March 2023 - Glass for Europe

Glass for Europe at the NGA – Glass & Glazing Advocacy Days

On March 27 and 28, Glass for Europe was in the US for the Glass & Glazing Advocacy Days organised by NGA – National Glass Association. During the Advocacy Days, representatives from the American glass industry meet with members of Congress and agency officials to discuss top policy priorities and to showcase how the industry

31 March

MEP Christian Doleschal visits flat glass installation in Germany

On March 24, Glass for Europe introduced MEP Christian Doleschal, rapporteur on the revision of the Construction Products Regulation, to the world of flat glass during a visit to the NSG plant in Weiherhammer (Germany). A float plant is the perfect setting to understand the flat glass sector’s realities and the link between manufacturing and

28 March

Advanced glazing system to increase vehicles’ sustainability

Automotive glass can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of vehicles. High-performance glazing technology can lower mobile air-conditioning energy loads, and subsequently cut CO2 emissions of Combustion Engine Vehicles or increase the range of Electric Vehicles. In the paper “Advanced glazing systems to curb air-conditioning energy consumption”, released today, Glass for Europe outlines the impact

21 March

Advanced glazing systems to curb air-conditioning energy consumption

Advanced glazing systems to curb air-conditioning energy consumption Through increased fuel consumption or decreased range (in electric vehicles), mobile air-conditioning is a significant energy consumer in vehicles. This energy load can generate considerable CO2 emissions, depending on the vehicle’s energy source. Automotive glass manufacturers look for all possible means to contribute to minimising the environmental

21 March

The net-zero industry act needs to be beefed up rapidly

PRESS RELEASE The net-zero industry act needs to be beefed up rapidly Brussels, 17 March 2023: During the last week, the European Commission unveiled a series of proposals for regulation and initiatives1 aiming at reducing the instability in energy prices, boosting the competitiveness of European-based industries and accelerating Europe’s transition toward a low-carbon economy. Despite

17 March

The European Parliament adopts its position on the EPBD

Today, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) with 343 votes in favour, 216 against and 78 abstentions. “Huge step forward for lower energy bills, reducing energy poverty, and tackling 36% of EU emissions.” Tweeted C. Cuffe, MEP rapporteur on the EPBD. Glass for Europe welcomes the adopted

14 March

Glazing technologies to deliver heatwave-proof buildings

In the last years, Europeans have witnessed increasingly increasingly acute and frequent heat waves and temperatures, especially in summer, are expected to climb further in the decades to come. European Buildings need to adapt to the new climate conditions to ensure comfort and wellbeing in both winter and summer time. In the informative paper “Glazing

2 March

Glazing contribution to summer comfort

Glazing contribution to summer comfort A social and climate priority During the last years, heat waves have become more severe, frequent, and prolonged in the European Union and temperatures are expected to rise further in the next century throughout the continent. The impact of heat waves has shown that European buildings

2 March