Press Release: Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes adoption of the new Energy Star programme

The Council adopted today the new Regulation for implementing the EU-US Energy Star programme in the EU. This Regulation requires EU institutions and central Member State government authorities to use energy efficiency criteria no less demanding than those defined in the Energy Star programme when purchasing office equipment. Energy Star is part of the Community strategy to better manage energy demand, contribute to security of energy supply and mitigate climate change.

EurActiv, 18.6.09: EU-US deal on energy savings from office equipment http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/eu-us-deal-energy-savings-office-news-222171

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