Brussels, 27 November 2017
Dear ITRE Member of the European Parliament,
We are a group of cross-sectorial companies bringing technologies and services for energy efficiency to the EU market, having factories and office locations in all EU28 Member States.
We would like to urge you to support the Compromise Amendments 1, 4 and 11b on the Revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) to be voted on 28 November in ITRE Committee.
The EU energy efficiency legislative framework post-2020 is fundamental for giving certainty and predictability for investors as in Europe 76% of the financial effort for meeting the Paris Agreement ambition must be in energy efficiency.
The EU 2030 binding 40% energy efficiency target and the continuation of the annual 1.5% energy saving obligation after 2020 are adequate to respect the EU commitments to the Paris Agreement and will unlock the cost-effective potential of energy efficiency investments in buildings and in the entire energy system. Decreasing this ambition would set policy goals below the business-as-usual energy efficiency improvement trajectory and will have no impact on the ground.
The Compromise Amendments 1, 4 and 11b give full flexibility to Member States to adapt the energy saving obligation to their national contexts by choosing obligation schemes and/or alternative measures.
Investments in energy efficiency create essential multiple benefits for our economies, creating local jobs, increasing energy productivity and competitiveness. Energy savings achieved through energy efficiency investments are an enabler of sustainable growth and the energy transition. Decoupling GDP growth and reduction in energy consumption is already a reality and the revised EED must ensure we keep and further support this trajectory.
We welcome the efforts by the European Parliament on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and consider that consistency and alignment with the EED should be ensured.
We trust that you will support these much-needed enabling policy measures in the revision of the EED, effectively embodying the “Energy Efficiency First” principle.
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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