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"Concerning the revision of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan, one of the most effective means of reducing emissions of CO
and other gases is energy efficiency. It also has enormous benefits in the fields of job creation and economic growth. Since the adoption of the 2006 Energy Efficiency Action Plan, the economic environment has undergone significant changes. Therefore, I definitely consider the revision of EU energy efficiency policy, and its alignment with our current priorities, to be a necessary step. I am of the opinion that we should use the document evaluating the results and shortcomings of the 2006 Action Plan as the basis for this evaluation. We must do everything in order to be able to meet the 20% target set out in our Europe 2020 strategy.
While values pertaining to emissions and renewable energy sources are easily measurable, data on energy efficiency are more difficult to calculate. In this, we need the assistance of the Commission. Through the statistical data supplied by the Commission, we will be able to track the changes of our energy policy. It is commonly known that the energy efficiency of buildings also holds considerable opportunities. We must therefore urge the upgrading of our existing buildings, since the proportion of new buildings being constructed is declining. There are numerous buildings, mainly in Central European countries, which, after appropriate renovation, could have serious potential in terms of efficiency. As regards legislative measures in support of energy efficient solutions, the US and China are far ahead of us. We must do everything in order to minimise our disadvantage. The European Union and the Member States must support measures and means for increasing financing in this area."@en1
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