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Vote on energy efficiency draft directive disappointing but step in right direction
The results of the vote within the European Parliament ITRE committee* on the proposal for a new energy efficiency directive is not in line with the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) position on the subject but is a step in the right direction.
Much work remains to be done in the upcoming negotiation process, as the required annual rate of renovation for the total floor area owned by public bodies, which CEMR would like to see completely withdrawn, has thus far only been reduced from 3% to 2.5%.
However, CEMR does welcome the introduction of alternative ...
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