Lower house overturns presidential veto of the new energy amendment

The lower house of the Czech parliament approved an amendment on energy saving measures in buildings, overruling President Václav Klaus’ veto from August. According to the new law, which should come into effect as of next year, all buildings will have to be marked with the level of their energy efficiency. The law also encourages building owners to take energy-saving measures and introduces the concept of zero-energy buildings. The amendment was introduced in order to meet the requirements of an EU directive.

Author: Masha Volynsky