Room for improvement in industrial and building energy efficiency

The real estate, manufacturing and transport sectors have the most scope for saving energy, says a report from investor group Eurosif and rating agency Oekom.

It summarises the status of, and outlook for, measures to increase energy efficiency in eight sectors in the EU: machinery, metal production, transport, power generation, property, cement, chemicals and information and communications technology.

Property has the largest energy saving potential – 50% on average and up to 90% in some cases, says the report. Measures include improved insulation, heating and lighting.