EU auditors criticize energy efficiency fund usage

Tuesday, 7 July 2026AI summary
EU auditors criticize energy efficiency fund usage
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The European Court of Auditors has warned that EU funds for home energy renovations are being poorly applied across member states. The report suggests that countries are prioritizing simple, fast-to-execute projects rather than those that offer the most significant energy savings, potentially wasting 43 billion euros in funding.