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Forum for the grid integration of renewable energies.

The scale-up of renewable energies presents a new challenge for our power grids, which need to be optimised, strengthened and extended. This work must go hand in hand with a harmonisation of the various interests, always with the goal of boosting renewably sourced electricity. Over 40 companies, organisations, associations and initiatives have therefore united to draw up recommendations for the integration of renewables into the grid. more External link

November edition of the dena Subsidy Overview EU-27 - Photovoltaic now on sale.

The new edition of the dena subsidy overview offers the latest information on grant programmes and regulatory frameworks in the EU Member States. The information is presented in concise table form, and the private individual will find the contact details particularly useful. The November edition of dena's subsidy overview for renewable heat is also due to be published shortly. Both overviews are updated and published by dena on a quarterly basis. more External link

Russian-German Energy Agency (rudea) launched.

The Russian-German Energy Agency (rudea) was established on 16 July during the Russo-German government talks in Munich. The memorandum of association was signed by Stephan Kohler, Chief Executive of dena, and Sergey A. Mikhailov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Russian Energy Carbon Fund. more (in German) External link

dena supports the "Climate Protection Municipality 2009" competition

The German environmental aid association Deutsche Umwelthilfe is calling on all towns with up to 20,000 inhabitants to take part in the national competition to find Germany’s "Climate Protection Municipality 2009". This will give small communities an opportunity to report on their activities to mitigate climate change and will also offer encouragement for the successful implementation of measures to protect the climate.

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Energy-efficient building in China  Page

China’s energy requirements are increasing relentlessly, a fact which also applies to the building sector. dena supports investors and decision makers in the planning and construction of climate-friendly, low-energy buildings – protecting our climate and using energy efficiently.

JI & CDM activities  Page

Joint Implementation (JI) and the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) were developed by the international community of states and written into the Kyoto Protocol to push the reduction of CO2 emissions throughout the world. These flexible mechanisms offer great potential not only to companies from Germany but also to developing and newly industrialized countries.

Energy Performance Certificate Page

As energy prices rise, energy-efficient buildings are becoming increasingly attractive. The dena Energy Performance Certificate shows the energy efficiency of a building and also provides concrete advice on how refurbishment can save energy.


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