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### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .

### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .

### the scope of regulation no 1927 / 2006 was broadened in 2009 by regulation no 546 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 as part of the european economic recovery plan to include workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis . in order to enable the egf to intervene in future crisis situations , its scope should cover redundancies resulting from a serious economic disruption when caused by an unexpected crisis comparable to the financial and economic crisis that hit the economy from 2008 onwards . ### the scope of regulation no 1927 / 2006 was broadened in 2009 by regulation no 546 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 as part of the european economic recovery plan to include workers made redundant as a result of the global financial and economic crisis . despite strong support from the european commission and the european parliament the continuation of the ' crisis derogation ' was blocked by the european council . in light of the fact that 82% of all applications to the egf in 2009 / 2010 were based on ' crisis derogation ' criteria , it is necessary to enable the egf to intervene in future crisis situations , its scope should cover redundancies resulting from a serious economic disruption when caused by an unexpected crisis .

### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in form of a pre - financing of at least 50 % of the union ' s financial contribution to the member state , in principle within 15 days , followed where necessary in form of intermediate and final payments . the pre - financing shall be cleared when the financial contribution is wound up in accordance with article 18 . ### following the entry into force of a decision on a financial contribution in accordance with article 15 the commission shall pay the financial contribution to the member state in a single instalment , in principle within 15 days .

### the commission ' s technical assistance shall include the provision of information and guidance to the member states for using , monitoring and evaluating the egf . the commission may also provide information on using the egf to the european and national social partners . ### the commission ' s technical assistance shall include the provision of information and guidance to the member states for using , monitoring and evaluating the egf . the commission shall also provide information on using the egf to the european and national social partners .

### all workers being made redundant in accordance with article 5 , within the period provided for in article 4 , or , ### all workers being made redundant in accordance with article 5 , within the period provided for in article 4 or ,

### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 18 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 15 months after the date of the application .

### the cost of investments in physical assets for self - employment and business start - up or for changing or adjusting activity may not exceed eur 35 000 . ### the cost of investments in physical assets for self - employment and business start - up or for changing or adjusting activity may not exceed eur 25 000 .

### ‘ control card’ means a tachograph card issued by the authorities of a member state to a national competent control authority which identifies the control body and optionally the control officer and allows access to the data stored in the data memory or in the driver cards for reading , printing and / or downloading ; ### ‘ control card’ means a tachograph card issued by the authorities of a member state to a national competent control authority which identifies the control body and the control officer and allows access to the data stored in the data memory or in the driver cards , the company card and the workshop card for reading , printing and / or downloading ;

### driver cards shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter until 18 january 2018 . with effect from 19 january 2018 , driver cards shall be incorporated into driving licences and issued , renewed , exchanged and replaced in accordance with the provisions of directive 2006 / 126 / ec . ### within 24 months from the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall submit an impact assessment to determine the optimum provisions for merging the driver card with any other card it considers useful , including the driving licence , taking account of the administrative burden and cost of such a procedure for all interested parties , while ensuring the protection of the driver’s personal data . the commission shall forward the outcome of this assessment to the european parliament within 30 months from the entry into force of this regulation .

### driver cards shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter until 18 january 2018 . with effect from 19 january 2018 , driver cards shall be incorporated into driving licences and issued , renewed , exchanged and replaced in accordance with the provisions of directive 2006 / 126 / ec . ### within 24 months from the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall submit an impact assessment to determine the optimum provisions for merging the driver card with any other card it considers useful , including the driving licence , taking account of the administrative burden and cost of such a procedure for all interested parties , while ensuring the protection of the driver’s personal data . the commission shall forward the outcome of this assessment to the european parliament within 30 months from the entry into force of this regulation .

### the data exchanged during communication shall be limited to the data necessary for the purpose of targeted roadside checks . data concerning the identity of the driver , driver activities and speed shall not be communicated . ### the data exchanged during communication shall be limited to the data necessary for the purpose of targeted roadside checks and may include driver activities , sensor fault , errors in motion data , driving without a driving card , vehicle registration number , speed and weight of the vehicle . data concerning the identity of the driver shall not be communicated .

