Energy Efficiency Directive Article 7 – National progress and outlook on the energy savings obligation
What is the state of play of the energy savings obligation under Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive for the period 2014-2020? What is the outlook for the next period (2021-2030) laid out in the final National Energy and Climate Plans? The study gives an overview of the situation as well as details on the planned measures in 12 Member States.
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