### the identification of a generalised deficiency requires a qualitative assessment by the commission . that assessment could be based on the information from all available sources and recognized institutions , including judgments of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations and networks , such as the bodies of the council of europe and the european networks of supreme courts and councils for the judiciary . ### the identification of a generalised deficiency requires the existence of a comprehensive , permanent and objective union mechanism for the protection of democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights . the main element of such a mechanism should consist of an annual evidence - based and non - discriminatory review , assessing , on an equal footing , all union member states ' compliance with the values stipulated in article 2 teu , and with country - specific recommendations , to be followed by an inter - parliamentary debate .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national , regional and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders .


### in its communication “a european solidarity corps”18 , of 7 december 2016 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . _________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 . ### in its communication “a european solidarity corps”18 , of 7 december 2016 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national , regional and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . _________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 .


### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; ### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional knowledge and experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ;


### to ensure the coherence of risk assessments that builds trust between member states in a crisis situation a common approach to identifying risk scenarios is needed . therefore , entso - e should develop a common methodology for risk identification in cooperation with the agency , with entso - e proposing the methodology and the agency approving it . ### to ensure the coherence of risk assessments that builds trust between member states in a crisis situation a common approach to identifying risk scenarios is needed . therefore , entso - e should develop and regularly update a common methodology for risk identification in cooperation with the agency , with entso - e proposing the methodology and its updates and the agency approving it .


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : two months after entry into force of this regulation ] , entso - e shall submit to the agency a proposal for a methodology for identifying the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios in a regional context . ### by . . . [ opoce to insert exact date : four months after entry into force of this regulation ] , entso - e shall submit to the agency a proposal for a methodology for identifying the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios in a regional context .


### this regulation sets out a common framework of rules on how to prevent , prepare for and manage electricity crisis situations , bringing more transparency in the preparation phase and during an electricity crisis and ensuring that , even in a crisis , electricity is delivered where it is needed most . it requires member states to cooperate at regional level , in a spirit of solidarity . it also sets out a framework for an effective monitoring of security of supply in europe via the electricity coordination group . this should result in better risk preparedness at a lower cost . it should also strengthen the internal energy market by enhancing trust and confidence across member states and ruling out inappropriate state interventions in crisis situations , in particular avoiding undue curtailment of cross - border flows . ### this regulation sets out a common framework of rules on how to prevent , prepare for and manage electricity crisis situations , bringing more transparency in the preparation phase and during an electricity crisis and ensuring that , even in a crisis , measures are taken in a coordinated and effective manner and electricity is delivered where it is needed most . it requires member states to cooperate at regional level , in a spirit of solidarity . it also sets out a framework for an effective monitoring of security of supply in europe via the electricity coordination group . this should result in better risk preparedness at a lower cost and with optimization of resources . it should also strengthen the internal energy market by enhancing trust and confidence across member states and ruling out inappropriate state interventions in crisis situations , in particular avoiding non - market measures and undue curtailment of cross - border flows , thus reducing the risk of negative spill - over effects on neighbouring member states .


### in a context of interlinked electricity markets and systems , crisis prevention and management cannot be considered a purely national responsibility . a common framework of rules and coordinated procedures are needed , to ensure that member states and other actors cooperate effectively across borders in a spirit of transparency and solidarity . ### in a context of interlinked electricity markets and systems , crisis prevention and management cannot be considered a purely national responsibility and the potential of more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation should be better exploited . a common framework of rules and better coordinated procedures are needed , to ensure that member states and other actors cooperate effectively across borders and increase transparency , trust and solidarity between member states .


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : ten months after entry into force of this regulation ] , member states shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios at the national level . ### by . . . [ opoce to insert exact date : twelve months after entry into force of this regulation ] , member states shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios at the national level .


### on the basis of the regional and national electricity crisis scenarios identified pursuant to articles 6 and 7 , the competent authority of each member state shall establish a risk - preparedness plan , after consulting the electricity and gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial electricity customers and the national regulatory authority . ### on the basis of the regional and national electricity crisis scenarios identified pursuant to articles 6 and 7 , the competent authority of each member state shall establish a risk - preparedness plan , after consulting the electricity and gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of industrial electricity customers and the national regulatory authority .


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : ten months after entry into force of this regulation ] and on the basis of the methodology adopted pursuant to article 5 , entso - e shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios for each region . it may delegate tasks relating to the identification of regional crisis scenarios to the regional operational centres . ### by [ opoce to insert exact date : ten months after entry into force of this regulation ] and on the basis of the methodology adopted pursuant to article 5 , entso - e shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios for each region . it may delegate tasks relating to the identification of regional crisis scenarios to the regional coordination centres .


