On 11 September 2012, the European Parliament adopted in first reading the
Energy Efficiency Directive. The directive brings forward legally binding
measures to step up Member States efforts to use energy more efficiently at
all stages of the energy chain - from the transformation of energy and its
distribution to its final consumption. Measures include the legal obligation
to establish energy efficiency obligations schemes or policy measures in all
member states. These will drive energy efficiency improvements in
households, industries and transport sectors. Other measures include an
exemplary role to be played by the public sector and a right for consumers
to know how much energy they consume.

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