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The growing attention to the environmental issues is leading policy makers to take actions to reduce CO2 emission and limit as much as possible the inefficient use of non renewable energy resources.
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Manini, P. (2001). Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) Technology: A Viable Route to Improve Energy Efficiency in Domestic Refrigerators and Freezers. In: Bertoldi, P., Ricci, A., de Almeida, A. (eds) Energy Efficiency in Household Appliances and Lighting. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56531-1_18
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