Future EU budget must target energy efficiency, says Hedegaard

Euractiv reports on EU Climate Change Commissioner Connie Hedegaard’s speech on 12 April 2011 at 'European Regions Energy Day' event in Brussels. According to her, energy efficiency must be given ‘bigger priority’ in the coming years and the EU budget should be used to leverage investments in energy-saving measures.

Hedegaard said the EU should use its financial resources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise energy efficiency standards, which she sees as key priorities.

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EUObserver, 16.6.11: EU backs budget support and 2030 target for renewables http://euobserver.com/9/32498

EurActiv, 17.6.11: Commission renews push for 2030 renewables target http://www.euractiv.com/en/energy/commission-renews-push-2030-renewables-target-news-505706

ESO: Background information: Ministers to hold first talks on new energy savings plan http://www.europeansources.info/record/ministers-to-hold-first-talks-on-new-energy-savings-plan/

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