EU ignores its own building efficiency initiatives

(EurActiv, 7 Nov 2014) The European Union institutions' buildings policy in Brussels has been “unambitious” in terms of energy efficiency, according to the European Court of Auditors.

Green building standards and initiatives promoted by the EU for greater efficiency are not consistently employed for new buildings or major renovation projects.

Their special report exposed shortcomings in the approach of the European Commission, European Parliament and EU Council, as well as other EU organisations. The report looked at 2005-2013.

The auditors called on the Commission to propose a common policy for reducing the carbon footprint of the administrative operations of the EU institutions and bodies.

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EurActiv, 7 Nov 2014: EU ignores its own building efficiency initiatives