### manufacturers or their agents shall submit an application for eu approval of a type of vehicle unit , motion sensor , model record sheet or tachograph card to the type approval authorities designated to that effect by each member state . ### manufacturers or their agents shall submit an application for eu approval of a type of vehicle unit , motion sensor , model record sheet , tachograph card or software used by the competent control authorities to interpret data to the type approval authorities designated to that effect by each member state .

### manufacturers or their agents shall submit an application for eu approval of a type of vehicle unit , motion sensor , model record sheet or tachograph card to the type approval authorities designated to that effect by each member state . ### manufacturers or their agents shall submit an application for eu approval of a type of vehicle unit , motion sensor , model record sheet , tachograph card or data interpretation software used by the competent control authorities , to the type approval authorities designated to that effect by each member state whose certification conditions are recognised by the management committee of the sog - is european mutual recognition agreement . the commission shall consult the management committee of the sog - is agreement before any decision is made to recognise a certification body from a third country .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### a transport undertaking shall be liable for infringements against this regulation committed by drivers of the undertaking . without prejudice to the right of member states to hold transport undertakings fully liable , member states may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed . ### a transport undertaking can only be held responsible for infringements committed by its drivers if it can be proven that these are due to negligent arrangements .

### support clinical trials on new or improved medical interventions for poverty - related diseases through partnerships between european and developing countries , in particular sub - saharan africa : ### support clinical trials on new or improved medical interventions for poverty - related and neglected diseases through partnerships between european and developing countries , in particular sub - saharan africa :

### promoting networking , coordination , alignment , cooperation and integration of national research programmes and activities on poverty - related infectious diseases at scientific , management and financial level ; ### promoting networking , coordination , alignment , open collaboration , cooperation and integration of national research programmes and activities on poverty - related and neglected diseases at scientific , management and financial level ;

### an annual report shall be provided by edctp2 - is , which shall give a detailed overview of the implementation of the edctp2 programme . that overview shall provide information on each activity selected in accordance with the work plan , including indirect actions selected through calls for proposals managed by edctp - is . such information shall include a description of each activity , including indirect action , its budget , the value of the funding allocated to it if any , and its status . ### an annual report shall be provided by edctp2 - is , which shall give a detailed overview of the implementation of the edctp2 programme . that overview shall provide information on each activity selected in accordance with the work plan , including indirect actions selected through calls for proposals managed by edctp - is . such information shall include a description of each activity , including indirect action , its budget , the value of the funding allocated to it if any , its status , and measures taken to ensure access to emerging products for populations in developing countries .

### edctp2 shall contribute to the reduction of the social and economic burden of poverty - related diseases in developing countries , in particular in sub - saharan africa , by accelerating the clinical development of effective , safe and affordable medical interventions for poverty - related diseases , in partnership with sub - saharan africa . ### edctp2 shall contribute to the reduction of the social and economic burden of poverty - related diseases in developing countries , in particular in sub - saharan africa , by accelerating the clinical development of effective , safe , suitable , accessible and affordable medical interventions for poverty - related and neglected diseases , which are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the developing countries , in partnership with these countries in sub - saharan africa .

### edctp2 shall contribute to the reduction of the social and economic burden of poverty - related diseases in developing countries , in particular in sub - saharan africa , by accelerating the clinical development of effective , safe and affordable medical interventions for poverty - related diseases , in partnership with sub - saharan africa . ### edctp2 shall contribute to the reduction of the social and economic burden of poverty - related diseases in developing countries , in particular in sub - saharan africa , by accelerating the clinical development of effective , safe , suitable , accessible and affordable medical interventions for poverty - related and neglected diseases , which are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the developing countries , in partnership with these countries in sub - saharan africa .

### with regards to calls managed by edctp - is , the annual report shall moreover include information on the number of projects submitted and selected for funding , the detailed use of the union financial contribution , the distribution of national and other contributions , the types of participants , country statistics , brokerage events and dissemination activities . ### with regards to calls managed by edctp - is , the annual report shall moreover include information on the number of projects submitted and selected for funding , the detailed use of the union financial contribution , the distribution of national and other contributions , the types of participants , country statistics , brokerage events , dissemination activities , and measures taken to ensure access to emerging products .

