Press Release: Energy Performance of Buildings: European Commission sends Reasoned Opinion to Slovenia

The European Commission has sent a reasoned opinion - the last step before a formal complaint to the Court of Justice is lodged - to Slovenia for failure to notify sufficient national implementing measures requested in the 2002 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. The aim of the Directive is to reduce energy consumption in buildings by obliging Member States to lay down minimum energy performance standards and apply those for new buildings and for renovations of larger existing buildings. It is thus an important part of EU legislation aimed at improving overall energy efficiency.