EU parliament backs law aimed at saving energy by renovating buildings
Buildings across Europe could be renovated to cut emissions and save energy after the European Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that aims to lower...
Energy efficiency
New subsidy scheme for ‘green’ home renovations
Another €35 million is being allocated in subsidies for people to upgrade their homes to be more energy efficient following the success of the previous...
Public can buy cheaper energy efficient air-conditioning units
Applications can be made to the consumer protection association to buy modern, more energy efficient air conditioning units. Marios Drousiotis, president of the association, said...
Proposal sees public sector buildings reduce energy consumption
The cabinet approved an energy ministry proposal on Wednesday, geared at establishing energy efficient practices in public sector buildings. According to the proposal by minister...
Creating a low-carbon home
Design guru talks to Sam Wylie-Harris about the innovations available for energy efficiency at home They say charity starts at home – and in many...
Presidential palace, one of EU’s historic buildings, for energy upgrade
The presidential palace in Nicosia is to have an energy makeover and will be included in a list of emblematic buildings around Europe that will...
Minister presents sweeping changes to education
A generous €100 million from the government’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) will be allocated to education reform, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Monday....
Financing a green transition for hotels
A typical hotel which installs 80 solar panels will have energy savings from heating water of between 30 and 40 per cent, an Employers and...
Energy efficiency: the forgotten necessity
By Charalampos Theopemptou When politicians in Cyprus talk about energy policy they usually refer to gas and only gas. Focusing just on gas is by...
Property companies fined for failing to advertise energy efficiency
Nine property companies were slapped with fines up to €30,000 for failing to mention the energy efficiency category of the properties they advertised. The trade...