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : two months after entry into force of this regulation ] , entso - e shall submit to the agency a proposal for a methodology for assessing short - term adequacy , namely seasonal adequacy as well as week - ahead to intraday adequacy , which shall cover at least the following : ### by . . . [ opoce to insert exact date : four months after entry into force of this regulation ] , entso - e shall submit to the agency a proposal for a methodology for assessing short - term adequacy , namely seasonal adequacy as well as week - ahead to intraday adequacy , which shall cover at least the following :


### the system operation guidelines24 and the network code on emergency and restoration25 constitute a detailed rulebook governing how transmission system operators and other relevant actors should act and cooperate to ensure system security . these technical rules should ensure that most electricity incidents are dealt with effectively at operational level . this regulation focuses on electricity crisis situations that may have a larger scale and impact . it sets out what member states should do to prevent such situations and what measures they can take should system operational rules alone no longer suffice . even in crisis situations , however , system operation rules should continue to be fully respected . _________________ 24 commission regulation … / …of xxx establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation , oj [ . . . ] 25 commission regulation … / …of xxx establishing a network code on electricity emergency and restoration , oj [ . . . ] . ### the system operation guidelines24 and the network code on emergency and restoration25 constitute a detailed rulebook governing how transmission system operators and other relevant actors should act and cooperate to ensure system security . these technical rules should ensure that electricity incidents are dealt with effectively at operational level . this regulation focuses on electricity crisis situations that may have a larger scale and impact . it sets out what member states should do to prevent such situations and what measures they can take should system operational rules alone no longer suffice . even in crisis situations , however , system operation rules should continue to be fully respected and consistency between the provisions laid out in this regulation and the network code on emergency and restoration should be ensured . _________________ 24 commission regulation … / …of xxx establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation , oj [ . . . ] 25 commission regulation … / …of xxx establishing a network code on electricity emergency and restoration , oj [ . . . ] .


### member states shall notify the commission without delay of the name and the contact details of the competent authority , once designated . ### member states shall notify the commission without delay of the name and the contact details of the competent authority , once designated and any changes thereto .


### an electricity crisis might extend beyond union borders comprising also energy community countries . in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the member states and the contracting parties , the union should closely cooperate with the energy community contracting parties when preventing , preparing for and handling an electricity crisis . ### an electricity crisis might extend beyond union borders comprising also energy community countries , eea countries and switzerland . in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the member states , the contracting parties , eea countries and switzerland , the union should closely cooperate with these parties when preventing , preparing for and handling an electricity crisis .


### the competent authorities concerned shall present the results of the evaluation to the electricity coordination group . ### the competent authorities concerned shall present the results of the evaluation to the electricity coordination group and the results shall be reflected in the updates of the risk - preparedness plans ;


### for as long as the only contributors to the efsi are the union and the eib , the number of members and votes within the steering board shall be allocated based on the respective size of contributions in the form of cash or guarantees . ### for as long as the only contributors to the efsi are the union and the eib , the number of members and votes within the steering board shall be allocated based on the respective size of contributions in the form of cash or guarantees . the number of members and votes for the union shall reflect the sectorial contributions from the union budget in accordance with the different policy sectors of article 5 .


### any surplus shall be paid in one transaction to a special heading in the statement of revenue in the general budget of the european union of the year n + 1 , ### any surplus shall be paid in one transaction to a special heading in the statement of revenue in the general budget of the european union of the year n + 1 , &#160 ; and shall be reallocated to programmes which envelopes might have been reduced to finance the guarantee fund , as referred to in paragraph 5a , in order to compensate these losses ;


### the steering board shall take decisions by consensus . ### the steering board shall take decisions by consensus . when determining the policy of projects and the strategic orientation foreseen in paragraph 1 , the steering committee should ensure sectoral diversification of beneficiaries as well as encourage a gradual geographical diversification across the member states .


### the investment committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the managing director . independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be appointed by the steering board for a renewable fixed term of three years . ### the investment committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the managing director and a representative of the european commission . the representative of the european commission shall have no voting power but shall confirm the consistency of potential operations with union policies . independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance as well as in the investment areas concerned by the efsi as defined in article 5 , paragraph 2 , and be appointed by the steering board for a renewable fixed term of three years . their recruitment follows a transparent procedure and their declaration of financial interests is transmitted to the commission , the european parliament and the council .


### endowments to the guarantee fund provided for in points and of paragraph 2 shall constitute internal assigned revenues in accordance with article 21 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . ### endowments to the guarantee fund provided for in points , and of paragraph 2 shall constitute internal assigned revenues in accordance with article 21 of regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future and the fiscal constraints on member states . this lack of investment slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness . ### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future , of&#160 ; the fiscal constraints on member states and of the absence of a business - friendly regulatory environment . this lack of investment slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness .


### to partially finance the contribution from the union budget , the available envelopes of the horizon 2020 – the framework programme for research and innovation 2014 - 2020 , provided by regulation no 1291 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council2 , and the connecting europe facility , provided by regulation no 1316 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council3 , should be reduced . those programmes serve purposes that are not replicated by the efsi . however , the reduction of both programmes to finance the guarantee fund is expected to ensure a greater investment in certain areas of their respective mandates than is possible through the existing programmes . the efsi should be able to leverage the eu guarantee to multiply the financial effect within those areas of research , development and innovation and transport , telecommunications and energy infrastructure compared to if the resources had been spent via grants within the planned horizon 2020 and connecting europe facility programmes . it is , therefore , appropriate to redirect part of the funding presently envisaged for those programmes to the benefit of efsi . __________________ 3 regulation no 1316 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 . ### the guarantee fund should be partially financed by the union budget , using in priority unallocated resources and avoiding to affect programmes that already serve the purpose of investment , are operational and foresee the possibility to use innovative financial instruments . therefore , only if necessary , available envelopes of programmes under heading 1a of the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 - 2020 should be reduced . in line with the treaties , it should be up to the budgetary authority to allow annually the budgetary lines to be used for financing the guarantee fund .


