Ten EU business organisations join forces in an open letter addressed to the EU negotiators revising the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). Together, we are calling on the European Parliament and the EU Council to agree on setting an EU energy efficiency target fit for Europe’s climate goals, while ensuring sustainable economic growth and local job creation during this decade.
In June 2021, the European Commission proposed to revise the EED as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package to cut GHG emissions by at least -55% by 2030. The Commission’s proposal for a recast EED includes higher and binding targets for reducing EU primary and final energy consumption by 2030. These targets would be reinforced by a benchmarking system for Member States to set their national indicative contributions to this binding EU target. Since then, the European Parliament and the Council adopted their respective positions.
Trilogue negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council are still ongoing, notably on the level and the nature of the 2030 target for 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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