The Commission’s new proposal for 2030 EU climate and energy policy framework sets a target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHC) emissions by 40% below the 1990 level but has abandon binding targets for energy efficiency and renewables which have guided the R&D work in the building sector for more than 10 years. Abandoning the energy efficiency target could stop the progress and destroy the leadership in the industry.

REHVA is deeply concerned about the lack of binding targets for energy efficiency and strongly believes that only with three balanced, ambitious targets for GHG, renewables and energy efficiency it is possible to ensure a successful overall climate and energy framework for Europe for 2030 and beyond.

Read the full position paper.