On 13 December 2007 a consultation on Article 5 of the Energy End Use Efficiency and Energy Services Directive was issued by DEFRA. Article 5 requires the public sector to fulfill an exemplary role in the context of energy end use efficiency. As part of performing this exemplary role the public sector must communicate its energy saving actions to the wider public. The Directive requires the public sector to take up cost effective energy efficiency improvements that generate the largest savings in the shortest space of time.

The consultation outlines the UK Governments preliminary views on implementing Article 5. The consultation assesses the current energy efficiency policies in place that impact on the public sector, in order to identify any gaps in compliance with the Article’s provisions. The main proposals relate to options from an annex linked to the procurement of energy using equipment, buildings and services, from which the public sector is required to implement at least two, and whether a voluntary or legislative approach should be taken to implementation.

The consultation will close on Thursday, 6 March 2008.

Further information about the consultation is available from:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/energyservices-article5/index.htm

Source: www.defra.gov.uk (accessed 02/01/08)

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