### the union shall provide a guarantee to the eib for financing or investment operations carried out within the union covered by this regulation . the eu guarantee shall be granted as a guarantee on demand in respect of instruments referred to in article 6 . ### the union shall provide a guarantee to the eib via the efsi for financing or investment operations carried out within the union covered by this regulation . the eu guarantee shall be granted as a guarantee on demand in respect of instruments referred to in article 6 .


### any other payments received by the union in accordance with the efsi agreement . ### any other contributions received by the union in accordance with the efsi agreement .


### payments from the general budget of the union , ### contributions from the general budget of the union ,


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . in this perspective , efsi support to transport infrastructure should contribute to the objectives of regulation 1315 / 2013 and regulation no 1316 / 2013 .


### by 30 june 2018 and every three years thereafter : ### by 30 june 2018 and every two years thereafter :


### the investment environment within the union should be improved by removing barriers to investment , reinforcing the single market and by enhancing regulatory predictability . the work of the efsi , and investments across europe generally , should benefit from this accompanying work . ### the investment environment within the union should be improved by removing barriers to investment , reinforcing the single market and by enhancing the regulatory framework in order to make it more stable , understandable and attractive . the work of the efsi , and investments across europe generally , should benefit from this accompanying work .


### member states shall ensure that if a company chooses not to directly communicate with its shareholders , the information related to their shares shall be transmitted to them or , in accordance with the instructions given by the shareholder , to a third party , by the intermediary without undue delay in all of the following cases : ### member states shall ensure that insofar as a company&#160 ; does not&#160 ; directly communicate with its shareholders , the information related to their shares shall be transmitted to them or , in accordance with the instructions given by the shareholder , to a third party , by the intermediary without undue delay in at least the following cases :


### member states shall ensure that transactions with related parties representing more than 5% of the companies’ assets or transactions which can have a significant impact on profits or turnover are submitted to a vote by the shareholders in a general meeting . where the related party transaction involves a shareholder , this shareholder shall be excluded from that vote . the company shall not conclude the transaction before the shareholders’ approval of the transaction . the company may however conclude the transaction under the condition of shareholder approval . ### member states shall ensure that transactions with related parties representing more than 5% of the companies ' assets are either submitted to a vote by the shareholders in a general meeting or to the approval of an administrative body of the company such as the independent directors or the audit committee or another committee the majority of which is composed by independent directors , assessing whether or not the transaction is fair and reasonable from the perspective of the company and consequently its shareholders .


### in order to ensure that the requirements set out in this directive or the measures implementing this directive are applied in practice , any infringement of those requirements should be subject to penalties . to that end , penalties should be sufficiently dissuasive and proportionate . ### in order to ensure that the requirements set out in this directive or the measures implementing this directive are applied in practice , any infringement of those requirements should be subject to penalties as included in national law . to that end , penalties should be sufficiently dissuasive and proportionate .


### to ensure that the implementation of the remuneration policy is in line with the approved policy , shareholders should be granted the right to vote on the company’s remuneration report . in order to ensure accountability of directors the remuneration report should be clear and understandable and should provide a comprehensive overview of the remuneration granted to individual directors in the last financial year . where the shareholders vote against the remuneration report , the company should explain in the next remuneration report how the vote of the shareholders has been taken into account . ### to ensure that the implementation of the remuneration policy is in line with the approved policy , member states should have the possibility to grant shareholders the right to vote on the company’s remuneration report . in order to ensure accountability of directors the remuneration report should be clear and understandable and should provide a comprehensive overview of the remuneration granted to individual directors in the last financial year . where the shareholders vote against the remuneration report , the company should identify why the shareholders voted against the report . furthermore , it should explain in the next remuneration report how the vote of the shareholders has been taken into account .


### member states shall ensure that companies , in case of transactions with related parties that represent more than 1% of their assets , publicly announce such transactions at the time of the conclusion of the transaction , and accompany the announcement by a report from an independent third party assessing whether or not it is on market terms and confirming that the transaction is fair and reasonable from the perspective of the shareholders , including minority shareholders . the announcement shall contain information on the nature of the related party relationship , the name of the related party , the amount of the transaction and any other information necessary to assess the transaction . ### member states shall ensure that companies , in case of transactions with related parties that represent more than 1% of their assets , publicly announce such transactions at the time of the conclusion of the transaction . the announcement shall contain information on the nature of the related party relationship , the name of the related party , the amount of the transaction and any other information necessary to assess the transaction .


### the policy shall indicate the maximum amounts of total remuneration that can be awarded , and the corresponding relative proportion of the different components of fixed and variable remuneration . it shall explain how the pay and employment conditions of employees of the company were taken into account when setting the policy or directors ' remuneration by explaining the ratio between the average remuneration of directors and the average remuneration of full time employees of the company other than directors and why this ratio is considered appropriate . the policy may exceptionally be without a ratio in case of exceptional circumstances . in that case , it shall explain why there is no ratio and which measures with the same effect have been taken . ### the policy shall indicate the maximum amounts of total remuneration that can be awarded , and the corresponding relative proportion of the different components of fixed and variable remuneration .


