The European Alliance to Save Energy welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop a Climate Resilience Framework to address the growing impacts of climate change across Europe.

Climate resilience must go hand in hand with energy and water efficiency to deliver a cost-effective and future-proof transition. 

Water and energy efficiency are essential to tackle increasing scarcity, droughts and extreme weather. Reducing resource demand in buildings, industry and water systems strengthens resilience while lowering costs and emissions.

Digitalisation is a key enabler, supporting real-time monitoring, smarter resource management and faster response to climate risks.

Preparing cities and communities must be central to the Framework. Integrated planning, resilient building renovation and smart infrastructure will help urban areas withstand heatwaves, flooding and other climate impacts.

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The European Alliance to Save Energy welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to develop an Electrification Action Plan.

Electrification must go hand in hand with energy efficiency to deliver a cost-effective, resilient and consumer-friendly energy system. All electrification measures should integrate energy efficient solutions that reduce demand, and enhance flexibility. Implementing the Energy Efficiency First principle is essential to make the best use of existing electricity grids, avoid unnecessary infrastructure costs and ensure a stable system.

Buildings and industry offer major opportunities. Promoting energy efficiency in buildings strengthens their ability to support demand response and contribute to system flexibility. Effective implementation of the EPBD and the EED is crucial to enable efficient electrification reduce energy needs and unlock the benefits of smart, flexible technologies.

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The European Alliance to Save Energy welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to develop an Affordable Housing Plan.

Affordable housing must be linked to energy efficient housing .Repurposing and renovation projects should systematically incorporate energy efficient retrofits, reducing energy demand, optimising consumption and lowering operational costs. This approach improves comfort, sustainability and affordability simultaneously.

Urban areas in particular offer significant opportunities: around 75% of existing buildings are inefficient, and most will remain standing in 2050. Effective implementation of the EPBD is therefore crucial to improve energy performance and reduce energy bills.

The EU framework, including the EPBD and Article 6 of the EED, provides clarity and stability for investment in affordable housing. The Plan should ensure full implementation across Member States to deliver both energy efficient and affordable homes for all Europeans.

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