First adopted in 2012, the directive was updated in 2018 and 2023, setting rules and obligations for achieving the EU’s energy efficiency targets.
The EU has set ambitious targets for 2030 to reduce primary and final energy consumption as part of its 2050 decarbonisation objectives.
A guiding principle of the European energy and climate governance.
EU countries' energy savings requirements for central government buildings, as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive.