Energy efficiency
The benefits of energy efiiciency
By using energy more efficiently, we can reduce energy consumption while simultaneously create new jobs. These investments are labour-intensive and rely predominantly on domestically produced products (construction materials, building components). As a result, they generate some of the highest levels of added value per unit of investment, aking them a major driver of gross domestic product growth. Energy efficiency measures are therefore "win-win" solutions that create opportunities for our development and deliver significant positive macroeconomic impacts.
Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective measures for achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in gross final energy consumption. For households, energy efficiency is also essential for managing living costs, strenghtening purchasing power and improving the quality of life, including in the context of adapting to climate change.
Energy efficiency targets
Slovenia has set a national target of improving energy efficiency by at least 35 percent by 2030, compared to the 2007 baseline scenario (in line with the Energy Efficiency Directive). Through the systematic implementation of the adopted policies and measures, this means that final energy consumption in 2030 must not exceed 54.9 TWh (4,717 ktoe). In terms of primary energy consumption, the corresponding limit for 2030 is 73.9 TWh (6,356 ktoe).
Energy efficiency plays a crucial role throughout the entire energy value chain. We therefore promote energy efficiency measures across all sectors, including energy production, transportation and end-use.
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Energy renovation of buildings
Buildings account for as much as 40 percent of total energy consumption in the European Union. Consequently, reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy sources in the building sector are essential measures for reducing the European Union's energy dependency and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy efficiency labelling
The energy performance of buildings is indicated by an energy performance certificate, which, in addition to specifying the building's energy efficiency rating(on a scale from A to G), provides also recommendations for greater energy savings and thus improvement of energy efficiency. By providing information on energy consumption, it also enables consumers to compare the energy performance of residential properties, when assesing purchase prices and rental costs.
Energy consumption can also be reduced by using more energy-efficient household applicances and other energy-related products. These products carry an energy label, which indicates their energy efficiency class and energy consumption. As many as 85 percent of Eropean consumers take energy labels into account when making purchasing decisions.