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Rural Energy in Europe

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Get to know the FREE initiative and how we are promoting the use of sustainable energy within rural areas and communities

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Learn more about the specific energy transition challenges and opportunities for heating in rural areas in various EU member states

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04.06.2020
Articles
COVID-19: Rural energy matters to deliver a just economic recovery in Europe
Tackling the significant socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will constitute an unprecedented challenge for the European Union (EU). As the situation continues to evolve, emergency measures remain a priority and the FREE Initiative expresses its strong support for the EU’s response to tackle the immediate consequences of the crisis.
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11.06.2019
Articles
Supporting rural consumers through the low carbon transition
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) reviewed Europe’s decarbonisation opportunities through six hypothetical scenarios for hitting net zero emissions by 2050.
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18.04.2019
Articles
Delivering heating innovation to rural areas
The European Commission recently presented its strategic vision for a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. Delivering low carbon and low-cost heating innovation is necessary to reach this goal.
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