### member states shall ensure that shareholders have the right to vote on the remuneration report of the past financial year during the annual general meeting . where the shareholders vote against the remuneration report the company shall explain in the next remuneration report whether or not and , if so , how , the vote of the shareholders has been taken into account . ### member states may grant shareholders the right to vote on the remuneration report of the past financial year during the annual general meeting . where the shareholders vote against the remuneration report the company should identify why the shareholders voted against the report . furthermore , it should explain in the next remuneration report whether or not and , if so , how , the vote of the shareholders has been taken into account .


### transactions with related parties may cause prejudice to companies and their shareholders , as they may give the related party the opportunity to appropriate value belonging to the company . thus , adequate safeguards for the protection of shareholders’ interests are of importance . for this reason member states should ensure that related party transactions representing more than 5 % of the companies’ assets or transactions which can have a significant impact on profits or turnover should be submitted to a vote by the shareholders in a general meeting . where the related party transaction involves a shareholder , this shareholder should be excluded from that vote . the company should not be allowed to conclude the transaction before the shareholders’ approval of the transaction . for transactions with related parties that represent more than 1% of their assets companies should publicly announce such transactions at the time of the conclusion of the transaction , and accompany the announcement by a report from an independent third party assessing whether the transaction is on market terms and confirming that the transaction is fair and reasonable from the perspective of the shareholders , including minority shareholders . member states should be allowed to exclude transactions entered into between the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries . member states should also be able to allow companies to request the advance approval by shareholders for certain clearly defined types of recurrent transactions above 5 percent of the assets , and to request from shareholders an advance exemption from the obligation to produce an independent third party report for recurrent transactions above 1 percent of the assets , under certain conditions , in order to facilitate the conclusion of such transactions by companies . ### transactions with related parties may cause prejudice to companies and their shareholders , as they may give the related party the opportunity to appropriate value belonging to the company . thus , adequate safeguards for the protection of shareholders ' interests are of importance . for this reason member states should ensure that related party transactions representing more than 5 % of the companies ' assets or transactions should be submitted either to a vote by the shareholders in a general meeting or to the approval of an administrative body of the company such as independent directors assessing whether the transaction is fair and reasonable from the perspective of the company and consequently its shareholders . for transactions with related parties that represent more than 1% of their assets companies should publicly announce such transactions at the time of the conclusion of the transaction . transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business or concluded on market terms or market equivalent terms should be excluded . member states should be allowed to exclude transactions entered into between the company and its wholly or partly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures . member states should also be able to allow companies to request the advance approval by shareholders or an independent administrative body for certain clearly defined types of recurrent transactions above 5 percent of the assets .


### for the purposes of this regulation the sole provision of ancillary services is excluded from this definition . ancillary services are transportation , financial services , insurance or re - insurance , or general advertising or promotion ; ### for the purposes of this regulation the provision of ancillary services is included in this definition . ancillary services are transportation , financial services , insurance or re - insurance , or general advertising or promotion ;


### ' broker ' means any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a member state of the union that carries out services defined under point from the union into the territory of a third country ; ### ' broker ' means any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in or national of a member state of the union that carries out services defined under point ;


### article 9a metering , sub - metering and cost allocation for heating and cooling and domestic hot water member states shall ensure that final customers for district heating , district cooling and domestic hot water are provided with competitively priced meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption . where heating and cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from district heating and cooling network , a heat or hot water meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . 2 . in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit . where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . in new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub - paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation , as set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu , individual meters shall always be provided . 3 . where multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings are supplied from district heating or cooling , or where own common heating or cooling systems for such buildings are prevalent , member states shall introduce transparent rules on the allocation of the cost of heating , cooling and hot water consumption in such buildings to ensure transparency and accuracy of accounting for individual consumption including : 4 . for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . meters and cost allocators that have already been installed but which are not remotely readable shall be provided with this capability or be replaced with remotely readable devices by 1 january 2027 , except where the member state in question shows that this is not cost - efficient . ; ### article 9a metering , sub - metering and cost allocation for heating and cooling and domestic hot water member states shall ensure that final customers for district heating , district cooling and domestic hot water are provided with competitively priced meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption . where heating , cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from a district heating or cooling network , a meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . 2 . in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit where technically feasible , cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings . where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . in new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub - paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation , as set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu , hot - water meters shall be provided , where technically feasible , cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings and while ensuring that this does not increase the risk of energy poverty . 3 . where multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings are supplied from district heating or cooling , or where own common heating or cooling systems for such buildings are prevalent , member states shall introduce and make public transparent national rules on the allocation of the cost of heating , cooling and hot water consumption in such buildings to ensure transparency and accuracy of accounting for individual consumption including : 4 . for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and heat cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . the conditions regarding technical feasibility and cost effectiveness set out in the first and second subparagraphs of paragraph 2 shall continue to apply . meters and heat cost allocators that have already been installed but which are not remotely readable shall be provided with this capability or be replaced with remotely readable devices by 1 january 2027 , except where the member state in question shows that this is not cost - efficient . ;


### in view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020 . extending the commitment period beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures , such as the renovation of buildings . ### in view of the commitments made under the paris agreement in december 2015 and the climate and energy framework for 2030 , the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020 . extending the commitment period with a long term vision beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures , such as the renovation of buildings . in addition , a long term vision would stimulate the energy efficiency markets , which will have a positive effect on achieving the climate and energy goals . cooperation with the private sector is important to assess on which conditions private investment for energy efficiency projects can be unlocked and to develop new revenue models for innovation in the field of energy efficiency .


