In Episode 53 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Ruud Kempener from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy.

Luke and Ruud discuss the European Union’s ambition to cut its emissions by at least 55% by 2030, the Commission’s suite of ambitious new policy proposals known as 'Fit for 55', and the central role of energy efficiency and energy management in the bloc's climate plans.

Mentioned in this episode:

European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_3541

Q&A: How ‘Fit for 55’ reforms will help EU meet its climate goals

https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-how-fit-for-55-reforms-will-help-eu-meet-its-climate-goals

First Fuel Episode 51: ‘This won’t hurt a bit’ with Tennant Reed

https://anchor.fm/energy-efficiency-council/episodes/51-This-wont-hurt-a-bit-with-Tennant-Reed-e16e3ab

From EEC HQ:

Certified Energy Manager training – registrations close 28 September

https://www.eec.org.au/events/training-2/training#/CEM 

Key topics:

European climate policy

- Previous policy measures

- Significance of Fit for 55 program

- Mechanisms for revision and adoption of proposals 

Fit for 55

- Key energy elements

- Energy efficiency provisions

- Targeted sectoral policies

- Social and consumer support

Connect with our guests:

Find Ruud at https://twitter.com/EnergyRuud

Connect with us:

Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel

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