### (7) member states shall have the necessary legal and administrative framework in place at national level to ensure the fulfilment of the obligations and the collection of the administrative fines. member states shall transfer the amount collected through those administrative fines as contribution to the investeu green transition investment facility , as a top-up to the eu guarantee. ### (7) member states shall have the necessary legal and administrative framework in place at national level to ensure the fulfilment of the obligations and the collection of the fines. the fines collected under article 11 shall be allocated to financing a modal shift towards sustainable alternatives to short haul flights.


### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall contain an assessment of aircraft operators fuel consumption , their measures to improve fuel efficiency and progress towards decreasing overall fuel consumption. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report shall identify short haul flights that can be replaced by sustainable alternatives to short haul flights and make recommendations that facilitate such a modal shift. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. the report shall be made public.


### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 2% of saf; ### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 2% of saf of which a minimum share of 0 ,03% of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 5% of saf , of which a minimum share of 0.7% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 8% of saf , of which a minimum share of 2 ,4% of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20% of saf , of which a minimum share of 5% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 23% of saf , of which a minimum share of 13% of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 32% of saf , of which a minimum share of 8% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 52% of saf , of which a minimum share of 40% of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 38% of saf , of which a minimum share of 11% of synthetic aviation fuels. ### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 77% of saf , of which a minimum share of 66% of synthetic aviation fuels.


### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 63% of saf , of which a minimum share of 28% of synthetic aviation fuels ### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 100% of saf , of which a minimum share of 88% of synthetic aviation fuels


### the agency shall have access to the union database and shall use the information contained in the union database , once the information has been verified at member state level pursuant to article 28 of directive (eu) 2018/2001. ### the public shall have access to the union database once the information has been verified at member state level pursuant to article 28 of directive (eu) 2018/2001. the agency shall use the information contained in the union database , once the information has been verified at member state level pursuant to article 28 of directive (eu) 2018/2001.


### b. whereas transport will be key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050; whereas sufficient investment is needed to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility in line with the goals of the european green deal; ### b. whereas making transport sustainable will be key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050; whereas sufficient investment is needed to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility in line with the goals of the european green deal;


### c. whereas the union has to make sustainable transport a reality while ensuring the functioning of the internal market and the competitiveness of the eu worldwide; whereas the transport sector is one of the largest employers in europe and the challenges it faces should be tackled in such a way as to deliver benefits for job creation and improve the conditions of workers , notably their safety; ### c. whereas the union has to make sustainable transport a reality as a matter of priority; whereas the transport sector is one of the largest employers in europe and the challenges it faces should be tackled in such a way as to deliver benefits for job creation and improve the working conditions and safety of transport workers;


### d. whereas tourism , which directly or indirectly employs some 27 million workers , is an essential sector for the eu economy and its fourth-largest export industry , and plays an important role for the eu economy , competitiveness , employment and the promotion of social well-being; ### d. whereas tourism , which directly or indirectly employs some 27 million workers , is an essential sector for the eu economy and its fourth-largest export industry , and plays an important role for the eu economy , competitiveness , employment and the promotion of social well-being; whereas the overwhelming majority of enterprises in tourism are smes and family-owned that often do not have access to bank loans and the financial markets;


### 1. points to the economic recovery in 2021 and expected further growth in 2022; notes nonetheless uncertainty in the economic outlook , in the light of factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and the continuing covid-19 pandemic; recalls therefore that the 2023 union budget will play an important role in strengthening the union economy , ensuring that no one is left behind , and in fostering economic , social and territorial cohesion; ### 1. points to the economic recovery in 2021 and expected further growth in 2022; notes nonetheless uncertainty in the economic outlook , in the light of factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and the continuing covid-19 pandemic; stresses the continuous need for a quick , fair , inclusive and sustainable recovery from the severe health , social and economic consequences caused by the covid-19 pandemic and recalls therefore that the 2023 union budget will play an important role in strengthening the union economy , in promoting the green and digital transitions while ensuring that no one is left behind , leveraging sustainable investments supporting quality job creation , in fostering economic , social and territorial convergence and cohesion and in reducing educational , generational and gender disparities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic;


### 1. underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient funding to contribute to the twin transitions towards climate neutrality by 2050 and to shape europe’s digital decade; recalls that 2023 will be the last year of next generation eu (ngeu); emphasises that the commission should ensure that the entire amount earmarked under ngeu for the digital and green transitions is put to use; ### 1. underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient funding to contribute to the twin transitions towards climate neutrality by 2050 and to shape europe’s digital decade; draws attention to the fact that digital transition must be framed within social and environmental well established goals and underlines that in order to speed up the energy transition , public investments in renewable energy should be encouraged. recalls that 2023 will be the last year of next generation eu (ngeu); emphasises that the commission should ensure that the entire amount earmarked under ngeu for the digital and green transitions is put to use for the benefit of the people;


### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; ### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt an ambitious and future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering a fair , inclusive and sustainable recovery , including increased support for smes , employees and those in need , ensuring the application of the rule of law and the fundamental rights , fighting gender inequality , contributing to greater opportunities for young people and children throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger , fairer and more sustainable and resilient europe;


### 2. calls for the full use of article 15(3) of the financial regulation in order to allocate all available decommitments to horizon europe; warns against the frontloading of funds , especially in view of the fact that 2023 is the last year of ngeu; ### 2. calls for the full use of article 15(3) of the financial regulation in order to allocate all available decommitments to horizon europe; reiterates that investments in research needs to be stepped up with a view to improving access to knowledge , promoting social development , tackling climate change , raising quality of living standards and achieving the sustainable developments goals; underlines that the results of public-funded research must remain public and shall not be taken over by a private company; warns against the frontloading of funds , especially in view of the fact that 2023 is the last year of ngeu;


### 3. welcomes the priority given to union health policy and highlights in that connection the eu4health programme and cluster health in horizon europe; notes that the budget for preparedness activities by the health emergency response authority is drawn from those programmes and from the union civil protection mechanism , and expresses deep concern that this could compromise the attainment of other important health objectives; stresses the need to ensure adequate funding for the beating cancer plan; ### 3. calls for the establishment of a strong and sufficiently-funded health union to enhance cooperation and coordination between member states , reinforce public healthcare systems , better protect peoples’ health and effectively address the long-standing healthcare disparities; welcomes the priority given to the creation of a strong health union and highlights in that connection the eu4health programme and cluster health in horizon europe; notes that the budget for preparedness activities by the health emergency response authority (hera) is drawn from those programmes and from the union civil protection mechanism , and expresses deep concern that this could compromise the attainment of other important health objectives; recalls therefore the need to provide fresh resources to hera; underlines moreover that particular focus should be put on the scrutiny of hera by the european parliament; recalls the need to ensure effective synergies with the european medicines agency (ema) and the european centre for disease prevention and control (ecdc); stresses the need to ensure adequate funding for the beating cancer plan;


