Energy savings targets after 2021 in the EU

The European Commission has proposed a global target of 30% energy efficiency growth and an annual energy savings target of 1.5% by 2030. At the same time, according to the Commission, 400,000 jobs would be created, gross product Of the European economy would increase by 70 billion and the Union's gas imports would fall by 12%. EU Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said the final agreement was less ambitious.

Provisions agreed by ministers are to be discussed with the European Parliament.