Council Resolution of 9 June 1980 concerning new lines of action by the Community in the field of energy saving. Country/Territory European Union Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal C 149, 18 June 1980, pp. 3-5. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract It is hereby approved the objective of progressively reducing the average ratio for the whole of the Community between the rate of growth in gross primary-energy consumption and the rate of growth in the gross domestic product. The Annex attached to this Resolution lays down guidelines for a basic energy-saving programme which is recommended to each Member State. The guidelines focus on the following points: (a) energy pricing; and (b) measures to encourage the rational use of energy. Full text English Website europa.eu