Tag: energy bills
How the EU energy label can help consumers continue to save energy and money
The EU's energy label has been a real success story in guiding consumers towards energy savings. With some key tweaks it could continue to do so and deliver even more benefits, writes BEUC Ecodesign Project Coordinator, Silvia Barlassina.
Reviewing what I learnt in my new energy job after six months
BEUC’s Laurens Rutten shares his learning curve experience in a sector he was warned is “extremely complex”.
Accelerating out of the energy crisis: how to enable consumers to play their part in the green transition
Getting consumers on board is key to accelerating out of the energy crisis, writes BEUC's Energy Team Leader Jaume Loffredo
It’s high time to attack the root causes of Europe’s energy price spike
Europe’s energy crisis has seen consumer bills for gas and electricity reach record levels. But why are we still not addressing its root causes, asks Monique Goyens? Governments must act now to speed up decarbonisation efforts and accompany consumers on...
Tackling energy poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic raises major challenges for tackling energy poverty writes William Baker, energy expert from the STEP project (Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty). The STEP project is now calling for immediate action to help low income consumers pay their...