Rethinking the role of efficiency for the decarbonization of buildings is 
essential [Commentary]

Levesque, Antoine; Osorio, Sebastian; Herkel, Sebastian; Pahle, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.joule.2023.05.011

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Rethinking the role of efficiency for the decarbonization of buildings is essential [Commentary]

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Levesque, Antoine
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;

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Osorio, Sebastian
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;

Herkel, Sebastian
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Pahle, Michael
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;

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Levesque, A., Osorio, S., Herkel, S., Pahle, M. (2023): Rethinking the role of efficiency for the decarbonization of buildings is essential [Commentary]. - Joule, 7, 6, 1087-1092.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2023.05.011

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Energy efficiency is a key element of EU plans to reach a 55% reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 and a carbon-neutral economy by mid-century.1 The energy efficiency of buildings is particularly critical to address the climate crisis; as of 2019, buildings were responsible for about a third of European GHG emissions and 40% of the final energy consumption, mostly for heating purposes supplied with fossil fuels.