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Guidelines on policy design options for the implementation of EE1st in buildings and the related energy systems

A holistic perspective to the concept of Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) and guidelines to promote integrated approaches for implementing EE1st across different policy areas within the energy system.

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This report adds a holistic perspective to the concept of Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) and provides guidelines to promote integrated approaches for implementing EE1st across different policy areas within the energy system.

This contribution aims to break the silos in policymaking and implementation, with a focus on energy planning and investment schemes in the buildings and related energy sectors, where supply-side and demand-side options can be considered jointly to provide long-term benefits to society and the energy system as a whole.

The report also provides a targeted review of the Fit-for-55 package proposed by the Commission in July 2021, analysing the new or revised provisions that can be connected with the implementation of the EE1st principle. It is complementary to the Recommendation and guidelines on Energy Efficiency First published by the European Commission in September 2021.

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