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 40 % target . member states should set their national binding energy efficiency contributions to underpin the union ' s 2030 energy target , which has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 29 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out by an energy efficiency target of at least 40% . in addition , member states should develop national energy plans , drafted through an iterative process with the commission in accordance with regulation xx [ governance of the energy union ] . these plans should include binding , national targets . the clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set more ambitious national targets based on both primary and final energy consumption , primary and final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union ' s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 29% in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### member states are required to achieve a cumulative end - use savings requirement for the entire obligation period , equivalent to ' new ' savings of 1 . 5 % of annual energy sales . this requirement could be met by new policy measures that are adopted during the new obligation period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period , but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period . ### member states are required to achieve a cumulative end - use savings requirement for the entire obligation period , equivalent to ' new ' savings of at least 1 . 5 % of annual energy sales . this requirement could be met by new policy measures that are adopted during the new obligation period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period , but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period .


### improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular consumers affected by energy poverty . member states can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures , in relation to energy poverty , and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to member states with regard to the size , scope and content of such measures . in line with article 9 of the treaty , the union ' s energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers . ### improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit all eu citizens , in particular low - income social groups . member states may already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures while leaving full flexibility to member states with regard to the size , scope and content of such measures . in line with article 9 of the treaty , the union ' s energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers .


### the sales of energy , by volume , used in transport may be partially or fully excluded from these calculations . ### the sales of energy , by volume , used in transport may be either fully excluded from both calculations of the target or fully included in both .


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall set national energy efficiency contributions in the form of reliable and realistic objectives per member state , including specific policy measures at all stages of the energy system , from the supply , transmission and distribution phase to energy end - use , to be undertaken in line with the union ' s 2030 target of at least 40% energy efficiency referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting their national energy efficiency contributions , member states shall take into account that the union ' s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy , which will require a reduction in primary energy consumption of 34% and a reduction of final energy consumption of 29% . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] .


### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . ### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible , not cost - efficient or not proportionate to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . after consultation with the commission , the conditions of technical non - feasibility , non - cost effectiveness and non - proportionality shall be clearly set out and published by each member state before 1 january 2020 . these conditions should be duly substantiated , measurable and verifiable and based on objective and non - discriminatory criteria .


### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . ### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient or not proportionate to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient or proportionate . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state .


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary or final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of an indicative 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### member states shall continue to achieve new annual savings of 1 . 5% for ten year periods after 2030 , unless reviews by the commission by 2027 and every 10 years thereafter conclude that this is not necessary to achieve the union ' s long term energy and climate targets for 2050 . ### starting from a 2050 perspective , member states shall continue to achieve new annual savings of at least 1 . 5% for the 2031 - 2040 and 2041 - 2050 periods unless reviews based on objective and non - discriminatory criteria set by the commission by 2027 and every 10 years thereafter conclude that to achieve the union ' s long term energy and climate targets for 2050 , the annual obligation for energy savings should be adjusted .


### as part of the measures set out in the commission ' s communication new deal for energy consumers , in the context of the energy union and the heating and cooling strategy , consumers ' minimum rights to clear and timely information about their energy consumption need to be strengthened . articles 9 to 11 and annex vii of directive 2012 / 27 / eu should be amended to provide for frequent and enhanced feedback on energy consumption . it should also clarified that rights relating to billing and billing information apply for consumers of heating , cooling or hot water supplied from a central source even where they have no direct , individual contractual relationship with an energy supplier . therefore , for the purposes of these provisions , the term ' final user ' , should cover final customers purchasing heating , cooling or hot water for their own use as well as occupants of individual units of multi - apartment or multi - purpose buildings where such units are supplied from a central source . the term ' sub - metering ' should refer to measuring consumption in individual units of such buildings . by 1 january 2020 newly installed heat meters and heat cost allocators should be remotely readable to ensure cost - effective , frequent provision of consumption information . the new article 9a is intended to apply only to heating , cooling and hot water supplied from a central source . ### as part of the measures set out in the commission ' s communication new deal for energy consumers , in the context of the energy union and the heating and cooling strategy , consumers ' minimum rights to clear and timely information about their energy consumption need to be strengthened . articles 9 to 11 and annex vii of directive 2012 / 27 / eu should , with the aim to optimise the energy use of consumers , be amended to provide for frequent and enhanced information about and feedback on energy consumption when this is technically feasible and cost - efficient in view of the measurement devices in place . it should also be clarified that rights relating to billing and billing or consumption information apply for consumers of heating , cooling or hot water supplied from a central source even where they have no direct , individual contractual relationship with an energy supplier . the definition of the term ' final customer ' may be understood to include only natural or legal persons purchasing energy based on a direct , individual contract with an energy supplier . the term ' final user ' , should refer to a broader group of consumers . the term ' final user ' should in addition to final customers purchasing heating , cooling or hot water for their own use cover also as occupants of individual units of multi - apartment or multi - purpose buildings where such units are supplied from a central source and where the occupants have no direct or individual contract with the energy supplier . by 1 january 2020 newly installed heat meters and heat cost allocators should be remotely readable to ensure cost - effective , frequent provision of consumption information the new article 9a is intended to apply only to heating , cooling and hot water supplied from a central source . the member states should have discretion to decide how best to design the detailed measures providing frequent and enhanced feedback on energy consumption for occupants living in individual units of multi - apartment or multi - purpose buildings supplied with heating , cooling or hot water from a central source . the term ' sub - metering ' should refer to measuring consumption in individual units of such buildings . the cost - efficiency of sub - metering depends on whether the related costs are proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings .


