What we do
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Letters
EU-ASE co-signs Letter Calling on the EU to Set a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target of at least 90% by 2040
EU-ASE co-signs a letter calling on the EU to build on the recommendations of the ESABCC and the Commission’s Communication, to set a target of at least 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.
Joint Letter on Water Resilience Initiative
Addressed to the European Commission, the letter emphasises the indispensable need for a water-resilient Europe in light of the escalating pressures on the continent’s freshwater resources, intensified by the impacts of climate change.
Coalition for Higher Ambition Rallies Broad Support for a Science-Based 2040 Climate Target
Today, the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE), as a part of the Coalition for higher Ambition (HAC), co-signed a letter addressed to the Presidents of the three main institutions of the EU...
Position papers
White Paper: Energy System Efficiency for Competitiveness and Security of Energy Supply
EUASE’s white paper introduces Energy System Efficiency as a critical pillar for ensuring energy security, affordability, and decarbonisation.
EU-ASE Manifesto 2024 – 2029: Prioritizing energy system efficiency for a sustainable and competitive Europe
As we approach the European Election in June 2024, we call upon the newly elected institutions to follow a series of actions to achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.
Europe needs a dedicated water strategy to tackle water scarcity while saving energy and reducing emissions
The next EU institutional framework must work on a European Water Strategy – a comprehensive, integrated response to tackle water scarcity, focusing on the synergies between water & energy...
Consultations
EU-ASE Feedback to the 2040 Climate Target Consultation
The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commission`s public consultation on the 2040 climate targets. We support a binding EU-wide...
EU-ASE Feedback to the Public Consultation on the Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive
The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the Commission’s proposal to revise the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and supports the high level of ambition in tackling emissions from...
Response to the Commission’s consultation on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the expost consultation on the EPBD revision. Together with the rest of the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative...
Opinions
Solving Europe’s water challenges means getting it right on energy
Numerous emergency measures and low water supply issues make one thing is clear: Europe’s water sector is under pressure, says Bonaldi da Costa of Danfoss in Foresight Climate and Energy.
EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni’s message ahead of the upcoming negotiations at #COP28
EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni speaks ahead of the upcoming negotiations at COP 28, beginning today, 30 November, running until 12 December 2023 in United Arab Emirates. COP28 UAE will be a...
The green home is worthwhile: 94 billion in savings for Italians from efficiency improvements
A new study shows the benefits within the next twenty years of renovating the most energy-intensive buildings. On 12 October, the Italian government will participate in the final phase of...
Events
IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2023 Report Seminar (EU-ASE & IEA event)
On Thursday, 14 December 2023, the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) alongside the International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted an event presenting the IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2023 report. ...
EU-ASE & Regione Lombardia event: Energy efficiency & housing renovation (Efficienza energetica e riqualificazione abitativa)
On 14 November 2023, the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) in collaboration with Regione Lombardia organised an event in Rome titled: Energy efficiency and housing renovation (Efficienza...
EU-ASE at European Green Deal Seminar
On Tuesday 21 November 2023, EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni will speak at a seminar hosted by ODE and COGEN Vlaanderen titled: “EU Green Deal”. Register here to attend! The Green Deal...
Library
Report Launch: Why the transition to energy efficient and electrified buildings strengthens Europe’s economy
Panel: Ciarán Cuffe, MEP (IR, Green), European Parliament Daniele Agostini, Head of Energy and Climate Policies, ENEL Andrea Voigt , Head of Global Public Affairs, Danfoss Monique Goyens, Director...
IEA: Energy Efficiency 2020 Report
2020 saw energy efficiency’s weakest progress in a decade, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This threatens international climate goals and makes the next three years a critical...
BPIE: On the way to a climate-neutral Europe – Contributions from the building sector
Europe needs to reach a minimum 3% annual deep renovation rate to achieve a strengthened GHG reduction target and a boost for renewable heating and cooling. Achieving a higher 2030 climate target...