Low-energy house
A low-energy house is characterized by an energy-efficient design and technical features which enable it to provide high living standards and comfort with low energy consumption and carbon emissions. Traditional heating and active cooling systems are absent, or their use is secondary.
Energy industry
The energy industry refers to all of the industries involved in the production and sale of energy, including fuel extraction, manufacturing, refining and distribution. Modern society consumes large amounts of fuel, and the energy industry is a crucial part of the infrastructure and maintenance of society in almost all…
Renewable energy commercialization
Renewable energy commercialization involves the deployment of three generations of renewable energy technologies dating back more than 100 years. First-generation technologies, which are already mature and economically competitive, include biomass, hydroelectricity, geothermal power and heat.
Energy in Turkey
Energy consumption per person in Turkey is similar to the world average, and over 85 per cent is from fossil fuels. From 1990 to 2017 annual primary energy supply tripled, but then remained constant to 2019.
Association for Decentralised Energy
The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE), formerly the Combined Heat and Power Association, is a trade association that supports the growth of decentralised energy systems, such as district heating systems. The association is based in London.
Energy in California
Energy is a major area of the economy of California, as it has the largest population and the largest economy in the United States. As of 2024, it is second in total energy consumption after Texas, though per capita consumption was the third-lowest in the United States partially because of the mild climate and energy…
Renewable energy in the United States
According to data from the US Energy Information Administration, renewable energy accounted for 17.8% of total primary energy production and 22.7% of total utility-scale electricity generation in the United States in 2024, up from 8.4% and 21% in 2022. Since 2019, wind power has been the largest producer of renewable…
Energy poverty
In developing countries and some areas of more developed countries, energy poverty is lack of access to modern energy services in the home. In 2022, 759 million people lacked access to consistent electricity and 2.6 billion people used dangerous and inefficient cooking systems.
Sustainable energy
Energy is sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Definitions of sustainable energy usually look at its effects on the environment, the economy, and society. These impacts range from greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution to…
Renewable energy in the European Union
Renewable energy progress in the European Union (EU) is driven by the European Commission's 2023 revision of the Renewable Energy Directive, which raised the EU's binding renewable energy target for 2030 to at least 42.5%, up from the previous target of 32%. Effective since November 20, 2023, across all EU countries,…