### 4. recognises the importance of other union programmes , including the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , in providing investment in health measures and infrastructure and stresses the need for synergies between those activities and eu4health; recalls also the importance of steady implementation and access to technical assistance for member states with low administrative capacity; emphasises that the decentralised health agencies should be adequately funded; ### 4. recognises the importance of other union programmes , including the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , in providing investment in public health systems and infrastructure and stresses the need for synergies between those activities and eu4health; recalls also the importance of steady implementation and access to technical assistance for member states with low administrative capacity; emphasises that the decentralised health agencies should be adequately funded and staffed and if needed reinforced;


### 4. stresses the importance of clean energy and interconnectivity in accelerating the energy transition and ensuring the stability of energy prices; recalls that 2023 will be the year for establishing the next list of energy projects of common interest and invites the commission to set aside adequate funding; ### 4. stresses the importance of clean energy and interconnectivity in accelerating the energy transition and ensuring energy as a social , public good , affordable and equally accessible to all; recalls that 2023 will be the year for establishing the next list of energy projects of common interest and invites the commission to set aside adequate funding while ensuring that all projects respect the environmental protection and are in compliance with the paris agreement targets;


### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; ### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals for 2030 and 2040 to reach climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism taking into due consideration that the member states and their regions have different starting points and needs and that , consequently , some of them will be much more exposed to economic and social risks;


### 7. recalls the need for sufficient resources for programmes supporting climate action and environmental protection , such as life , and looks forward to reinforcements for the european environment agency , as promised by the commission during conciliation for the 2022 budget; ### 7. recalls the need for sufficient resources for programmes supporting climate and biodiversity action and environmental protection , such as life , and looks forward to reinforcements for the european environment agency , as promised by the commission during conciliation for the 2022 budget;


### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills; ### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital and the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills;


### 9. recognises the contribution of union funding programmes to the economic recovery , and in particular to supporting smes; in that connection , highlights investeu , and its sme window as well as the possibility under the programme for smes negatively affected by the pandemic to receive capital support; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the single market programme; ### 9. recognises the contribution of union funding programmes to the economic recovery , and in particular to supporting smes , which constitute the backbone of the european economy and have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis; in that connection , highlights investeu , and its sme window as well as the possibility under the programme for smes negatively affected by the pandemic to receive capital support; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the single market programme;


### 10. considers it essential for the union’s credibility to ensure the proper use of union funds and to take all steps to protect the union’s financial interests; emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and efficient implementation of the union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management; considers that regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget should be applied immediately and in full; believes that adequate resources should be made available to union bodies in this field , such as the european public prosecutor’s office , olaf , or eurojust; ### 10. considers it essential for the union’s credibility to ensure the proper use of union funds and to take all steps to protect the union’s financial interests; emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and efficient implementation of the union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management; considers that regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget should be applied immediately and in full; regrets that the commission has not yet implemented the regulation , despite its entry into force on 1 january 2021 , and is therefore not fulfilling its duty as guardian of the treaties; believes that adequate resources should be made available to union bodies in this field , such as the european public prosecutor’s office , olaf , or eurojust;


### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; ### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy based on solidarity , shared responsibility and respect for human rights and promoting legal migration and effective social and economic integration , in line with union values and international commitments;


### 21. recalls that the union institutions agreed on a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources to ensure repayment of the recovery plan; considers that moving forward with this package is of the utmost importance; urges , therefore , the council to respect the agreed timing; ### 21. recalls that the union institutions agreed on a legally-binding roadmap for the introduction of a basket of new own resources to ensure full repayment of the recovery plan; stresses that delays or failure to timely introduce the agreed basket of new own resources will result to the detriment of european programmes and instruments as well as to much higher national contributions for the repayment of the nextgenerationeu debt; considers that moving forward with this package is of the utmost importance; urges , therefore , the commission and the council to respect in full the agreed timeline;


### 22. notes that there has been another unexpectedly high amount of research decommitments (over eur 400 million) , at a level that was not anticipated in , and thus is not covered by , the mff agreement; considers that all research decommitments should all be made available under article 15(3) of the financial regulation; intends to focus the decommitments that are additional to the amounts to be included by the commission in the draft budget on no more than one or two policy priorities; ### 22. notes that there has been another unexpectedly high amount of research decommitments (over eur 400 million) , at a level that was not anticipated in , and thus is not covered by , the mff agreement; considers that all research decommitments should all be made available under article 15(3) of the financial regulation;


### 23. looks forward to the application of the revised climate tracking methodology to the 2023 draft budget in accordance with the interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline; expects the commission to adopt an effective , transparent and comprehensive methodology for biodiversity tracking as soon as possible , bearing in mind the target set for 2024; ### 23. looks forward to the application of the revised climate tracking methodology to the 2023 draft budget in accordance with the interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline; expects the commission to adopt an effective , transparent and comprehensive methodology for biodiversity tracking as soon as possible , bearing in mind the targets set for 2024 , 2026 and 2027;


### 25. recalls the essential work carried out by decentralised agencies; considers that agencies must be properly staffed and adequately resourced so that they can perform their tasks; ### 25. recalls the essential work carried out by decentralised agencies , such as the european labour authority (ela) in promoting labour mobility and protecting workers’ rights and the european asylum support office (easo) and the fundamental rights agency (fra) in supporting asylum seekers looking for protection in europe , and considers that agencies must be properly staffed and adequately resourced so that they can perform their tasks;


### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households. ### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households. to this end , all planned measures targeting households should undergo a gender impact assessment.


### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households. ### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty , and should not encourage speculative development or increase housing or mobility costs. public policy making to promote energy efficiency must not contribute to greater social exclusion.


### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households. ### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households and to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households.


### (49) where using an obligation scheme , member states should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. the designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. member states are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators , distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. to empower and protect vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing , and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people , member states can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing. for that purpose , member states can also establish energy cost reduction targets. obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills , such as the installation of insulation and heating measures. ### (49) where using an obligation scheme , member states should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. the designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. member states are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators , distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. to empower and protect vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing , and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people , member states can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing. for that purpose , member states can also establish energy cost reduction targets. obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills , such as the installation of insulation and heating measures or tariff systems that keep costs for basic energy needs low , while disincentivizing disproportionally high energy consumption.


