EU energy efficiency projects in member states are too expensive and have little environmental benefit, says a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
The study, released on Monday (14 January), found that money spent to cut energy expenditure in public buildings will not show any benefits for 50 years.
In some cases, the benefits will not be felt for 150 years - long after the lifespan of certain components like windows would have expired.
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