Saving energy. Time to step up our efforts

Europe can no longer afford to waste its precious energy. Not only does this cost us money, it damages the environment and contributes to climate change. Yet small adjustments to the way we live, work and travel would enable Europe to trim its annual bill for energy consumption by one fifth by 2020. They would also help get the EU back on track towards meeting its climate and energy goals in the medium and long term.

Europe's energy efficiency drive is supported by the energy efficiency plan, with guidance on ways the EU, Member States, businesses and consumers can maximise their energy saving potential.

This brochure highlights some of the energy challenges facing Europe and the solutions proposed in the plan.

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