What we do
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Letters
Business leaders call upon the Government of Spain to champion the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
We, as members of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) and of the Spanish Green Growth Group, appeal to the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU to focus and give priority to the...
EPBD recast: EU-ASE calls on MEPs to green-light ITRE compromise proposal
In view of the plenary vote in the European Parliament on the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), EU-ASE addressed MEPs in an open letter calling them to confirm the text recently...
Act firmly on energy security – Walk the talk on energy efficiency
Fourty-seven business leaders of European frontrunners on energy efficiency strongly encourage EU policy makers to adopt an ambitious and future-proof Energy Performance of Buildings Directive...
Position papers
The Net Zero Industry Act: The clean tech race is one Europe can win if it invests in Energy Efficiency First
The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) recognizes the need for a systemic change in Europe’s industrial policy to address the climate and energy challenge while keeping Europe’s economies...
Meet the Water-Energy Nexus
We are thrilled to share our latest publication, an informative infographic highlighting the Water-Energy Nexus. In today’s climate and energy crisis, understanding the water-energy nexus is...
Saving Water and Energy By Restoring Nature In Urban Areas: Statement on Nature Restoration Law
European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Nature Restoration Law and supports the ambition presented by the ENVI rapporteur in the European...
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
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...
It is time to update our thinking about energy efficiency
“Energy efficiency becomes even more important as we shift to a renewables-based economy,” says Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen of Danfoss ahead of the second edition of European Energy...
Building Investor Certainty: Business Leaders Unite in Urgent Call for an Ambitious Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
We call upon the co-legislator to seize a historic opportunity and prioritize the adoption of an ambitious Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) before the conclusion of the Spanish...
Events
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...
Second edition of European Energy Efficiency Day, 12 October 2023 (hybrid)
On 12 October 2023 the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) hosted the second edition of the “European Energy Efficiency Day” conference in hybrid format. Through a series of five...
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...
