(10) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a common methodology, with objective variables that take into account regional climatic differences , and that includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating, cooling and ventilation systems, heat recovery, zone control, application of renewable energy sources, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air-quality, adequate natural light measurements , insulation and lighting systems, monitoring and control systems and design ...[+++] of the building.

(9) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a common methodology, with objective variables that take into account regional climatic differences, and that includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating, cooling and ventilation systems, heat recovery, zone control, application of renewable energy sources, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air-quality, adequate natural light measurements, insulation and lighting systems, monitoring and control systems and design ...[+++] of the building.

Checking the power-assisted braking and steering systems; checking the condition of the wheels, wheelnuts, mudguards, windscreen, windows and wipers, fluids (e.g. engine oil, coolant, washer fluid); checking and using the instrument panel including the recording equipment as defined in Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85;

The European Commission has granted regulatory clearance to a deal whereby the Dutch companies IHC Holland N.V. and ODS B.V. will acquire joint control of a joint venture, Metalix, which will be active in specialized processing of hot-rolled flat steel products.

To be consistent with its overall policy and consistent with the other cases of State aids, the Commission proposes that the aid should be provided on condition that : - the new will be limited to a production capacity of 900 000 tonnes, - the capacity reduction in hot rolled products will be retained throughout a period of five years, - the level of financial charges of the new Eko will be set at least at 3,5 % of turnover, - the closing down of 320 000 tonnes in hot roll products in Henningsdorfe will be irreversible and completed by the end of 30 June 1994, - the said mill be scrapped or sold outside the Community in countries not competing with the Community, - the company will not claim or be granted tax reduction or relief on the basi ...[+++]s of past losses accumulated until privatization, - there will be regular monitoring-reports of the German authorities to enable the Commission to check the implementation of the restructuring plan.

For power reactors, for example, this involves assurances that safety systems will function to shut down the reactor, provide continued cooling and containment, and maintain safety control and monitoring functions.