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Commission Decision (EU) 2022/589 establishing the composition and the operational provisions of setting up the Commission Energy Poverty and Vulnerable Consumers Coordination Group.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 112, 11 April 2022, pp. 67-72.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Institution Consumer protection Financing Data collection/reporting Access-to-information
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Decision sets up the Commission Energy Poverty and Vulnerable Consumers Coordination Group and its overall mission is to provide the Commission and the Member States with the necessary policy expertise for initiatives aimed at identifying, supporting and protecting the most vulnerable consumers, while preserving and enhancing the well-functioning of the internal energy market. Article 2 lays down the tasks of the Group, such as serving as the main platform for the exchange of information and coordination between the Commission and Member States on questions relating to the design and implementation of Union legislation, programmes and policies addressing financially weak households or those affected by energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including in the context of affordability of energy, targeted renovation and energy efficiency measures and financing schemes at national level. The Group shall be composed of authorities from all Member States and shall be chaired by a representative of DG ENER (The Directorate-General for energy).

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu