Fit for 55 : choosing the “Emission Reduction First” over the “Energy Efficiency First” principle
Setting clear objectives is a crucial prerequisite to implementing an effective strategy for climate action. The Fit for 55 package is supposed to focus on achieving GHG emission reduction, as climate neutrality is considered the ultimate goal of the EU’s energy and climate policy. The Commission however keeps prioritising the “Energy Efficiency First” principle as the key element of the package. This principle was introduced by the Commission a few years ago, in order to emphasize the idea that…
