Electricity and gas distribution sectors: rational planning techniques

The rapporteur, Mrs McNally (PSE, UK), called for a programme to be set up to assess the progress of energy efficiency measures. She vigorously opposed the adoption of a simple recommendation in this area, as the voluntary approach would not be as effective as the constraining impact of a directive. Commissioner Papoutsis welcomed the meeting of minds between Parliament and the Commission and said that he could accept the first part of Amendment No 5, Amendments Nos 6 to 10, the second part of Amendment No 12 and Amendment No 13, aside from the part dealing with the competent authority.