Brussels, 26/11/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 26 November, the Commission sent reasoned opinions to Bulgaria and Hungary calling on them to full transposition of the energy efficiency directive (Directive 2012/27/EC).
Under this Directive, member states must put in place energy efficiency obligations schemes or other targeted policy measures to drive energy efficiency improvements in households, industry and transport sectors. Other requirements include energy audits for big companies every four years, increased rights for consumers regarding metering and billing of their energy consumption and renovation of at least 3% of central government buildings annually.
The directive should have been fully incorporated into national law by 5 June 2014. Bulgaria and Hungary now have two months to comply with their legal obligation. Otherwise the Commission may refer the matter to the Court of Justice. (EH)