### an increased number of new or improved medical interventions for hiv / aids , tuberculosis , malaria and other poverty - related diseases , and by the end of the programme to have delivered at least one new medical intervention ; to have issued at least 30 guidelines for improved or extended use of existing medical interventions ; and to have progressed the clinical development of at least 20 candidate medical interventions ; ### an increased number of new or improved medical interventions for poverty related diseases such as hiv / aids , tuberculosis , and malaria , and other poverty - related and neglected diseases , and by the end of the programme to have delivered at least one new medical intervention ; to have issued guidelines for improved or extended use of existing medical interventions ; and to have progressed the clinical development of candidate medical interventions ;

### member states shall receive a fixed amount of eur 4000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common eu annual priorities established in accordance with article 13 with respect to geographic regions and nationalities as well as to specific categories of refugees to be resettled . ### member states shall receive a fixed amount of eur 4 000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common eu annual priorities established in accordance with article 13 with respect to geographic regions and nationalities . the following categories shall be considered as common eu annual priorities : - children and women at risk , particularly from psychological , physical or sexual violence or exploitation , - persons having serious medical needs that can be addressed only through resettlement , and - persons deemed to be vulnerable or in need of urgent and emergency resettlement for legal and protection reasons , such as persons who are the victims of an armed attack , a natural catastrophe or other unforeseen humanitarian circumstances .

### member states shall receive a fixed amount of eur 4000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common eu annual priorities established in accordance with article 13 with respect to geographic regions and nationalities as well as to specific categories of refugees to be resettled . ### member states shall receive a fixed amount of eur 4 000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common eu annual priorities established in accordance with article 13 with respect to geographic regions and nationalities . the following categories shall be considered as common eu annual priorities : - unaccompanied minors where resettlement is in their best interest , and , where applicable , in compliance with the un convention on the rights of the child , - women at risk , particularly from psychological , physical or sexual violence or exploitation and victims of forced marriage or female genital mutilation , - persons having serious medical needs that can be addressed only through resettlement , - persons in need of urgent and emergency resettlement for reasons of legal or physical protection , and - persons who are the victims of armed attack , a natural catastrophe or other unforeseen humanitarian circumstances .

### member states shall receive a fixed amount of eur 4000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common eu annual priorities established in accordance with article 13 with respect to geographic regions and nationalities as well as to specific categories of refugees to be resettled . ### member states shall receive a fixed amount of eur 4 000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common eu annual priorities established in accordance with article 13 with respect to geographic regions and nationalities . the following categories shall be considered as common eu annual priorities : - unaccompanied minors where resettlement is in their best interest , and , where applicable , in compliance with the un convention on the rights of the child , - women at risk , particularly from psychological , physical or sexual violence or exploitation and victims of forced marriage or female genital mutilation , - persons having serious medical needs that can be addressed only through resettlement , - persons in need of urgent and emergency resettlement for reasons of legal or physical protection , and - persons who are the victims of armed attack , a natural catastrophe or other unforeseen humanitarian circumstances .

### the commission shall establish a facility targeting the cultural and creative sectors and operated within the context of a union debt instrument for small and medium - sized enterprises . this facility shall have the following priorities : ### the commission shall establish a facility targeting the cultural and creative sectors and operated within the context of a union debt instrument for small and medium - sized enterprises in accordance with commission recommendation&#160 ; 2003 / 361 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . this facility shall have the following priorities :

### supporting the circulation of european literature ; ### supporting the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products ;

### support initiatives presenting and promoting a diversity of european audiovisual works ; ### support initiatives presenting and promoting a diversity of european audiovisual works , including their linguistic diversity , through the provision of support for translation , dubbing and subtitling ;

### supporting the circulation of european literature ; ### supporting the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products ;

