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29 Apr
Germany's cabinet has approved draft legislation to force the transition to renewable energy. It's triggering panic among homeowners.
9 Mar
Tunisia is one of the biggest olive oil producers in the world. Now one company has found a way to use the considerable leftover biomass from making the oil by turning it into heating briquettes.
17 Oct 2022
As the days get colder, so do our apartments and houses. How can we keep them warm while saving on energy and heating costs at the same time? Here’s an overview.
13 Aug 2022
With Russia restricting oil and gas exports to Europe, Germany is looking to save energy in the winter. One of the measures would be turning down the thermostat in public buildings, said Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
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