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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