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings27 . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings27 . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . specific attention shall be paid to ensuring good indoor air quality e . g . through adequate ventilation requirements and the use of low - emission building materials , equipment and products . where energy efficiency measures concern public buildings , such as day care centers , kindergardens or schools , a health impact assessment should be carried out .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . the scheme may also take the form of an alternative agreement - based energy efficiency scheme , as referred to in paragraph 9 , along the lines of those already in use in many member states . this scheme , or alternative schemes as referred to in paragraph 9 , shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings , to be determined by each member state according to its energy efficiency starting point , excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . member states may fulfil an energy saving obligation , wholly or in part , by means of an alternative agreement - based energy efficiency scheme , including where energy end users are directly concerned .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . the scheme may also take the form of an alternative agreement - based energy efficiency scheme , as referred to in paragraph 9 , along the lines of those already in use in many member states . this scheme , or alternative schemes as referred to in paragraph 9 , shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings , to be determined by each member state according to its energy efficiency starting point , excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . member states may fulfil an energy saving obligation , wholly or in part , by means of an alternative agreement - based energy efficiency scheme , including where energy end users are directly concerned .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . the scheme may also take the form of an alternative agreement - based energy efficiency scheme , as referred to in paragraph 9 , along the lines of those already in use in many member states . this scheme , or alternative schemes as referred to in paragraph 9 , shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings , to be determined by each member state according to its energy efficiency starting point , excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . member states may fulfil an energy saving obligation , wholly or in part , by means of an alternative agreement - based energy efficiency scheme , including where energy end users are directly concerned .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in annex - 1 . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20 % energy savings referred to in article 1 which limit eu primary energy consumption to maximum 1353 , 50 mtoe in 2020 , representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007 .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in annex - 1 . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20 % energy savings referred to in article 1 which limit eu primary energy consumption to maximum 1353 , 50 mtoe in 2020 , representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007 .

### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess whether the union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020 , requiring a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of 368 mtoe in 2020 , taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in article 19 . ### member states shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in annex - 1 .

### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess whether the union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020 , requiring a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of 368 mtoe in 2020 , taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in article 19 . ### member states shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in annex - 1 .

### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess whether the union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020 , requiring a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of 368 mtoe in 2020 , taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in article 19 . ### member states shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in annex - 1 .

### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess whether the union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020 , requiring a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of 368 mtoe in 2020 , taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in article 19 . ### member states shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in annex - 1 .

### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess whether the union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020 , requiring a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of 368 mtoe in 2020 , taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in article 19 . ### member states shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in annex - 1 .

### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess whether the union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020 , requiring a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of 368 mtoe in 2020 , taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in article 19 . ### member states shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in annex - 1 .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . the member states shall apply the scheme to all sectors .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . the member states shall apply the scheme to all sectors .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . the member states shall apply the scheme to all sectors .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . the member states shall apply the scheme to all sectors .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in annex - 1 . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20 % energy savings referred to in article 1 which limit eu primary energy consumption to maximum 1353 , 50 mtoe in 2020 , representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007 .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in annex - 1 . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20 % energy savings referred to in article 1 which limit eu primary energy consumption to maximum 1353 , 50 mtoe in 2020 , representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007 .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport and sold to ets installations . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers or via an equivalent primary energy saving in the supply chain .

### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure the achievement of the union ' s target of 20% primary energy savings by 2020 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure the achievement of at least the union ' s target of 20% primary energy savings by 2020 compared to 2007 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date .

### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure the achievement of the union ' s target of 20% primary energy savings by 2020 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure the achievement of at least the union ' s target of 20% primary energy savings by 2020 compared to 2007 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### in order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 of article 3 , member states may set up an energy efficiency scheme . this scheme shall ensure that obliged parties achieve annual energy savings among final customers .

### member states opting for this option shall notify to the commission , by 1 january 2013 at the latest , the alternative measures that they plan to adopt , including the rules on penalties referred to in article 9 , and demonstrating how they would achieve the required amount of savings . the commission may refuse such measures or make suggestions for modifications in the 3 months following notification . in such cases , the alternative approach shall not be applied by the member state concerned until the commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified draft measures . ### member states shall notify to the commission , by 1 january 2013 at the latest , the share of their obligation they plan to fulfil by allowing obligated parties to contribute to the financing facility , including the rules on penalties referred to in article 9 , and demonstrating how they would achieve the proposed amount of savings using the contributed share of the funds . the commission may refuse such measures or make suggestions for modifications in the 3 months following notification . in such cases , the programmes and measures shall not be applied by the member state concerned until the commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified draft measures . .

### member states shall adopt authorisation or equivalent permitting criteria to ensure that industrial installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 mw generating waste heat that are built or substantially refurbished after [ the entry into force of this directive ] capture and make use of their waste heat . ### does not affect the english version .

### member states shall adopt authorisation or equivalent permitting criteria to ensure that industrial installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 mw generating waste heat that are built or substantially refurbished after [ the entry into force of this directive ] capture and make use of their waste heat . ### does not affect the english version .