### new savings should be additional to business as usual , so that savings that would have occurred in any event may not be claimed . in order to calculate the impact of measures introduced only net savings , measured as the change of energy consumption that is directly attributable to the energy efficiency measure in question , may be counted . to calculate net savings member states should establish a baseline scenario of how the situation would evolve in the absence of the policy in question . the policy intervention should be evaluated against this defined baseline . member states should take into account that other policy interventions may be undertaken in the same time frame which may also have an impact on energy savings , so that not all changes observed since the introduction of the policy intervention being evaluated can be attributed to that policy measure only . the actions of the obligated , participating or entrusted party should actually contribute to the achievement of the savings claimed to ensure the fulfilment of the materiality requirement . ### in order to calculate the real impact of the newly introduced measures , including investment measures , only savings that are a result of measures to deliver energy efficiency should be taken into account . member states should establish a baseline scenario of how the situation would evolve given additional savings measures . the actions of the obligated , participating or entrusted party should actually contribute to the achievement of the savings claimed .


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 in accordance with the second and third subparagraphs of article 3 , taking into account articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to aim to be no more than [ 1 321 ] mtoe of primary energy or no more than [ 987 ] mtoe of final energy as reference baseline values and the primary and final energy consumption levels must be adjusted to : economic development or structural adjustment according to the production index on the ground of eurostat data ; changes in demographic developments ; climate variations or extreme events such as heat waves or cold spells , according to ipcc assessment reports ; energy consumption patterns due to innovation processes and implementation of environmental , energy and climate policy measures , such as decarbonisation measures , recycling processes , sector coupling or demand - side - management ; technological developments and increasing economic activity to allow for economic growth . the recalculation of the baseline values shall be done bi - annually based on national energy and climate plans and eurostat data . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ;


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . the contributions shall be reviewed on basis of economic development and assumed energy consumption projections . when setting and reviewing those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption should be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ;


### the calculation of energy savings shall take into account the lifetime of measures . this may be done by counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and 31 december 2020 or 31 december 2030 as appropriate . alternatively , member states may adopt another method that is estimated to achieve at least the same total quantity of savings . when using other methods , member states shall ensure that the total amount of energy savings calculated using these other methods does not exceed the amount of energy savings that would have been the result of their calculation when counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and 31 december 2020 or 31 december 2030 as appropriate . member states shall describe in detail in their integrated national energy and climate plans under the energy union governance the other methods they have used and which provisions have been made to ensure they meet this binding calculation requirement . ### the calculation of energy savings shall take into account the lifetime of measures . this calculation shall be done by counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and 31 december 2020 or 31 december 2030 as appropriate . alternatively , member states may adopt another method that is estimated to achieve at least the same total quantity of savings . when using other methods , member states shall ensure that the total amount of energy savings calculated using these other methods does not exceed the amount of energy savings that would have been the result of their calculation when counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and 31 december 2020 or 31 december 2030 as appropriate . member states shall describe in detail in their integrated national energy and climate plans under the energy union governance the other methods they have used and which provisions have been made to ensure they meet this binding calculation requirement .


### directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council9 is an element to progress towards the energy union , under which energy efficiency should be treated as an energy source in its own right . the ' energy efficiency first ' principle should be taken into account when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas . the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity . energy efficiency needs to be considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken . energy efficiency improvements need to be realised whenever it is more cost - effective than equivalent supply - side solutions . this should help to exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for europe ' s society , in particular for citizens and businesses . __________________ 9 directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on energy efficiency , amending directives 2009 / 125 / ec and 2010 / 30 / eu and repealing directives 2004 / 8 / ec and 2006 / 32 / ec . ### directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council9 is an element to progress towards the energy union , under which energy efficiency should be treated as an energy source in its own right . the ' energy efficiency first ' principle should be taken into account when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas . the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity . energy efficiency needs to be considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken . energy efficiency improvements need to be realised whenever it is more cost - effective , technically feasible and proportionate than equivalent supply - side solutions . this should help to exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for europe ' s society , in particular for citizens and businesses . to unlock the full potential of these benefits , and for the successful implementation of the intended policy measures , the commission and member states should work together with both local and regional authorities , cities and citizens all over europe . __________________ 9 directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on energy efficiency , amending directives 2009 / 125 / ec and 2010 / 30 / eu and repealing directives 2004 / 8 / ec and 2006 / 32 / ec .


