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On 15 December 2021, the European Commission adopted a major revision (recast) of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), as part of the 'fit for 55' package. This package is a core part of the European Green Deal, which aims to set the EU firmly on the path towards net zero GHG emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050.The recast EPBD seeks to accelerate building renovation rates, reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption, and promote the uptake of renewable energy in buildings. The ...

On 14 July 2021 the European Commission adopted the 'fit for 55' package, which adapts existing climate and energy legislation to meet the new EU objective of a minimum 55 % reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. The 'fit for 55' package is part of the European Green Deal, which aims to put the EU firmly on the path towards climate neutrality by 2050. A key element in the 'fit for 55' package is the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II), to help the EU deliver the new ...

On 14 July 2021, the European Commission adopted the 'fit for 55' package with a view to adapting existing EU climate and energy legislation to meet the EU objective of a minimum 55 % reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, as required under the European Climate Law. The 'fit for 55' package includes a recast of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), aligning its provisions to the -55 % GHG target. The recast EED as proposed by the Commission required Member States to almost double their ...

In 2022, over 41 million Europeans were unable to keep their homes adequately warm. Energy poverty is a multi-dimensional phenomenon, considered to be caused by a combination of low income, high energy expenses, and poor energy efficiency in buildings. The EU has been addressing this issue in various legislative and non-legislative initiatives, most recently in the context of its climate policies and energy transition, as well as the energy crisis. The Gas and Electricity Directives ensure the protection ...

Pendant la session plénière de juillet, les députés au Parlement européen voteront sur la révision de la directive relative à l’efficacité énergétique, après qu’un accord provisoire a été trouvé entre le Parlement et le Conseil. La commission ITRE a déjà approuvé cet accord.

Dans le cadre du plan REPowerEU, la Commission européenne a proposé d’apporter des modifications ciblées à la législation de l’Union en matière d’énergie en vue d’accroître l’utilisation de sources d’énergie renouvelables et de favoriser l’accroissement de l’efficacité énergétique et des économies d’énergie. La commission ITRE a adopté son rapport sur ces propositions le 14 novembre 2022.

In light of the current needs to reduce energy demand to cope with supply difficulties resulting from the Russian-led war in Ukraine, the Economic Governance Support Unit together with services of EU national parliaments launched in mid-September an initiative to collect available public data on energy-saving measures decided or proposed by their government targeted to households, enterprises and public administrations at national levels. This document includes a summary of the national saving measures ...

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Europe has found itself in an energy crisis. Skyrocketing gas and electricity prices, coupled with energy supply concerns, have obliged the European Union (EU) to take action to mitigate the situation. Reducing energy consumption is seen as one of the key measures the EU Member States can take to reduce energy bills and tackle supply issues. It can help them reduce their energy import dependency and prepare for a winter of possible gas supply disruptions. It can also ...

Lors de la session plénière de septembre 2022, le Parlement examinera le rapport de la commission de l’industrie, de la recherche et de l’énergie (ITRE) sur la proposition de la Commission visant à réviser la directive sur les énergies renouvelables, qui s’inscrit dans le cadre du paquet «Ajustement à l’objectif 55». Le vote sur ce rapport orientera la position du Parlement pour les négociations en trilogue avec le Conseil.

After two negative opinions from the Commission's Regulatory Scrutiny Board and without making adaptations in the IA itself after the second negative opinion, the Commission adjusted its legislative proposal: the legislative framework for new buildings would conform largely to the preferred PO3 ('High ambition I'), while changes for existing buildings would conform broadly to PO2 ('Medium ambition'). The IA analyses the problem, the problem drivers and the likely impacts of the proposed policy options ...