### member states shall adopt authorisation or equivalent permitting criteria to ensure that industrial installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 mw generating waste heat that are built or substantially refurbished after [ the entry into force of this directive ] capture and make use of their waste heat . ### does not affect the english version .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### in order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 of article 3 , member states may set up an energy efficiency scheme . this scheme shall ensure that obliged parties achieve annual energy savings among final customers .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### in order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 of article 3 , member states may set up an energy efficiency scheme . this scheme shall ensure that obliged parties achieve annual energy savings among final customers .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### in order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 of article 3 , member states may set up an energy efficiency scheme . this scheme shall ensure that obliged parties achieve annual energy savings among final customers .

### member states opting for this option shall notify to the commission , by 1 january 2013 at the latest , the alternative measures that they plan to adopt , including the rules on penalties referred to in article 9 , and demonstrating how they would achieve the required amount of savings . the commission may refuse such measures or make suggestions for modifications in the 3 months following notification . in such cases , the alternative approach shall not be applied by the member state concerned until the commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified draft measures . ### member states opting for this option shall notify to the commission , by 1 january 2013 at the latest , the part of their obligation that will be fulfilled with payments into the funds by the obligated parties , including the rules on penalties referred to in article 9 , and illustrate what programmes and measures they plan to put in place using the payment collected into the fund to achieve the required amount of savings . the commission may refuse such measures or make suggestions for modifications in the 3 months following notification . in such cases , the programmes and measures shall not be applied by the member state concerned until the commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified draft measures .

### member states shall make publicly available the certification schemes or equivalent qualification schemes referred to in paragraph 1 and shall cooperate among themselves and with the commission on comparisons between and recognition of the schemes . ### member states shall make publicly available the qualification schemes referred to in paragraph 1 and shall work on comparisons between and recognition of the schemes . this shall be without prejudice to directive 2005 / 36 / ec .

### member states may exempt small energy distributors and small retail energy sales companies , namely those that distribute or sell less than the equivalent of 75 gwh of energy per year , employ fewer than 10 persons or have an annual turnover or annual balance sheet total that does not exceed eur 2 000 000 , from the application of this article . energy produced for self use shall not count towards these thresholds . ### member states may exempt small energy distributors and small retail energy sales companies , namely those that distribute or sell less than the equivalent of 75 gwh of energy per year , employ fewer than 10 persons or have an annual turnover or annual balance sheet total that does not exceed eur 2 000 000 , from the application of this article . energy produced for self use shall not count towards this article .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in annex - 1 . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20 % energy savings referred to in article 1 which limit eu primary energy consumption to maximum 1353 , 50 mtoe in 2020 , representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007 .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in annex - 1 . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20 % energy savings referred to in article 1 which limit eu primary energy consumption to maximum 1353 , 50 mtoe in 2020 , representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007 .

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 for each member state to lay down its own cost - effective and otherwise sound energy - saving and energy efficiency measures as regards buildings owned by public bodies in order to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . energy - saving and energy efficiency measures for public buildings complement the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . building materials also play a crucial role , as an increasingly substantial proportion of the total energy consumption accounted for by buildings arises at the construction stage . promoting the use of low - emission building materials , such as wood , on a europe - wide scale would reduce the environmental burden resulting from construction .

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 for each member state to lay down its own cost - effective and otherwise sound energy - saving and energy efficiency measures as regards buildings owned by public bodies in order to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . energy - saving and energy efficiency measures for public buildings complement the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . building materials also play a crucial role , as an increasingly substantial proportion of the total energy consumption accounted for by buildings arises at the construction stage . promoting the use of low - emission building materials , such as wood , on a europe - wide scale would reduce the environmental burden resulting from construction .

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 for each member state to lay down its own cost - effective and otherwise sound energy - saving and energy efficiency measures as regards buildings owned by public bodies in order to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . energy - saving and energy efficiency measures for public buildings complement the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . building materials also play a crucial role , as an increasingly substantial proportion of the total energy consumption accounted for by buildings arises at the construction stage . promoting the use of low - emission building materials , such as wood , on a europe - wide scale would reduce the environmental burden resulting from construction .