### as part of the measures set out in the commission ' s communication new deal for energy consumers , in the context of the energy union and the heating and cooling strategy , consumers ' minimum rights to clear and timely information about their energy consumption need to be strengthened . articles 9 to 11 and annex vii of directive 2012 / 27 / eu should be amended to provide for frequent and enhanced feedback on energy consumption . it should also clarified that rights relating to billing and billing information apply for consumers of heating , cooling or hot water supplied from a central source even where they have no direct , individual contractual relationship with an energy supplier . therefore , for the purposes of these provisions , the term ' final user ' , should cover final customers purchasing heating , cooling or hot water for their own use as well as occupants of individual units of multi - apartment or multi - purpose buildings where such units are supplied from a central source . the term ' sub - metering ' should refer to measuring consumption in individual units of such buildings . by 1 january 2020 newly installed heat meters and heat cost allocators should be remotely readable to ensure cost - effective , frequent provision of consumption information . the new article 9a is intended to apply only to heating , cooling and hot water supplied from a central source . ### as part of the measures set out in the commission ' s communication new deal for energy consumers , in the context of the energy union and the heating and cooling strategy , consumers ' minimum rights to clear and timely information about their energy consumption need to be strengthened . articles 9 to 11 and annex vii of directive 2012 / 27 / eu should be amended to provide for frequent and enhanced feedback on energy consumption when this is technically feasible and cost - efficient in view of the measurement devices in place . the cost - efficiency of sub - metering depends on whether the related costs are proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings . it should also be clarified that rights relating to billing and billing or consumption information apply for consumers of heating , cooling or hot water supplied from a central source even where they have no direct , individual contractual relationship with an energy supplier . the term ' final customer ' should be understood to include only natural or legal persons purchasing energy based on a direct , individual contract with an energy supplier . therefore , for the purposes of these provisions , the term ' final user ' , in addition to final customers purchasing heating , cooling or hot water for their own use covers occupants of individual units of multi - apartment or multi - purpose buildings where such units are supplied from a central source and where the occupants have no direct or individual contract with the energy supplier . the term ' sub - metering ' should refer to measuring consumption in individual units of such buildings . by 1 january 2020 newly installed heat meters and heat cost allocators should be remotely readable to ensure cost - effective , frequent provision of consumption information . the new article 9a is intended to apply only to heating , cooling and hot water supplied from a central source .


### in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit . ### in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit , where technical feasible and cost - efficient in relation to the potential energy savings .


### new savings each year from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 of 1 . 5 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume , averaged over the most recent three - year period prior to 1 january 2019 . ### new savings each year from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 of at least 1 . 5 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume , averaged over the most recent three - year period prior to 1 january 2019 .


### article 9a metering , sub - metering and cost allocation for heating and cooling and domestic hot water member states shall ensure that final customers for district heating , district cooling and domestic hot water are provided with competitively priced meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption . where heating and cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from district heating and cooling network , a heat or hot water meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . 2 . in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit . where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . in new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub - paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation , as set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu , individual meters shall always be provided . 3 . where multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings are supplied from district heating or cooling , or where own common heating or cooling systems for such buildings are prevalent , member states shall introduce transparent rules on the allocation of the cost of heating , cooling and hot water consumption in such buildings to ensure transparency and accuracy of accounting for individual consumption including : 4 . for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . meters and cost allocators that have already been installed but which are not remotely readable shall be provided with this capability or be replaced with remotely readable devices by 1 january 2027 , except where the member state in question shows that this is not cost - efficient . ; ### article 9a metering , sub - metering and cost allocation for heating and cooling and domestic hot water member states shall ensure that final customers for district heating , district cooling and domestic hot water are provided with competitively priced meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption . where heating , cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from a district heating or cooling network , a meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . 2 . in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit where technically feasible , cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings . where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . in new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub - paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation , as set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu , hot - water meters shall be provided , where technically feasible , cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings and while ensuring that this does not increase the risk of energy poverty . 3 . where multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings are supplied from district heating or cooling , or where own common heating or cooling systems for such buildings are prevalent , member states shall introduce and make public transparent national rules on the allocation of the cost of heating , cooling and hot water consumption in such buildings to ensure transparency and accuracy of accounting for individual consumption including : 4 . for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and heat cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . the conditions regarding technical feasibility and cost effectiveness set out in the first and second subparagraphs of paragraph 2 shall continue to apply . meters and heat cost allocators that have already been installed but which are not remotely readable shall be provided with this capability or be replaced with remotely readable devices by 1 january 2027 , except where the member state in question shows that this is not cost - efficient . ;


### meters installed in accordance with directive 2009 / 73 / ec shall enable accurate billing information based on actual consumption . member states shall ensure that final customers have the possibility of easy access to complementary information on historical consumption allowing detailed self - checks . ; ### meters installed in accordance with directive 2009 / 73 / ec shall enable reliable and accurate billing information based on actual consumption . member states shall ensure that final customers have the possibility of easy access to complementary information on historical consumption allowing detailed self - checks . in order to ensure consumer privacy for final consumers , member states shall ensure that meters are privacy - proof and used in line with the requirements of the general data protection regulation 2016 / 679 ) . member states shall also take into account the importance of resistance to cybercrime in metering systems . ;


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 40 % target . member states should set their national binding energy efficiency contributions to underpin the union ' s 2030 energy target , which has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 29 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . ### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility , non - cost effectiveness and non - proportionality shall be clearly set out and published by each member state .


