Energy Efficiency in Central and Eastern Europe:
an Elephant in the Room
an Elephant in the Room
Western Europe’s energy efficiency is nothing to write home about, but the situation in Central and Eastern Europe is even worse. This has negative consequences for the region’s health, wealth and security. In this European Policy Analysis, the former Bulgarian Minister for the Environment Julian Popov describes the problem and suggests some national and EU-level solutions.
Julian Popov March 2023