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 for each member state to lay down its own cost - effective and otherwise sound energy - saving and energy efficiency measures as regards buildings owned by public bodies in order to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . energy - saving and energy efficiency measures for public buildings complement the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . building materials also play a crucial role , as an increasingly substantial proportion of the total energy consumption accounted for by buildings arises at the construction stage . promoting the use of low - emission building materials , such as wood , on a europe - wide scale would reduce the environmental burden resulting from construction .

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 for each member state to lay down its own cost - effective and otherwise sound energy - saving and energy efficiency measures as regards buildings owned by public bodies in order to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . energy - saving and energy efficiency measures for public buildings complement the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . building materials also play a crucial role , as an increasingly substantial proportion of the total energy consumption accounted for by buildings arises at the construction stage . promoting the use of low - emission building materials , such as wood , on a europe - wide scale would reduce the environmental burden resulting from construction .

### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . the obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . ### the rate of building renovation needs to be increased , as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings . moreover , buildings are crucial to achieving the eu objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 . 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 for each member state to lay down its own cost - effective and otherwise sound energy - saving and energy efficiency measures as regards buildings owned by public bodies in order to upgrade their energy performance . this renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly - zero energy buildings set in directive 2010 / 31 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 19 may 2010 on the energy performance of buildings . energy - saving and energy efficiency measures for public buildings complement the provisions of that directive , which requires member states to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements . building materials also play a crucial role , as an increasingly substantial proportion of the total energy consumption accounted for by buildings arises at the construction stage . promoting the use of low - emission building materials , such as wood , on a europe - wide scale would reduce the environmental burden resulting from construction .

### by 1 january 2014 , member states shall establish and notify to the commission a national heating and cooling plan for developing the potential for the application of high - efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling , containing the information set out in annex vii . the plans shall be updated and notified to the commission every five years . member states shall ensure by means of their regulatory framework that national heating and cooling plans are taken into account in local and regional development plans , including urban and rural spatial plans , and fulfil the design criteria in annex vii . ### by 1 january 2014 , member states shall establish and notify to the commission a national heating and cooling map by means of which it is possible to find and develop cogeneration and district heating and cooling more effectively , containing the information set out in annex vii . the plans shall be updated and notified to the commission every five years .

### by 1 january 2014 , member states shall establish and notify to the commission a national heating and cooling plan for developing the potential for the application of high - efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling , containing the information set out in annex vii . the plans shall be updated and notified to the commission every five years . member states shall ensure by means of their regulatory framework that national heating and cooling plans are taken into account in local and regional development plans , including urban and rural spatial plans , and fulfil the design criteria in annex vii . ### by 1 january 2014 , member states shall establish and notify to the commission a national heating and cooling map by means of which it is possible to find and develop cogeneration and district heating and cooling more effectively , containing the information set out in annex vii . the plans shall be updated and notified to the commission every five years .

### by 1 january 2014 , member states shall establish and notify to the commission a national heating and cooling plan for developing the potential for the application of high - efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling , containing the information set out in annex vii . the plans shall be updated and notified to the commission every five years . member states shall ensure by means of their regulatory framework that national heating and cooling plans are taken into account in local and regional development plans , including urban and rural spatial plans , and fulfil the design criteria in annex vii . ### by 1 january 2014 , member states shall establish and notify to the commission a national heating and cooling map by means of which it is possible to find and develop cogeneration and district heating and cooling more effectively , containing the information set out in annex vii . the plans shall be updated and notified to the commission every five years .

### ‘ energy performance contracting’ means a contractual arrangement between the beneficiary and the provider of an energy efficiency improvement measure , according to which the payment for the investment made by the provider is in relation to a contractually agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion , such as financial savings ; ### ' energy performance contracting ' means a contractual arrangement between the beneficiary and the provider of an energy efficiency improvement measure , verified and monitored during the whole term of the contract , where investments in that measure are paid for in relation to a contractually agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion .

### as an alternative to paragraph 1 , member states may opt to take other measures to achieve energy savings among final customers . the annual amount of energy savings achieved through this approach shall be equivalent to the amount of energy savings required in paragraph 1 . ### member states may allow obligated parties to fulfil annually up to 50% of their obligation by paying into energy saving financing facilities set up to facilitate and leverage financing for energy efficiency investments . this shall be done by contributing to the financing facility an amount equal to the investment costs estimated to achieve the corresponding share of their obligation .

