EP Socialists want renovation rules revised, Creţu confirms efficiency funding

(EurActiv, 5 Nov 2014) The leader of the second largest group in the European Parliament has told EurActiv his Socialists and Democrats will push to strengthen building renovation rules in EU energy efficiency law.

In a separate boost to campaigners, new Regional Policy Commissioner Corina Creţu confirmed her backing for significantly increased investments to boost building energy efficiency.

While the funding was agreed in principle last year, it is regularly reviewed. Creţu’s support is significant, especially after EU leaders watered down 2030 efficiency targets at their October summit.

“The new 2014-2020 programming period regional policy will help member states with significantly increased investments in energy and the shift to a low-carbon economy, in particular by boosting energy efficiency in buildings,” she said.

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EurActiv, 5 Nov 2014: EP Socialists want renovation rules revised, Creţu confirms efficiency funding