EU needs to double efforts to boost energy efficiency, commission warns

THE EU needs to double its efforts to boost energy efficiency in order to cut greenhouse gases, the European Commission warned yesterday.

It suggested efforts such as producing better household appliances, renovating public buildings and private homes, and driving improved cars.

The commission said the European Union can cut greenhouse gases 25% below 1990 levels by 2020, surpassing its own 20% target, through an efficiency campaign in transportation, construction and agriculture.