'Energy research in the building area is very successful'

In this interview with Tony Kaiser, president of the Swiss Energy Research Commission CORE, the urgent necessity for the reduction of climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions is stressed. The main requirement placed on energy research is noted as being its orientation toward long-term goals in order to support the development of efficient and sustainable technologies. Topics discussed also include the current situation in Switzerland, experience gained in the course of activities carried out within the framework of the current 2008 - 2011 Master Plan, the concrete goals of the research program, energy use in buildings, the 2000-Watt Society, work already planned for the 2012 -2015 period, international aspects and co-operation with academia