### (49) where using an obligation scheme , member states should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. the designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. member states are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators , distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. to empower and protect vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing , and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people , member states can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing. for that purpose , member states can also establish energy cost reduction targets. obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills , such as the installation of insulation and heating measures. ### (49) where using an obligation scheme , member states should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators , energy distributors , retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. the designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. member states are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators , distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. to empower and protect vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing , and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people , member states can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing. for that purpose , member states can also establish energy cost reduction targets. obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills , such as the installation of insulation and heating measures and by supporting energy savings initiatives by renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities


### (92) the contribution of renewable energy communities , pursuant to directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council80 , and citizen energy communities , according to directive (eu) 2019/944 towards the objectives of the european green deal and the 2030 climate target plan , should be recognised. member states should , therefore , consider and promote the role of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities. those communities can help member states to achieve the objectives of this directive by advancing energy efficiency at local or household level. they can empower and engage consumers and enable certain groups of household customers , including in rural and remote areas to participate in energy efficiency projects and interventions. energy communities can help fighting energy poverty through facilitation of energy efficiency projects , reduced energy consumption and lower supply tariffs. ### (92) as an organisational concept aimed at empowering collective action by citizens , energy communities can contribute significantly towards the achievement of the objectives of this directive. the contribution of renewable energy communities , pursuant to directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council80 , and citizen energy communities , according to directive (eu) 2019/944 towards the objectives of the european green deal and the 2030 climate target plan , should be recognised. member states should , therefore , consider and promote the role of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities. those communities can help member states to implement an energy efficiency first approach at the local level by advancing energy efficiency at local or household level as well as in public buildings in collaboration with regional and local authorities. they can empower and engage consumers and enable certain groups of household customers , including in rural and remote areas to participate in energy efficiency projects and interventions , with investment in renewable energy. energy communities also have a strong role to play in educating in matters of energy democracy but also and increasing citizens awareness of how they can undertake measures to achieve energy savings. if properly supported by member states , energy communities can help fight energy poverty through facilitation of energy efficiency projects , reduced energy consumption and lower supply tariffs though the development of renewable energy projects.


### (97) public funding available at national and union level should be strategically invested into energy efficiency improvement measures , in particular for the benefit of vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and those living in social housing. member states should take advantage of any financial contribution they might receive from the social climate fund82 , and of revenues from allowances from the eu emissions trading system. these revenues will support member states in fulfilling their obligation to implement energy efficiency measures and policy measures under the energy savings obligation as a priority among vulnerable customers and people affected by energy poverty , which may include those living in rural and remote regions. ### (97) public funding available at national and union level should be strategically invested into energy efficiency improvement measures , in particular for the benefit of vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and those living in social housing. member states should take advantage of any financial contribution they might receive from the social climate fund82 , these contributions will support member states in fulfilling their obligation to implement energy efficiency measures and policy measures under the energy savings obligation as a priority among vulnerable customers and people affected by energy poverty , which may include those living in rural and remote regions.


### promote and , where cost-benefit assessments are required , ensure the application of cost-benefit methodologies that allow proper assessment of wider benefits of energy efficiency solutions from the societal perspective; ### promote and , where cost-benefit assessments are required , ensure the application of cost-benefit methodologies that allow proper assessment of wider benefits of energy efficiency solutions from a social , rights and gender perspective;


### 3. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities , establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting stakeholders and the public , including the particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects , such as women , persons with disabilities , older persons , children , and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. ### 3. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities , establish specific energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans after consulting national equality bodies , experts and/or stakeholders and the public , including the particular groups experiencing or at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects. when designing energy efficiency measures in their decarbonisation plans , member states shall ensure that ex-ante gender and rights impact assessments are carried out. member states shall avoid , or compensate for , negative direct or indirect effects of the energy efficiency measures implemented on persons in vulnerable situations.


### 5. member states may require that contracting authorities and contracting entities take into account , where appropriate , wider sustainability , social , environmental and circular economy aspects in procurement practices with a view to achieving the union’s decarbonisation and zero pollution objectives. where appropriate , and in accordance with the requirements laid down in annex iv , member states shall require contracting authorities and contracting entities to take into account union green public procurement criteria. ### 5. member states may require that contracting authorities and contracting entities take into account , where appropriate , wider sustainability , social , rights , gender , intersectional , environmental and circular economy aspects in procurement practices with a view to achieving the union’s decarbonisation and zero pollution objectives. where appropriate , and in accordance with the requirements laid down in annex iv , member states shall require contracting authorities and contracting entities to take into account union green public procurement criteria.


### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. ### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by or at risk of energy poverty , low-income households and people experiencing intersectional discrimination. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects , addressing the gender impact and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.


### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition. ### 3. member states shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes , alternative policy measures , or a combination of both , or programmes or measures financed under an energy efficiency national fund , as a priority among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers , low-income households and people living in social housing. member states shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this article have no adverse effect on those persons. where applicable , member states shall make the best possible use of funding , including public funding , funding facilities established at union level , and revenues from allowances pursuant to article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.


### in designing such policy measures , member states shall consider and promote the role of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities in the contribution to the implementation towards these policy measures. ### in designing energy efficiency obligation schemes and alternative policy measures member states shall promote and facilitate the role of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities in the contribution to the implementation towards these policy measures. the main elements of such support , and their implementation , shall be part of the updates of the member states' integrated national energy and climate plans and progress reports pursuant to annex i of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 4. member states may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes. ### 4. member states may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by or at risk of energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. member states may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures , including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on smes and micro-smes.


### 5. member states may require obligated parties to work with local authorities or municipalities to promote energy efficiency improvement measures among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. this includes identifying and addressing the specific needs of particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects. to protect people affected by energy poverty vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing , member states shall encourage obligated parties to carry out actions such as renovation of buildings , including social housing , replacement of appliances , financial support and incentives for energy efficiency improvement measures in conformity with national financing and support schemes , or energy audits. ### 5. member states may require obligated parties to work with local authorities or municipalities to promote energy efficiency improvement measures among people affected by or at risk of energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing. this includes identifying and addressing the specific needs of particular groups experiencing or at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects , as well as addressing the challenges of reaching these groups. to protect people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing , member states shall encourage obligated parties to carry out actions such as renovation of buildings , including social housing , replacement of appliances , financial support and incentives for energy efficiency improvement measures in conformity with national financing and support schemes , or energy audits.


