6 Το Δίκαιο της Ενέργειας στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση
Why now?
• Competitiveness and the Lisbon Agenda: improved energy efficiency should make a major contribution to EU competitiveness and employment
• Energy Security: “Today the European Union imports about 50% of its energy needs, which amounts to approximately 240 billion euros each year. If nothing is done, 70% of the EU energy needs could be covered by imports by 2030.”
• Environment and Kyoto: “Energy consumption is also the main reason for the growth of GHG emissions and climate change. By saving 20% of energy consumption, it would be possible to secure 50% of the necessary reductions of CO2 emissions.”
