Brussels, 24/04/2001 (Agence Europe) - European Energy Commissioner Loyola de Palacio is expected to present to the College of Commissioners on Wednesday a proposal of directive on energy saving in buildings. Energy consumed in housing and construction accounts for 40% of total energy consumption in the EU. The proposal may, however, be withdrawn from the Commission's agenda because of the differences between Commissioners over application of the principle of subsidiarity in this...