### 6. member states shall require obligated parties to report on an annual basis on the energy savings achieved by the obligated parties from actions promoted among people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing , and shall require aggregated statistical information on their final customers (identifying changes in energy savings to previously submitted information) and regarding technical and financial support provided. ### 6. member states shall require obligated parties to report on an annual basis on the energy savings achieved by the obligated parties from actions promoted among people affected by or at risk of energy poverty , vulnerable customers and , where applicable , people living in social housing , and shall require aggregated statistical information on their final customers , including sex and gender disaggregated data covering also intersectional discrimination (identifying changes in energy savings to previously submitted information) and regarding technical and financial support provided.


### 3. member states shall establish appropriate conditions for market actors to provide adequate and targeted information and advice to final consumers , including vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing on energy efficiency. ### 3. member states shall establish appropriate conditions for market actors to provide adequate and targeted information and advice to final consumers , including vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing on energy efficiency. member states shall ensure that support is provided to energy communities in order to raise awareness , undertake educational activities and training , promote energy democracy , in partnership with regional and local public authorities , and otherwise help inform citizens and consumers on measures they can take to save energy , including through the establishment of one-stop-shops.


### e) foster technical assistance for social actors to promote vulnerable customer´s active engagement in the energy market , and positive changes in their energy consumption behaviour; ### e) foster technical assistance for social actors to promote vulnerable customer´s active engagement in the energy market , and positive changes in their energy consumption behaviour. this includes promoting and facilitating participation in energy communities of people affected by energy poverty , vulnerable customers , low income households and people living in social housing.


### 4. member states shall establish a network of experts from various sectors such as health sector , building sector and social sectors to develop strategies to support local and national decision makers in implementing energy efficiency improvement measures alleviating energy poverty , measures to generate robust long term solutions to mitigate energy poverty and to develop appropriate technical assistance and financial tools. member states shall strive to ensure a network of experts’ composition that ensures gender balance and reflects the perspectives of people in all their diversity. ### 4. member states shall establish a network of experts from various sectors such as health sector , building sector and social sectors to develop strategies to support local and national decision makers in implementing energy efficiency improvement measures alleviating energy poverty , measures to generate robust long term solutions to mitigate energy poverty and to develop appropriate technical assistance and financial tools. member states shall strive to ensure a network of experts’ composition that ensures gender balance , includes experts on gender equality to promote gender mainstreaming , and reflects the perspectives of people in all their diversity.


### a) to establish national definitions , indicators and criteria of energy poverty , energy poor and concepts of vulnerable customers , including final users; ### a) to establish national definitions , indicators and criteria of energy poverty , energy poor and concepts of vulnerable customers , including final users , mainstreaming the human rights , gender and intersectional perspective;


### b) to develop or improve relevant indicators and data sets , pertinent to the issue of energy poverty , that should be used and reported upon; ### b) to develop or improve relevant indicators and qualitative and quantitative data sets , pertinent to the issue of energy poverty , including sex and gender disaggregated data covering also intersectional discrimination should be used and reported upon. those indicators and data should serve to put forward clear guidelines on combating the feminisation of energy poverty and on mainstreaming gender in the energy transition;


### 2. member states shall ensure that the public is given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of heating and cooling plans , the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the public , including those groups that are more affected or more at risk of being affected by energy poverty or more susceptible to the adverse impacts of energy poverty , is given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of heating and cooling plans , the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures.


### 2. the commission shall , where appropriate , directly or via the european financial institutions , assist member states in setting up financing facilities and project development assistance facilities at national , regional or local level with the aim of increasing investments in energy efficiency in different sectors , and protecting and empowering vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing including by integrating an equality perspective so that no one is left behind . ### 2. the commission shall , where appropriate , directly or via the european financial institutions , assist member states in setting up financing facilities and project development assistance facilities at national , regional or local level with the aim of increasing investments in energy efficiency in different sectors , and protecting and empowering vulnerable customers , people affected by or at risk of energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing including by integrating an equality perspective that includes gender mainstreaming , so that no one is left behind.


### 3. member states shall adopt measures that ensure that energy efficiency lending products , such as green mortgages and green loans , secured and unsecured , are offered widely and in a non-discriminatory manner by financial institutions and , are visible and accessible to consumers. member states shall adopt measures to facilitate the implementation of on-bill and on-tax financing schemes. member states shall ensure that t banks and other financial institutions receive information on opportunities to participate in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures , including through the creation of public/private partnerships. ### 3. member states shall adopt measures that ensure that energy efficiency lending products , such as green mortgages and green loans , secured and unsecured , are offered widely and in a non-discriminatory manner by financial institutions and , are visible and accessible to consumers , particularly to those in situations of vulnerability. member states shall adopt measures to facilitate the implementation of on-bill and on-tax financing schemes. member states shall ensure that t banks and other financial institutions receive information on opportunities to participate in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures , including through the creation of public/private partnerships.


### 3. member states shall adopt measures that ensure that energy efficiency lending products , such as green mortgages and green loans , secured and unsecured , are offered widely and in a non-discriminatory manner by financial institutions and , are visible and accessible to consumers. member states shall adopt measures to facilitate the implementation of on-bill and on-tax financing schemes. member states shall ensure that banks and other financial institutions receive information on opportunities to participate in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures , including through the creation of public/private partnerships. ### 3. member states shall adopt measures that ensure that energy efficiency lending products , such as green mortgages and green loans , secured and unsecured , are offered widely and in a non-discriminatory manner by financial institutions and , are visible and accessible to consumers. member states shall adopt measures to facilitate the implementation of on-bill and on-tax financing schemes. member states shall ensure that banks and other financial institutions receive information on opportunities to participate in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures.


### 9. member states may set up an energy efficiency national fund. the purpose of this fund shall be to implement energy efficiency measures , including measures pursuant to article 8(3) and article 22 as a priority among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing , and to implement national energy efficiency measures to support member states in meeting their national energy efficiency contributions and their indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(2). the energy efficiency national fund may be financed with revenues from the allowance auctions pursuant to the eu emission trading system on buildings and transport sectors. ### 9. member states may set up an energy efficiency national fund. the purpose of this fund shall be to implement energy efficiency measures , including measures pursuant to article 8(3) and article 22 as a priority among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing , and to implement national energy efficiency measures to support member states in meeting their national energy efficiency contributions and their indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(2).


