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The Nordic countries share a vision of becoming the most sustainable and integrated region in the world. Achieving this vision relies on energy efficiency, technological advancements, and behavioral change.

Efficient energy use is a key factor in the success of the Nordic countries' energy systems, which have significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Nordic collaboration on energy will continue to prioritise energy efficiency. By leveraging advanced technology and promoting behavioral changes, energy consumption across households, businesses, and various sectors will be minimised, further supporting sustainable practices.

Nordic cooperation on energy is strengthened by joint efforts on EU/EEA regulations for ecodesign and energy labeling. It's vital to ensure Nordic conditions, especially for key products like heat pumps, are considered in EU regulations due to the region's unique climate and industries.

EU regulations are estimated to have reduced primary energy use by around 10%, delivering significant climate and environmental benefits. The total electricity savings are nearly equivalent to the EU’s entire hydro or wind energy production. However, these studies lack a breakdown of savings at the member state level, making it challenging for individual countries to conduct cost-benefit analyses of their national implementation of EU policies or to consider additional national energy-efficiency measures.

To address this gap, Nordic Energy Research and Nordsyn (a working group under the Nordic Council of Ministers) commissioned this report, providing updated estimates of energy savings from ecodesign and energy labeling in the Nordic countries.

The results of a survey are offering valuable insights into the sources used for room heating and cooling, as well as the methods employed for water heating.

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