Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive: Opportunities and Challenges

• Main Authors: Zīgurs A., Sarma U.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
• Series: Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences
• Subjects: energy efficiency; energy efficiency obligation scheme; tariff adjustment
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1515/lpts-2015-0031

Discussions in Latvia are ongoing regarding the optimum solution to implementing Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (Directive 2012/27/EU). Without a doubt, increased energy efficiency contributes significantly to energy supply security, competitive performance, increased quality of life, reduced energy dependence and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, Directive 2012/27/EU should be implemented with careful planning, evaluating every aspect of the process.