Parliament gives final green light to energy efficiency directive

On 11 September 2012, the European Parliament adopted in first reading the Energy Efficiency Directive.

The directive brings forward legally binding measures to step up Member States efforts to use energy more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain – from the transformation of energy and its distribution to its final consumption. Measures include the legal obligation to establish energy efficiency obligations schemes or policy measures in all member states. These will drive energy efficiency improvements in households, industries and transport sectors. Other measures include an exemplary role to be played by the public sector and a right for consumers to know how much energy they consume.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Energy: Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency Directive http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/eed/eed_en.htm

ESO: Background information: Lobbyists brace for new battle over EU energy efficiency http://www.europeansources.info/record/lobbyists-brace-for-new-battle-over-eu-energy-efficiency/

EP: Press Release, 11.9.12: Energy efficiency: billions to be made in savings http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pressroom/content/20120907IPR50808/

EurActiv: Links Dossier: Energy Efficiency Directive: Completing an energy policy puzzle http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-directive-linksdossier-514483

http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06269 http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06269

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