### 9. member states may set up an energy efficiency national fund. the purpose of this fund shall be to implement energy efficiency measures , including measures pursuant to article 8(3) and article 22 as a priority among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing , and to implement national energy efficiency measures to support member states in meeting their national energy efficiency contributions and their indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(2). the energy efficiency national fund may be financed with revenues from the allowance auctions pursuant to the eu emission trading system on buildings and transport sectors. ### 9. member states may set up an energy efficiency national fund. the purpose of this fund shall be to implement energy efficiency measures , including measures pursuant to article 8(3) and article 22 as a priority among vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing , and to implement national energy efficiency measures to support member states in meeting their national energy efficiency contributions and their indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(2). the energy efficiency national fund may be financed with revenues from the eu emission trading system


### 3. where the commission concludes , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 29(1) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , that insufficient progress has been made towards meeting the energy efficiency contributions , member states that are above their indicative trajectories referred to in paragraph 2 of this article shall ensure that additional measures are implemented within one year following the date of reception of the commission’s assessment in order to ensure getting back on track to reach their energy efficiency contributions. those additional measures shall include , but shall not be limited to , the following measures: ### 3. member states that are above their indicative trajectories referred to in paragraph 2 of this article shall ensure that additional measures are implemented within one year following the date of reception of the commission’s assessment in order to ensure getting back on track to reach their energy efficiency contributions. those additional measures shall include , but shall not be limited to , the following measures:


### d. making a voluntary financial contribution to the national energy efficiency fund referred to in article 25 or another financing instrument dedicated to energy efficiency , where the annual financial contributions shall be equal to the investments required to reach the indicative trajectory. ### d. making a voluntary financial contribution to the national energy efficiency fund referred to in article 25 or another financing instrument dedicated to energy efficiency.


### the commission shall assess whether the national measures referred to in this paragraph are sufficient to achieve the union’s energy efficiency targets. where national measures are deemed to be insufficient , the commission shall , as appropriate , propose measures and exercise its power at union level in addition to those recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union’s 2030 targets for energy efficiency. ### deleted


### 1. member states shall ensure that the total final energy consumption of all public bodies combined is reduced by at least 1 ,7% each year , when compared to the year x-2 (with x as the year when this directive enters into force). ### 1. member states may take into account climatic variations within the member states when calculating their public bodies’ final energy consumption.


### 4. member states shall support public bodies in the uptake of energy efficiency improvement measures , including at regional and local levels , by providing guidelines , promoting competence building and training opportunities and encouraging cooperation amongst public bodies. ### 4. member states shall support public bodies in the uptake of energy efficiency improvement measures , including at regional and local levels , by providing guidelines , promoting competence building and training opportunities and encouraging cooperation amongst public bodies and collaboration with community-led initiatives , including renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities.


### 5. member states shall encourage public bodies to consider life cycle carbon emissions of their public bodies’ investment and policy activities. ### 5. member states shall encourage public bodies to consider life cycle carbon emissions , as well as local social benefits , of their public bodies’ investment and policy activities.


### 2. in exceptional cases , member states may count towards the annual renovation rate of buildings new buildings owned as replacements for specific public bodies’ buildings demolished in any of the two previous years. such exceptions shall only apply where they would be more cost effective and sustainable in terms of the energy and lifecycle co2 emissions achieved compared to the renovations of such buildings. the general criteria , methodologies and procedures to identify such exceptional cases shall be clearly set out and published by each member state. ### deleted


### new savings each year from 1 january 2024 to 31 december 2030 of 1 ,5 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 january 2020. ### new savings each year from 1 january 2024 to 31 december 2030 of 2 % of annual final energy consumption , averaged over the three-year period prior to 1 january 2020.


### 1. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 100tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together , implement an energy management system. the energy management system shall be certified by an independent body according to the relevant european or international standards. ### 1. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 18 tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together , implement an energy management system. the energy management system shall be certified by an independent body according to the relevant european or international standards.


### 2. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 10tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together that do not implement an energy management system are subject to an energy audit. energy audits shall be carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts in accordance with requirements provided in article 26 or implemented and supervised by independent authorities under national legislation. energy audits shall be carried out at least every four years from the date of the previous energy audit. ### 2. member states shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 3 ,5tj of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together that do not implement an energy management system are subject to an energy audit. energy audits shall be carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts in accordance with requirements provided in article 26 or implemented and supervised by independent authorities under national legislation. energy audits shall be carried out at least every four years from the date of the previous energy audit.


### (19) reaching an ambitious energy efficiency target requires barriers to be removed in order to facilitate investment in energy efficiency measures. the life clean energy transition sub-programme will dedicate funding to support development of the european best practice in energy efficiency policy implementation addressing behavioural , market , and regulatory barriers to energy efficiency. ### (19) reaching an ambitious energy efficiency target requires barriers to be removed in order to facilitate investment in energy efficiency measures. the life clean energy transition sub-programme will dedicate funding to support development of the european best practice in energy efficiency policy implementation addressing behavioural , market , and regulatory barriers to energy efficiency. it also facilitates the socio-economic transition to sustainable energy and engagement of local and regional authorities , as well as non-profit organisations , energy communities , and consumers.


### (22) the union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. the change in the eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. thus , using the same approach to define the target , that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections , the ambition of the union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 reference scenario projections for 2030 reflecting national contributions from the necps. with that updated baseline , the union will need to further increase its energy efficiency ambition by at least 9% in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 reference scenario. the new way of expressing the level of ambition for the union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed and corresponds to a reduction of 36% for final and 39% for primary energy consumption respectively when compared to the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030. ### (22) the union will need to increase its energy efficiency ambition to at least 45% in 2030 compared to the 2007 reference scenario.


### (27) to lead by example , the public sector should set its own decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals. energy efficiency improvements in the public sector should reflect the efforts required at union level. to comply with the final energy consumption target , the union should decrease its final energy consumption by 19% by 2030 as compared to the average energy consumption in years 2017 , 2018 and 2019. an obligation to achieve an annual reduction of the energy consumption in the public sector by at least 1 ,7% should ensure that the public sector fulfils its exemplary role. member states retain full flexibility regarding the choice of energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve a reduction of the final energy consumption. requiring an annual reduction of final energy consumption has a lower administrative burden than establishing measurement methods for energy savings. ### (27) to lead by example , the public sector should set its own decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals. energy efficiency improvements in the public sector should reflect the efforts required at union level. . an obligation to achieve an annual reduction of the energy consumption in the public sector by at least 2% should ensure that the public sector fulfils its exemplary role. member states retain full flexibility regarding the choice of energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve a reduction of the final energy consumption. requiring an annual reduction of final energy consumption has a lower administrative burden than establishing measurement methods for energy savings.


