Energy efficiency

Setting the level of ambition in the target to reduce energy consumption remains the most contentious issue in the final trilogue on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). Negotiations began at 2 p.m.

Von Claire Stam

Representatives of the European Parliament and the Council will meet for trilogue this Thursday evening to make progress in negotiations on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). The two sides are at odds over the ambition level of the targets and the legally binding nature of the measures.On the agenda of the negotiations are the binding targets for building renovations, energy savings targets and energy efficiency targets, as well as the binding nature of these measures, a parliamentary source told Table.Media.

Von Claire Stam

Yesterday, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive passed the Parliament's Industry Committee. By 2030, existing buildings will have to meet minimum energy standards. However, almost a quarter of buildings is supposed to remain exempt from the renovation obligations for longer – it's just one of many loopholes.

Von Manuel Berkel