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall set national energy efficiency contributions in the form of reliable and realistic objectives per member state , including specific policy measures at all stages of the energy system , from the supply , transmission and distribution phase to energy end - use , to be undertaken in line with the union ' s 2030 target of at least 40% energy efficiency referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting their national energy efficiency contributions , member states shall take into account that the union ' s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy , which will require a reduction in primary energy consumption of 34% and a reduction of final energy consumption of 29% . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] .


### where heating and cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from district heating and cooling network , a heat or hot water meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . ### where heating , cooling or domestic hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from district heating or cooling network , a meter shall be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery .


### for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . ### for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 , newly installed meters and cost allocators shall , where cost efficient , be remotely readable devices .


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### there should be binding targets at both national and union level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out by a binding 40% energy efficiency target . in addition , member states shall develop national energy plans , including binding national targets , drafted in accordance with regulation xx [ governance of the energy union ] . the clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national targets based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity member states should set their national binding energy efficiency targets taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 849 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 31 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### the registration of domain names shall be performed in all the alphabetic characters of the official languages of the union in accordance with the available international standards as allowed by the relevant internationalised domain names protocols . ### the registration of domain names shall be performed in all the characters of the official languages of the union in accordance with the available international standards as allowed by the relevant internationalised domain names protocols .


### the commission shall establish the criteria and the procedure for the designation of the registry by means of implementing acts . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 . ### the commission shall adopt delegated acts to supplement this regulation concerning the establishment of the criteria and the procedure for the designation of the registry , and criteria establishing minimum requirements for other circumstances than those referred to in article 4 , when the registry shall block , suspend or revoke a domain name , in order to safeguard union values .


### organise , administer and manage the . eu tld in the general interest and on the basis of principles of quality , efficiency , reliability , transparency , accessibility and non - discrimination and by ensuring fair conditions of competition ; ### organise , administer and manage the . eu tld in the general interest and on the basis of principles of quality , efficiency , reliability , transparency , accessibility and non - discrimination and by ensuring fair conditions of competition , while ensuring the application of fair consumer protection measures and a reasonable price for a . eu tld name ;


### the registry may revoke a domain name at its own initiative and without submitting the dispute to any extrajudicial settlement of conflicts , on the following grounds : ### the registry may revoke or suspend a domain name at its own initiative and without submitting the dispute to any extrajudicial settlement of conflicts , on the following grounds only :


### to shape the rules , standards , policies and practices of the beneficiaries listed in annex i in alignment to those of the union and to reinforce reconciliation and good neighbourly relations , as well as people to people contacts and communication ; ### to shape the rules , standards , policies and practices of the beneficiaries listed in annex i in alignment to those of the union and to reinforce reconciliation and good neighbourly relations , as well as peace - building and conflict prevention , including through people to people contacts , freedom of the media and communication ;


### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , fundamental rights and international law , civil society and security as well as improve migration management including border management ; ### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , including children rights and persons belonging to minorities , fundamental rights and international law , civil society , peace and security as well as improve migration management including border management ;


### strengthening the union and its partners ' capacity to prevent conflict , build peace and address pre - and post - crisis including through early warning and conflict - sensitive risk analysis ; promoting people to people networking , reconciliation , peace - building and confidence - building measures , supporting capacity building in support of security and development actions . ### strengthening the union and its partners ' capacity to prevent conflict , build peace and stability , and address pre - and post - crisis including through early warning and conflict - sensitive risk analysis ; promoting people to people networking , reconciliation and good neighbourly relations , peace - building and confidence - building measures , supporting capacity building in support of security and development actions ; contributing to the defence and cyber defence of the beneficiaries listed in annex i ; strengthening the capabilities of strategic communication to foster systematic uncovering of disinformation .


### in accordance with the principle of participatory democracy , parliamentary oversight in each beneficiary listed in annex i should be encouraged by the commission . ### in accordance with the principle of participatory democracy , parliamentary oversight , democratic procedures and fair and proportional representation in each beneficiary listed in annex i should be promoted by the commission .


### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . the role of civil society should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of union assistance . ### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , consistency and complementarity of all external financing , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . the role of civil society , including independent civil society and non - governmental organisations and relevant individuals should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of union assistance .


### the priorities for action towards meeting objectives in the relevant policy areas which will be supported under this regulation should be defined in a programming framework established by the commission for the duration of the union multiannual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027 in partnership with the beneficiaries listed in annex i , based on the enlargement agenda and their specific needs , in line with the general and specific objectives defined by this regulation and taking relevant national strategies into due account . the programming framework should identify the areas to be supported through assistance with an indicative allocation per area of support , including an estimate of climate - related expenditure . ### specific and measurable objectives in the relevant policy areas should be defined for each beneficiary , followed up by priorities for action towards meeting these objectives in a programming framework established by the commission by means of a delegated act . the programming framework should be established in partnership with the beneficiaries listed in annex i , based on the enlargement agenda and their specific needs , in line with the general and specific objectives defined by this regulation , the principles of union external action , taking relevant national strategies , european parliament resolutions , delegations and monitoring groups into due account . the programming framework should be reviewed and , where needed , adjusted in the mid - term period of the union multiannual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027 . the programming framework should identify the areas to be supported through assistance with an indicative allocation per area of support , including an estimate of climate - related expenditure .


### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions . ### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security , defence and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions . additional forms of flexibility should be allowed such as reallocation among priorities , phasing projects and over - contracting .