### (27) to lead by example , the public sector should set its own decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals. energy efficiency improvements in the public sector should reflect the efforts required at union level. to comply with the final energy consumption target , the union should decrease its final energy consumption by 19% by 2030 as compared to the average energy consumption in years 2017 , 2018 and 2019. an obligation to achieve an annual reduction of the energy consumption in the public sector by at least 1 ,7% should ensure that the public sector fulfils its exemplary role. member states retain full flexibility regarding the choice of energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve a reduction of the final energy consumption. requiring an annual reduction of final energy consumption has a lower administrative burden than establishing measurement methods for energy savings. ### (27) to lead by example , the public sector should set its own decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals. energy efficiency improvements in the public sector should reflect the efforts required at union level. to comply with the final energy consumption target , the union should decrease its final energy consumption by 19% by 2030 as compared to the average energy consumption in years 2017 , 2018 and 2019. member states retain full flexibility regarding the choice of energy efficiency improvement measures to achieve a reduction of the final energy consumption. requiring an annual reduction of final energy consumption has a lower administrative burden than establishing measurement methods for energy savings. changes in social ownership or public investments that increase overall energy efficiency should be considered when assessing public sector behaviour.


### (30) public authorities are encouraged to obtain support from entities such as sustainable energy agencies , where applicable established at regional or local level. the organisation of those agencies usually reflect the individual needs of public authorities in a certain region or operating in a certain area of the public sector. centralised agencies can serve the needs better and work more effectively in other respects , for example , in smaller or centralised member states or regarding complex or cross-regional aspects such as district heating and cooling. sustainable energy agencies can serve as one-stop-shops pursuant to article 21. those agencies are often responsible for developing local or regional decarbonisation plans , which may also include other decarbonisation measures , such as the exchange of fossil fuels boilers , and to support public authorities in the implementation of energy related policies. sustainable energy agencies or other entities to assist regional and local authorities may have clear competences , objectives and resources in the field of sustainable energy. sustainable energy agencies could be encouraged to consider initiatives taken in the framework of the covenant of mayors , which brings together local governments voluntarily committed to implementing the union’s climate and energy objectives , and other existing initiatives for this purpose. the decarbonisation plans should be linked to territorial development plans and take into account the comprehensive assessment which the member states should carry out. ### deleted


### (32) buildings and transport , alongside industry , are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 buildings are responsible for about 40% of the union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its ghg from energy.62 the commission communication entitled renovation wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. it focusses on the worst performing buildings , energy poverty and on public buildings. moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. it is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a member state to upgrade their energy performance. member states are invited to set a higher renovation rate , where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their long term renovation strategies or national renovation programmes. that renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly-zero energy buildings (nzebs) set in directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council.64 during the next review of directive 2010/31/eu , the commission should assess the progress member states achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. the commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate , while taking into account the progress achieved by the member states , substantial economic or technical developments , or where needed , the union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. the obligation to renovate public bodies’ buildings in this directive complements that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on nzebs. ### (32) buildings and transport , alongside industry , are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 buildings are responsible for about 40% of the union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its ghg from energy.62 the commission communication entitled renovation wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. it focusses on the worst performing buildings , energy poverty on public buildings and on social infrastructure . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. it is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a member state to upgrade their energy performance. member states are invited to set a higher renovation rate , where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their long term renovation strategies or national renovation programmes. that renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly-zero energy buildings (nzebs) set in directive 2010/31/eu of the european parliament and of the council.64 during the next review of directive 2010/31/eu , the commission should assess the progress member states achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. the commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate , while taking into account the progress achieved by the member states , substantial economic or technical developments , or where needed , the union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. the obligation to renovate public bodies’ buildings in this directive complements that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on nzebs.


### (37) it is also important that member states monitor how the energy efficiency requirements are taken into account by contracting authorities and contracting entities in the procurement of products , buildings , works and services by ensuring that information about the impact on energy efficiency of those winning tenders above the thresholds referred to in the procurement directives are made publically available. that allows stakeholders and citizens to assess the role of public sector towards ensuring energy efficiency first in public procurement in a transparent manner. ### (37) it is also important that member states monitor how the energy efficiency requirements are taken into account by contracting authorities and contracting entities in the procurement of products , buildings , works and services by ensuring that information about the impact on energy efficiency and the local social benefits of those winning tenders above the thresholds referred to in the procurement directives are made publically available. that allows stakeholders and citizens to assess the role of public sector towards ensuring energy efficiency first in public procurement in a transparent manner.


### (51) member states’ energy efficiency improvement measures in transport are eligible to be taken into account for achieving their end-use energy savings obligation. such measures include policies that are , inter alia , dedicated to promoting more efficient vehicles , a modal shift to cycling , walking and collective transport , or mobility and urban planning that reduces demand for transport. in addition , schemes which accelerate the uptake of new , more efficient vehicles or policies fostering a shift to fuels with reduced levels of emissions , except policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion , that reduce energy use per kilometre are also capable of being eligible , subject to compliance with the rules on materiality and additionality set out in annex v to this directive. policy measures promoting the uptake of new fossil fuel vehicles should not qualify as eligible measures under the energy savings obligation. ### (51) member states’ energy efficiency improvement measures in transport are eligible to be taken into account for achieving their end-use energy saving obligation. such measures include policies that are , inter alia , dedicated to promoting and increasing the availability of collective public transport , supporting mobility and urban planning that reduces demand for transport and the modal shift to soft modes. in addition , schemes which accelerate the uptake in collective public transport of more efficient vehicles and foster a shift to fuels with reduced levels of emissions are also capable of being eligible.


### (68) lower consumer spending on energy should be achieved by assisting consumers in reducing their energy use by reducing the energy needs of buildings and improvements in the efficiency of appliances , which should be combined with the availability of low-energy transport modes integrated with public transport and cycling. member states should also consider improving connectivity in rural and remote areas. ### (68) consumers should be assisted to achieve lower energy use by reducing the energy needs of buildings and improvements in the efficiency of appliances , which should be combined with access to public transport and the availability of soft transport modes , such as cycling. member states should also consider improving connectivity in rural and remote areas.


### 1. this directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure that the union's target on energy efficiency is met and enables further energy efficiency improvements . ### 1. this directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure that the union's binding target on energy efficiency is met and is in line with the 1.5˚c objective , and enables further energy efficiency improvements .


