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Energy efficiency (recast)

TA-9-2023-0263 · P9_TA(2023)0263 · PE703.281

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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed directive on energy efficiency, a recast of existing rules. The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2023/1791, after agreement with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its first-reading position on the proposed directive on energy efficiency, taking into account the recommendations of the Consultative Working Party of the legal services.
  2. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.
  3. Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2023/1791, as an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council.

Who is affected

  • Member states and energy market participants, who will be subject to the energy efficiency rules in the final directive.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 194(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.