EU Fact Sheets - Energy efficiency - 01-02-2018

EU Fact Sheets - Energy efficiency - 01-02-2018 20-03-2018 12:00 AM CET Reducing energy consumption and waste is of growing importance to the EU. In 2007, EU leaders set a target to cut the annual energy consumption of the Union by 20% by 2020. Energy efficiency measures are increasingly recognised as a means not only to achieve a sustainable energy supply, cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve security of supply and reduce import bills, but also to promote the EU's competitiveness. Energy efficiency is therefore a strategic priority for the Energy Union, and the EU promotes the principle of 'energy efficiency first'. The future policy framework for the post 2030 period is under discussion. Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP QUESTIONS? STAY CONNECTED  Contact Us |   This email was sent on behalf of the European Parliament · Bât. Altiero Spinelli · 60 rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60 · B-1047 - Bruxelles/Brussels  · Belgium · Phone: +32(0)2 28 42111