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EU’s 2023 Directive: Energy Efficiency and Climate Action

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22 August 2024

EU’s 2023 Directive: Energy Efficiency and Climate Action

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Published in September 2023, the Energy Efficiency Directive sets ambitious new targets and legal standards for cutting energy consumption across buildings, industry, and transport, driving progress toward the EU’s climate goals.

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The Energy Efficiency Directive, published in September, 2023, is a key component of the EU’s strategy to reduce energy consumption and achieve climate goals. The key points include increased targets for energy consumption reduction, legal standing for energy efficiency, sectoral focus on buildings, industry, and transport, and implementation support for EU countries. These measures aim to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support the EU’s broader climate and energy goals.

#Climate action #Tourism sustainability indicators #Carbon footprint reduction #Sustainable tourism

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