E.DSO considers the Energy Efficiency Directive to be vital since it set down rules designed to implement the “energy efficiency first” principle across all sectors, by removing barriers in the energy market and overcoming market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. E.DSO welcomes favourably the amendments proposed by the Rapporteur, MEP Niels Fuglsang since they show the commitment to continue the success of energy efficiency beyond 2030 and remove loopholes is what the revision of the EED must achieve. Despite the above, E.DSO identifies several key challenges ahead for the DSOs and proposes several adjustments to the amendments.
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