EU Commission takes legal action against Greece, Estonia and Poland
09/07/07

On 27 June 2007, the EU Commission launched court proceedings against Greece for failure to notify its implementing measures on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted in 2002.

Reasoned Opinions – the last step before a formal complaint to the Court of Justice is lodged – were also sent to Estonia and Poland for failure to notify the necessary measures. The aim of the Directive is to reduce energy consumption in buildings by laying down national minimum energy performance standards for new buildings and major renovations of larger existing buildings. By failing to implement this important Directive Greece, Estonia and Poland miss an opportunity to realise cost effective energy savings.