On 27 June, the Council adopted its negotiating positions on the revision of the REDII and EE directives, both part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, increasing a higher and binding EU-level target of 40% of RES. Broken down for the heating and cooling sector with a binding annual increase of 0.8% per year at national until 2026 and  of1.1% from 2026 to 2030. The position sets an indicative target of minimum 49% renewable energy share in buildings in 2030, a binding target to reduce final energy consumption by 36 % and the primary energy consumption 39 % for by 2030.

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