Germany tables ambitious plan to uphold energy efficiency targets

The preliminary details for Germany’s National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency (NAPE) were revealed, in a move to meet the European Union's energy efficiency targets.

The document includes plans to improve energy efficiency and tax rebates for the purchase of electric cars and building renovations. Economic Affairs Minister Sigmar Gabriel and Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks hoped to gather outside funding for projects increasing energy efficiency.

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ESO: Background information: Renovate for Energy Efficiency (Special Reports) http://www.europeansources.info/record/renovate-for-energy-efficiency-special-reports/

EurActiv, 03.12.14: Germany to miss target for one million e-cars by 2020 http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/germany-miss-target-one-million-e-cars-2020-310523

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