| Measure |
Concerning |
Due for implementation in Member States |
Current Status |
| Intelligent Energy Europe programme |
Improving energy efficiency throughout the EU and increasing uptake of renewables |
New European-wide programme IEE 2 approved with a budget of €730m |
Due to begin in 2007 and continue through to 2013 |
| Energy Performance of Buildings Directive |
Raising energy performance and introducing energy labelling of buildings |
January 2006 |
Introduction of Home Improvement Packs in June 2007 will start the processs of energy certification of buildings |
| Energy Services and End-Use Efficiency Directive |
Decreasing energy consumption by 1% per year in Member States |
First national Energy Efficiency Action Plans to be submitted to the European Commission by 30 June 2007 |
Awaiting implementation |
| Energy Efficiency Action Plan |
A series of priority projects to increase energy efficiency accross the EU by up to 20% over the next six years |
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Adopted by European Commission on 19 November. Forms part of the Energy Efficiency Policy for Europe due to be adopted by heads of government in March |