How electricity can drive cost-effective decarbonisation in Europe

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EURELECTRIC's Hans ten Berge argues that if Europe is to have a greener future it is likely to become increasingly reliant on electricity as a source of heat and transport, as well as power

Industry, policymakers and customers in today's energy world are facing a common challenge: how to cost-effectively decarbonise the European economy. Specific focus is now being drawn towards the heating,...

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