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The European Union is to invest more in research and development to enable IT to help other industries reduce their carbon emissions.

IT lies at the heart of Europe’s commitment to meet reduced carbon-emission targets, according to Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding.

Reding was speaking at the launch of the latest European Information and Communications Technology Industry Association report.

“I am convinced that ICT has a key role to play in enabling energy efficiency improvements across the whole economy, thus lowering emissions and fighting climate change,” she said.

The report sets out the Commission’s position on how ICT can help save the planet in the long run, and meet the EU targets ahead of schedule in the short term.

For example, in the construction sector, heating, cooling and lighting of buildings account for 40 per cent of all energy consumed in Europe.

Check out this article talking about energy efficiency in IT, it’s an interesting read, we’ll have to see what developments/opportunities or best practices come from this announcement.

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