### this directive lays down rules designed to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors , remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. it also provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency contributions for 2030. ### this directive lays down rules designed to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors , remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. it also provides for the establishment of binding national energy efficiency contributions for 2030.


### this directive lays down rules designed to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors , remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. it also provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency contributions for 2030. ### this directive lays down rules designed to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors , remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. it also provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency contributions for 2030 , the extent of which requires eu support , particularly financial support , in order to help member states achieve those contributions in line with the specific needs of each country.


### (48) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to essential energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances , in the relevant national context , existing social policy and other relevant policies; ### (48) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to essential energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances , due to a combination of low incomes , high energy costs and low energy efficiency of their home , as well as inability to adapt to climate change , in the relevant national context , existing social policy and other relevant policies;


### 3. to support vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , where applicable , people living in social housing , member states shall: ### 3. to support vulnerable customers , people affected by energy poverty and , people living in social housing , member states shall:


### a) implement energy efficiency improvement measures to mitigate distributional effects from other policies and measures , such as taxation measures implemented according to article 10 of this directive , or the application of emission trading in the buildings and transport sector according to the ets directive [com(2021) 551 final , 2021/0211 (cod)]; ### a) implement energy efficiency improvement measures to mitigate distributional effects from other policies and measures , such as taxation measures implemented according to article 10 of this directive.


### make the best possible use of public funding available at national and union level , including , where applicable , the financial contribution member state received from the social climate fund pursuant to [article 9 and article 14 of the social climate fund regulation] , and revenues from allowance auctions from emission trading pursuant to the eu ets , for investments into energy efficiency improvement measures as priority actions; ### make the best possible use of public funding available at national and union level , including , where applicable , the financial contribution member state received from the social climate fund pursuant to [article 9 and article 14 of the social climate fund regulation] , and investments into energy efficiency improvement measures as priority actions;


### b) make the best possible use of public funding available at national and union level , including , where applicable , the financial contribution member state received from the social climate fund pursuant to [article 9 and article 14 of the social climate fund regulation , com 2021 568 final] , and revenues from allowance auctions from emission trading pursuant to the eu ets [com(2021) 551 final , 2021/0211 (cod)] , for investments into energy efficiency improvement measures as priority actions; ### b) make the best possible use of public funding available at national and union level , including , where applicable , the financial contribution member state received from the social climate fund pursuant to [article 9 and article 14 of the social climate fund regulation , com 2021 568 final] , for investments into energy efficiency improvement measures based on renewable energy as priority actions;


### d) foster technical assistance and the roll-out of enabling funding and ﬁnancial tools , such as on-bill schemes , local loan-loss reserve , guarantee funds , funds targeting deep renovations and renovations with minimum energy gains; ### d) foster technical assistance and the roll-out of enabling funding and ﬁnancial tools , such as on-bill schemes , guarantee funds , funds targeting deep renovations and renovations with minimum energy gains;


### 5. member states shall adopt policies and measures which ensure that the potential identified in the comprehensive assessments carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 is realised. these policies and measures shall include at least the elements set out in annex ix. each member state shall notify those policies and measures as part of the update of its integrated national energy and climate plans , its subsequent integrated national energy and climate plan , and respective progress reports notified in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 5. member states shall adopt policies and measures which ensure that the potential identified in the comprehensive assessments carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 is realised. these policies and measures are aligned with the goal of climate neutrality and shall include at least the elements set out in annex ix. each member state shall notify those policies and measures as part of the update of its integrated national energy and climate plans , its subsequent integrated national energy and climate plan , and respective progress reports notified in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 6. member states shall encourage regional and local authorities to prepare local heating and cooling plans at least in municipalities having a total population higher than 50.000. those plans should at least: ### 6. member states shall ensure that regional and local authorities to prepare local heating and cooling plans at least in communities and municipalities having a total population higher than 15.000. those plans should at least:


### member states shall ensure that the public is given the opportunity to participate the preparation of heating and cooling plans , the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures. ### member states shall ensure that the public is given the opportunity to participate the preparation of heating and cooling plans , the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures. the role of the public should also be supported in the implementation of plans , including through collective or consumer ownership by renewable energy communities , self-consumption of renewables , and online tools such as heat maps that can help direct local actions to improve energy efficiency in households.


### 1. in order to increase primary energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy in heating and cooling supply , an efficient district heating and cooling system is a system which meets the following criteria: ### 1. in order to increase primary energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy in heating and cooling supply , an existing or refurbished efficient district heating and cooling system is a system which meets the following criteria:


### a. until 31 december 2025 , a system using at least 50% renewable energy , 50% waste heat , 75% cogenerated heat or 50% of a combination of such energy and heat; ### a. until 31 december 2025 , a system using up to 80% fossil fuel based heat sources


### b. from 1 january 2026 , a system using at least 50% renewable energy , 50% waste heat , 80% of high-efficiency cogenerated heat or at least a combination of such thermal energy going into the network where the share of renewable energy is at least 5% and the total share of renewable energy , waste heat or high-efficiency cogenerated heat is at least 50%; ### b. from 1 january 2026 , a system using up to 60% fossil fuel based sources;


### c. from 1 january 2035 , a system using at least 50% renewable energy and waste heat , where the share of renewable energy is at least 20%; ### c. from 1 january 2030 , a system using up to 30% fossil fuel based heat sources;


### d. from 1 january 2045 , a system using at least 75 % renewable energy and waste heat , where the share of renewable energy is at least 40%; ### d. from 1 january 2035 , a system using no fossil fuel based heat sources and using only renewable energy;


### e. from 1 january 2050 , a system using only renewable energy and waste heat , where the share of renewable energy is at least 60%. ### deleted


### 2. member states shall ensure that where a district heating and cooling system is built or substantially refurbished it meets the criteria set out in paragraph 1 applicable at such time when it starts or continues its operation after the refurbishment. in addition , member states shall ensure that when a district heating and cooling system is built or substantially refurbished , there is no increase in the use of fossil fuels other than natural gas in existing heat sources compared to the annual consumption averaged over the previous three calendar years of full operation before refurbishment , and that any new heat sources in that system do not use fossil fuels other than natural gas. ### 2. member states shall ensure that where a district heating and cooling system is substantially refurbished it meets the criteria set out in paragraph 1 applicable at such time when it continues its operation after the refurbishment. in addition , member states shall ensure that when a district heating and cooling system is substantially refurbished , there is no increase in the use of fossil fuels in existing heat sources compared to the annual consumption averaged over the previous three calendar years of full operation before refurbishment , and that any new heat sources in that system do not use fossil fuels.


