Energy Efficiency Day 2024

10 December 2024 | Events, Latest Activities

On 4 December 2024, we celebrated the third edition of European Energy Efficiency Day at the European Parliament. This high-level conference will brought together leading policymakers, business players and civil society organisations. The event served as a unique platform to discuss energy efficiency as cost-effective solution for increasing European competitiveness and energy security and reducing energy prices for citizens and brought together more than sixty participants from the energy sector.

Speakers
Annalisa Corrado – Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats
Yvan Verougstraete – Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe
Seán Kelly – Member of the European Parliament, European People’s Party
Jutta Paulus – Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Greens
Monica Frassoni – President, European Alliance to Save Energy
Bertrand Piccard – Chairman, Solar Impulse Foundation
Mechthild Wörsdörfer – Deputy Director-General, DG ENER

Stakeholders’ Contributions
David Ducarme – Group Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO, Knauf Insulation
Mario Giordano – Global Head of Public and Government Affairs, Signify
Anne Berthereau – Vice President Sustainability, Owens Corning
Benedikt Kuttenkeuler – Head of Government Affairs EU, Siemens
Letizia Magaldi – President, Kyoto Club. Executive Vice President corporate and business development, Magaldi Green Energy
Adèle Naudy-Chambaud – Vice President EU Government Affairs, Schneider Electric

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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.

Read the full Activity Report here. 

Greater Water Efficiency for a more Competitive and Sustainable Future

5 December 2024 | Latest Activities, Papers

Water is a vital resource for Europe’s food, energy, and economic security. With increasing pressures from climate change, population growth, and industrial demands, water resources are under significant strain.

In her political guidelines and letters of mandate for the relevant designated Commissioners, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for a European Water Resilience Strategy to address these challenges. This strategy is crucial for managing water resources sustainably, addressing scarcity, and enhancing Europe’s competitive edge through a circular
economy approach.

In our paper, we present eleven key recommendations for this Strategy to ensure a comprehensive and forward looking framework for water management.

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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.

Read the full Activity Report here. 

EU-ASE Response to the EU Fitness Check on Energy Security Architecture

2 December 2024 | Consultations, Latest Activities

 

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the EU Fitness Check on Energy Security Architecture. 

The Recent geopolitical crises and heightened climate risks have underscored the urgent need for a resilient and independent EU energy security framework. While the EU has made notable advances in reducing fossil fuel imports following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the reliance on other non-EU countries remains a significant vulnerability.

We advocate for a comprehensive and systematic approach to energy system efficiency (ESE) to achieve genuine independence from fossil fuels, thereby increasing energy security, fostering EU competitiveness and supporting a smooth, inclusive transition for all Europeans.

 

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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.

Read the full Activity Report here. 

Towards EU Water Resilience Strategy: key priorities to be addressed

24 October 2024 | Editorial Newsletters

The critical importance of water is gaining recognition at the EU level. The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen included this vital topic in her Political Guidelines for 2024-2029 and water was also featured in the Mission Letter of the Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and Competitive Circular Economy.

As the EU Institutions begin to develop a European Water Resilience Strategy, they should take the below points into consideration. They are inspired from the energy sector. While water and energy are very different, some elements from existing EU energy policy can serve as food for thoughts.

1. Water Efficiency

A Water Efficiency First Principle should be developed (following the model of the Energy Efficiency First Principle) and enshrined in law. The principle should be supported by guidelines for its implementation across the whole water cycle.

Accompanying water efficiency standards should be developed either per sector or for key water intensive industries – the best approach should be defined through consultations and expert discussions.

2. Risk Preparedness Plans for Water

In the electricity sector, each Member State has developed comprehensive national risk preparedness plans based on local situations, risks, and how to address them proactively. Developing similar national risk preparedness and resilience plans for water by each Member State will be instrumental in managing current and future water-related risks.

3. Financing

A total of €255bn needs to be invested in the EU water supply and sanitation sector by 2030 to comply with EU legislation and for some climate mitigation measures.

In the next EU Multi-annual Financial Framework for 2028-2034 we need cross-cutting funds from existing funding streams to be grouped around the strategic priority of water, following the RePower EU model. These funds should be available to all EU Member States, to both public and private actors including municipalities, industry and buildings.

 

Tania Pentcheva
Director Europe Government and Industry Relations 
Xylem

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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.

Read the full Activity Report here. 

Energy Efficiency First: Unleashing the water-energy-food nexus

15 October 2024 | Events

On 15 October 2024, the event “Energy Efficiency First: Unleashing the water-energy-food nexus” addressed the critical intersections between water, energy, and food systems due to increasing climate change impacts and growing water scarcity. The key objectives included enhancing the understanding of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, promoting EU policies driving sustainability, and emphasizing cross-sectoral collaboration, particularly through energy efficiency.

Speakers:
Silvia Bartolini – Head of Unit, DG ENV
Carlos Álvarez Aguilera – International Relations Officer, DG ENER
Tania Pentcheva – Director of Europe Government and Industry Relations, Xylem
Patrick Pagani – Team Leader for Sustainable Growth, Copa-Cogeca
Goksen Sahin – Senior Advocacy Officer, ICLEI Europe

During the event, it was stressed the importance of integrating water, energy and food into future planning and policymaking, noting significant gaps in funding, stakeholder coordination and capacity to manage both water scarcity and excess, depending on regional conditions. The discussions underscored that a holistic approach can enhance sustainability and efficiency across these sectors. Investments from both public and private sectors will be crucial, particularly in the EU’s upcoming MFF, which should focus on innovative financing mechanisms and smart technologies.

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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.

Read the full Activity Report here.