Lighting Europe Recommends Including Ultraviolet-C Disinfection and Other Lighting Upgrades in Building Renovations

Marion Ebel expressing policy opinion of Lighting Europe states lighting upgrades including UV-C disinfection lighting should be required in all EU building upgrades. With buildings accounting for 40 % of the EU’s total energy consumption and 36 % of all greenhouse gas emissions, building renovation will play a key role in achieving the Green Deal’s goals. Lighting plays an important role in delivering energy savings, creating safe and quality indoor environments. Did you know, for instance, that LED-based lighting systems can save the EU up to 56 TWh per year by 2050?  Marion Ebel is the Senior Policy Manager…