### a data centre with a total rated energy input exceeding 1 mw level , to assess the cost and benefits of utilising the waste heat to satisfy economically justified demand , and of the connection of that installation to a district heating network or an efficient/res-based district cooling system. the analysis shall consider cooling system solutions that allow removing or capturing the waste heat at useful temperature level with minimal ancillary energy inputs. ### a data centre with a total rated energy input exceeding 100 mw level , to assess the cost and benefits of utilising the waste heat to satisfy economically justified demand , and of the connection of that installation to a district heating network or an efficient/res-based district cooling system. the analysis shall consider cooling system solutions that allow removing or capturing the waste heat at useful temperature level with minimal ancillary energy inputs.


### 5. welcomes that , following the influx of displaced persons from ukraine to the union , caused by the invasion of ukraine on 24 february 2022 , regulation 2022/585 of 6 april 2022 extended the implementation period of the 2014-2020 funds until 30 june 2024 , providing member states with additional flexibility to use remaining funding; ### 5. welcomes that , following the influx of displaced persons from ukraine to the union , caused by the invasion of ukraine on 24 february 2022 , regulation 2022/585 of 6 april 2022 extended the implementation period of the 2014-2020 funds until 30 june 2024 , providing member states with additional flexibility to use remaining funding; regrets that the council directive 2001/55/ec was not invoked after the taliban takeover in august 2021 in afghanistan , despite the calls from the civil society and political leader;


### 7. notes the low amount of payment appropriations of 2 million of military mobility which operates with regrettable low financial envelope; ### deleted


### 9. notes that , in 2021 , nearly eur 14.6 billion have been paid to the 2014-2020 esf programmes as well as nearly eur 320 million for react-eu , lifting the absorption rate to 61% (total payments made compared to allocation , including react-eu); ### 9. notes that , in 2021 , nearly eur 14.6 billion have been paid to the 2014-2020 esf programmes as well as nearly eur 320 million for react-eu , lifting the absorption rate to 61% (total payments made compared to allocation , including react-eu); emphasizes that the esf is supposed to counter the worst excesses of unequal development and boost local development; furthermore , regional actors must be involved more closely and the member states contributions should be reduced in order to reach the weakest regions;


### 12. underlines the increasing need to ensure the transparency of ngos and of their funding , as they are important actors in the implementation of the union budget , especially in the area of external action; demands the commission to re-evaluate its identification of entities as ngos , improving the reliability of information (making sure to have them registered as lobbyists , having clearly established whether they stand for the topics they claim they represent , and having insight into their financing); demands the disclosure of their financing be it private (e.g. ngos financed by the industrial actors) or public; recalls that as regards public funding , the union basic acts regulate how transparency and visibility in this regard need to be handled , therefore reminds the commission about the responsibility it has to check the compliance with rules and procedures , especially rules and procedures on sub-granting to ngos; moreover , demands that the commission provides the discharge authority with clear information about the total amount of union funds implemented by ngos; ### 12. underlines the increasing need to ensure the transparency of all actors implementing union budget in all implementing mode , including , but not only , ngos ; calls on the commission to reinforce the transparency register to make it really mandatory , to improve the reliability of information , and to provide a deeper insight into the financing of all entities registered , which should be the condition to approach all union institutions , bodies and agencies ); recalls that as regards public funding , the union basic acts regulate how transparency and visibility in this regard need to be handled , therefore reminds the commission about the responsibility it has to check the compliance with rules and procedures , including rules and procedures on sub-granting to ngos; moreover , demands that the commission provides the discharge authority with clear information about the total amount of union funds implemented by third parties , including ngos;


### 18. notes the successful efforts of the commission to raise funds on the financial markets to provide the financial means for the rrf; is concerned by the resulting debts , the rising interest rates and the resulting uncertain capacity to repay the loans and the risk this poses for the union budget and union policies; ### 18. notes the successful efforts of the commission to raise funds on the financial markets to provide the financial means for the rrf as an important instrument to provide support in a time of extreme crisis; nevertheless expresses some concerns about; is concerned by the resulting debts , the rising interest rates and the resulting uncertain capacity to repay the loans and the risk this poses for the union budget and union policies;


### 16. is concerned by the findings of the court in its first annual assessment of the rrf; considers that the implementation of the rrf takes place under time pressure , with however a much more straight forward delivery model that puts much , lighter requirements on the commission , and reduces the control burden from the commission towards the member states , in particular in comparison with the cohesion policy; is therefore concerned by the types of findings of the court which fundamentally calls into question whether the commission can handle even this reduced control burden; calls on the commission not to apply the performance based delivery model as used in the implementation of the rrf for other policies until the advantages and disadvantages are more clear , following the evaluation of the implementation of the rrf by 20 february 2024; ### 16. is concerned by the findings of the court in its first annual assessment of the rrf; considers that the nature itself of the rrf is such that implementation of the rrf takes place under time pressure in order to provide a timely support to recover from covid crisis; considers that the straight forward delivery model puts much , lighter requirements on the commission , and reduces the control burden from the commission towards the member states , in particular in comparison with the cohesion policy; highlights that any fast delivery model is to be accompanied by a robust control system of which commission has to be in charge; await the evaluation of the implementation of the rrf by 20 february 2024;


### 39. notes with concern that at the end of 2021 , total outstanding commitments reached a record high of eur 341 ,6 billion; highlights that outstanding commitments are likely to exceed eur 460 billion in 2023 but that they will then fall as ngeu draws to a close; ### 39. notes with concern that at the end of 2021 , total outstanding commitments reached a record high of eur 341 ,6 billion (combining eu budget and ngeu outstanding commitments); highlights that outstanding commitments are likely to exceed eur 460 billion in 2023 but that they will then fall as ngeu draws to a close;


### 65. notes with concern that the court found that the estimated level of error in spending on ‘single market , innovation and digital’ was material , reaching 4 ,4 % , compared to 3.9 % in the previous year; is worried that the estimated risk at payment calculated by the commission is 1.3 % , which is below both materiality and the range of estimated level of error of the court; notes the court’s observation that , despite the measures already taken by the commission , its error rate remains understated; ### 65. notes with concern that the court found that the estimated level of error in spending on ‘single market , innovation and digital’ was material , reaching 4 ,4 % , compared to 3.9 % in the previous year; is worried that the estimated risk at payment calculated by the commission is 1.3 % , which is below both materiality and the range of estimated level of error of the court; is particularly concerned about the court’s observation that , despite the measures already taken by the commission , its error rate remains understated , because of persistent weaknesses in the commission’s ex post audits;