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Energy losses, occurring both in the transformation of primary energy into usable energy and in final consumption, are estimated in the Community at about 54% of total requirements. The reduction of these losses has become a major objective, with particular emphasis on the following sectors:
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- domestic and tertiary (losses estimated at 53%)
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- transport (losses estimated at 83%)
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- industry (losses estimated at 45%)
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- industry and energy production (losses estimated at 60%)
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Commission of the European Communities. (1977). Energy conservation. In: Energy Research and Development Programme. Energy Research and Development Programme, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-9702-8_2
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