The development of the sustainable energy transition means that electric vehicles are becoming part of our daily lives. This comes with some preconceived ideas and misunderstandings about their use and environmental impact. This page gathers some key facts and figures on the subject of electric mobility, as well as studies and documents based on objective and scientific criteria. This information is intended to provide you with a well-founded global view of this at times controversial subject.
There are many negative and false preconceptions about the ecological and economic benefits of renovation measures. Here are 10 of the most common misconceptions about renovations along with an analysis of how truthful they actually are.
Spotlight on the event of the week: Klimapakt fir Betriber - Dedicated support for companies
The launch of the Klimapakt fir Betriber on Tuesday 10th of January 2023 was an opportunity for the various partners of the governmental programme, whose operational management is provided by Klima-Agence and Luxinnovation, to present their support measures for companies wishing to develop their decarbonisation and energy transition efforts.
Les ministres Fayot, Delles, Turmes et Welfring ont lancé le programme "Klimapakt fir Betriber" pour guider et soutenir les entreprises face à l'urgence climatique et à la transition énergétique
Communiqué par le ministère de l'Énergie et de l'Aménagement du territoire, le ministère de l'Économie, la Direction générale des Classes moyennes et le ministère de l'Environnement, du Climat et du Développement durable
Heat pumps are becoming the gold standard for heating systems in new buildings
The requirements for energy efficiency will change from the 1st of January 2023. As of 2023, the heat pump will be used as the benchmark heating system when drawing up the energy performance certificate for a new building. This change will therefore also affect the approval of building permits and thus the overall design of the building.
Legislative amendments concerning the state subsidies for the installation of charging stations
The Règlement Grand-Ducal of the subsidy programme for the installation of charging stations will be extended from January 2023 until the 31st of December 2024* and will be running concurrently with the subsidy programme for the purchase of e-cars. Future subsidies may also be requested for semi-mobile charging stations while leasing is now also supported. Below is an overview of all adjustments.
Record historique de la production d'énergie solaire au Luxembourg
La production des centrales photovoltaïques au Luxembourg a presque doublé en un an: elle a atteint un maximum de 40,1 GWh en juillet 2022, contre 23,9 GWh en juillet de l'année précédente.
