Directive from 2012 that has been revised in 2018 and most recently in 2023 to ensure that the EU’s 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% (compared to 1990) can be met. The revised Energy Efficiency Directive significantly raises the EU’s ambition on energy efficiency.It establishes ‘energy efficiency first’ as a fundamental principle of EU energy policy, giving it legal-standing for the first time. In practical terms, this means that energy efficiency must be considered by EU countries in all relevant policy and major investment decisions taken in the energy and non-energy sectors.
synonyms: EU/2023/1791
see also: ESPR regulation; EPBD
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note: The EED strongly affects the use of copper in mainly two ways. Through the promotion of energy efficiency, it provides opportunities for copper-based solutions. But it also aims to temper energy demand through conservation which can lead to lower copper intensity of use. Its efficiency-first principle is worth consideration for other jurisdictions. Its impact on industry energy costs is probably limited since the directive encourages life cycle costing approaches.
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