### member states shall ensure that public bodies purchase only products , services and buildings with high energy efficiency performance , as referred to in annex iii . . ### member states shall ensure that public bodies purchase only products , services and buildings with high energy efficiency performance , as referred to in annex iii . , provided that the additional cost involved in the purchase in question is a financially efficient decision , taking into account the financial efficiency of the purchase from the point of view of the investment and the benefit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### member states shall adopt a binding national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . these targets shall together enable the eu to reduce its primary energy consumption by 25% by 2020 .

### each member state shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme . this scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the member state ' s territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1 . 5% of their energy sales , by volume , in the previous year in that member state excluding energy used in transport . this amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers . ### in order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 of article 3 , member states may set up an energy efficiency scheme . this scheme shall ensure that obliged parties achieve annual energy savings among final customers .

### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20 % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level .

### investments in the environment , including areas related to sustainable development and energy which present environmental benefits ; ### investments in the environment , including the energy sector , insofar as they present environmental benefits ;

### esma shall develop draft regulatory technical standards to determine appropriate arrangements and procedures for persons to comply with the requirements established in paragraph 1 and to determine the systems and notification templates to be used by persons to comply with the requirements established in paragraph 2 . ### esma shall develop draft regulatory technical standards to determine appropriate arrangements and procedures for compliance with the requirements established in paragraph 1 and to determine appropriate systems and notification templates to be used for compliance with the requirements established in paragraph 2 . for the purpose of assessing appropriateness , esma shall take account of the extent to which compliance with the requirements established in paragraph 2 can reasonably be expected of the persons concerned , in the light of the nature and size of their transactions .

### for the enforcement of the obligations under article 6 of directive 96 / 71 / ec and this directive , member states shall ensure that there are effective mechanisms for posted workers to lodge complaints against their employers directly , as well as the right to institute judicial or administrative proceedings , also in the member state in whose territory the workers are or were posted , where such workers consider they have sustained loss or damage as a result of a failure to apply the applicable rules , even after the relationship in which the failure is alleged to have occurred has ended . ### for the enforcement of the obligations under this directive and under directive 96 / 71 / ec , member states shall ensure that there are effective mechanisms for posted workers to lodge complaints against their employers directly , as well as the right to institute judicial or administrative proceedings , also in the member state in whose territory the workers are or were posted , where such workers consider they have sustained loss or damage as a result of a failure to apply the applicable rules , even after the relationship in which the failure is alleged to have occurred has ended .

### the requesting authority may , in accordance with the laws , regulations and administrative practices in force in its own member state , request the competent authority in another member state to recover a penalty or fine or notify a decision imposing a penalty or a fine , in so far as the relevant laws , regulations and administrative practices in force in the requested authority’s member state allow such action for similar claims or decisions . ### the requesting authority may , in accordance with the laws , regulations and administrative practices in force in its own member state , request the competent authority in another member state to recover a penalty or fine or retroactive social security contributions or notify a decision imposing a penalty or a fine or retroactive social security contributions , in so far as the relevant laws , regulations and administrative practices in force in the requested authority’s member state allow such action for similar claims or decisions .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . close cooperation between the commission and the member states is therefore essential , without neglecting the important role of labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect . ### adequate and effective implementation and enforcement are key elements in protecting the rights of posted workers , whereas poor enforcement undermines the effectiveness of the union rules applicable in this area . it is therefore essential to establish and maintain close cooperation between member states , the commission , and relevant national , regional , and local actors including labour inspectorates and the social partners in this respect .

### member states shall ensure that trade unions and other third parties , such as associations , organisations and other legal entities which have , in accordance with the criteria laid down by their national law , a legitimate interest in ensuring that the provisions of this directive are complied with , may engage , on behalf or in support of the posted workers or their employer , with their approval in any judicial or administrative proceedings provided for with the objective of implementing this directive and / or enforcing the obligations under this directive . ### member states shall ensure that trade unions and other third parties , such as associations , organisations and other legal entities which have , in accordance with the criteria laid down by their national law , a legitimate interest in ensuring that the provisions of this directive and directive 96 / 71 / ec are complied with , may engage , on behalf or in support of the posted workers or their employer , with their approval in any judicial or administrative proceedings provided for with the objective of implementing this directive and / or enforcing the obligations under this directive .