Energy Efficiency Today, Competitiveness Tomorrow: 2024 in Review

17 March 2025 | Activity Reports, Latest Activities

2024 was a year of action for EU-ASE, strengthening the role of energy efficiency as a key driver of competitiveness, energy security and decarbonisation in Europe.

Through high-level advocacy, strategic publications, impactful events and digital outreach, we worked to ensure that energy efficiency remains at the heart of EU policymaking. From shaping the Clean Industrial Deal and influencing climate targets to hosting the third edition of European Energy Efficiency Day, our efforts have helped reinforce energy system efficiency as a key priority for Europe’s future.

The 2024 Activity Report showcases our engagement with EU institutions to shape energy efficiency policies, the publications and position papers that contributed to the energy efficiency agenda and the events and speaking engagements that amplified industry and policymaker dialogue.

As we move into 2025, we remain committed to advancing a sustainable, competitive and energy-efficient Europe.

Read the full report here.

 

 

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Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition in support of an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and NDC

13 March 2025 | Letters

As part of the Coalition for Higher Ambition, EU-ASE calls for an
ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). 

Among various stakeholders, we urge the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels, accompanied by investments in clean technologies and a circular economy to drive innovation, job creation and long-term competitiveness. There is an urgent need for binding post-2030 targets for energy efficiency and renewable energy, reinforcing Europe’s energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.

As the world prepares for COP30, the EU must step up its global leadership by presenting a bold and credible NDC, demonstrating its commitment to climate action.

Monica Frassoni, President of EU-ASE stated: “A varied and broad group of actors, including industry and civil society organizations, calls for a science-based climate target of at least 90% emissions reduction by 2040. Energy efficiency is essential to achieving this while driving competitiveness and energy security. A stronger and decarbonized Europe starts with using energy smarter and more efficiently through technologies and solutions that are manufactured in Europe.”

The coalition calls on EU policymakers to take decisive action now to secure Europe’s economic future and lead the way toward a climate-neutral world.

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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

Find out more visiting the EEDay website and through our social media channels LinkedIn and X. 

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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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Financing Energy Efficiency

25 September 2024 | Events

On 25 September 2024, the event “Financing Energy Efficiency” brought together experts from EU institutions, civil society, and the private sector to discuss about financing energy efficiency (EE) improvements across Europe. As the EU prepares for the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) in 2025, the conversation centered around how to mobilize sufficient resources, improve the implementation of existing funds, and engage private investors to meet the EU’s energy transition goals.

Moderated by: Monica Frassoni, President, EUASE

Speakers:
Olivier Vardakoulias – Finance and Subsidies Policy coordinator, CAN Europe
Robert Nuij – Deputy Head of Unit for energy efficiency policy and financing, DG ENER
Myriam Bovéda- Team Leader for Sustainable Growth, DG REGIO

The event provided an interesting yet non-exhaustive overview of the challenges and opportunities in financing energy efficiency within the EU. As the MFF revision approaches, stakeholders must work together to ensure that public and private resources are aligned with the EU’s energy efficiency goals.

Key recommendations include:

  • Eliminating fossil fuel subsidies within national energy efficiency programs.
  • Expanding the One-Stop Shop model to provide more accessible technical and financial support across Member
    States.
  • Introducing new financial instruments to support energy-poor households and low-income homeowners.
  • Increasing consumer awareness and providing measurement of real performance of energy efficiency improvements
    and its benefits to drive demand for green mortgages and zero-interest loans.
  • Continuing to mobilize the private sector to ensure that energy efficiency projects are fully funded and successfully
    implemented.

 Read the full event report here.

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