy Union framework strategy released today by the European Commission, energy efficiency is at last provided the focus it deserves to contribute fully to a secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy system for Europe.