The Danish Energy Efficiency Obligation (EEO) represents one of the most important elements of the Danish energy efficiency policy package. The overall aim of the EEO is the promotion of cost-effective energy savings in all end-user sectors of the Danish economy. It has been started in 2006, currently runs from 2012 to 2020, and the agreement, called Energy Savings Agreement, is renegotiated every three years. It is targeting more than 2% of total energy consumption measured as the first year savings relative to annual final energy consumption (0.287 Mtoe/yr (12PJ/yr) of first year savings each year.
This research from the Energy Efficiency Watch 3 project informs on the progress of EU Member States with regards to energy efficiency policies. The core objective of EEW3 is to establish a constant feedback loop on the implementation of European and national energy efficiency policies and thus enable mutual learning on effective policy making across the EU. It compiles 28 country reports, provides strategic conclusions for more effective policies and presents 10 case studies of well-established policy packages and a Feedback Loop Report. It thereby intends to improve the implementation of European energy efficiency policies on the energy demand side.
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