The 2012 directive establishes a common framework for measures to promote energy efficiency within the EU in order to ensure the bloc’s energy efficiency target by 2020.
In October 2012, the EU agreed that all members are required to use energy more efficiently in all phases of the energy chain, from production to final consumption. Each of the countries cited by Brussels’ request now have two months to respond to the allegations presented by the Commission, otherwise, it may decide to bring the matter before the European Court of Justice.
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