The need for this change was justified by energy saving slogans, and the change has taken place despite signs that the financial costs to be borne by EU citizens would be too great, particularly over such a short period of time.
Selle muudatuse vajadust õigustati energiasäästu loosungitega ning muudatus toimus vaatamata märkidele, et ELi kodanike kantavad finantskulud muutuvad liiga suureks, eriti niivõrd lühikese aja jooksul.