On June 3, Luigi Petito had the pleasure of speaking at the European Forum for Manufacturing’s dinner debate on “The Role of Energy Efficiency Technologies in the EU’s Sustainable Growth”, held at the European Parliament and co-organised by Lighting Europe.
Representing EU-ASE, he highlighted the essential role of hashtag#energyefficiency in enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and energy security. He shared key data about the economic impact of energy efficiency in the EU from our latest infographic and advocated for officially recognising energy efficiency as one of the 14 strategic industrial ecosystems under the EU Industrial Strategy (DG GROW, 2021).
A central theme from the evening was the importance of policy and regulatory stability – a message echoed by many participants.
Atendees included Margot Pinault (DG ENER), Jacek Truszczynski (DG GROW) and MEPs Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP, Czechia – event host), Kris Van Dijck (ECR, Belgium), and Aurelijus Veryga (ECR, Lithuania).
It was encouraging to see everyone engaging constructively on energy efficiency. As MEP Van Dijck put it: “The cheapest electricity is the one we do not consume.”
The event was a valuable opportunity to share knowledge and foster dialogue about the immense economic potential of energy efficiency.
In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.
Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.
Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.
Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
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