What we do
Discover how we are contributing to a sustainable European Energy future
Letters
Open letter to EU Energy Ministers on the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive
The European Alliance to Save Energy sent a letter addressing the EU-27 energy and climate Ministers, ahead of the Energy Council meeting on 27 June. The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has...
MEPS paramount to address high energy prices and achieve the EU decarbonisation goals
Business organisations call for the introduction of mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards for the renovation of the buildings sector in the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings...
Key energy stakeholders call for an ambitious revision of the EPBD
Together with 12 leading energy associations, the European Alliance to Save Energy calls on the European Commission to boost the decarbonisation of the EU building stock through an ambitious...
Position papers
Gas package: energy system efficiency, rather than a fuel switch
In December 2021, the European Commission issued two proposals, the Gas Directive 2009/73/EC and the Gas Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, laying down the foundation for a European low-carbon gas...
Short to mid-term measures in energy efficiency to reduce gas consumption in Europe
The European Union is set to reduce fossil gas imports from Russia by 2/3 by the end of 2022 and to become independent from all Russian fossil fuels well before 2030. This paper summarises the...
Unleash the potential of the water-energy nexus in the energy efficiency directive
The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) and Water Europe (WE), call on the European Parliament and the Member States to unleash the potential of the Water-Energy nexus in the Energy Efficiency...
Consultations
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...
Response to targeted review of the GBER with revised rules for State aid
The European Green Deal target to reach climate neutrality by 2050 calls for unprecedented levels of public and private investments accompanied by deep reforms. In this context, well-designed State...
Opinions
Energy Efficiency and renewables are two sides of the same lucky coin
Energy efficiency measures, coupled with renewables, are the right tools for achieving carbon neutrality and protecting our energy sovereignty, says Francesco Venturini of Enel X Global Retail ahead...
A battle for the climate inside buildings
Amidst the climate and energy crisis, Europe’s ageing building stock provides a challenge—and an opportunity, says Julie Kjestrup of the VELUX Group ahead of the first edition of the European Energy...
Decarbonisation through digitalisation: The key role of smart city districts in boosting energy efficiency
Smart buildings are energy-saving, sustainable buildings. Clustered into smart city districts, they play a crucial role in climate protection. The adaptive, open-source technology to make this...
Live events
EU-ASE at high-level event in Rome on energy poverty and building renovations
On 6 July, EU-ASE president Monica Frassoni spoke in the panel of a high level event in Rome titled “La povertà energetica al tempo della crisi” hosted by Fortune Italy in collaboration...
EU-ASE at IEA’s 7th Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
The Danish city of Sonderborg hosted the 7th edition of the IEA’s Global Conference on Energy efficiency, one of this 2022’s most momentous days for energy efficiency. From the 7th to the 9th of...
EU-ASE joins forces in Warsaw: Renovating the Polish building stock
The Alliance’s National Mission to Poland was a great day to discuss solutions in energy efficiency and buildings on the ground! On the 2nd of June 2022, EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni was...
Webinars
Energy System Efficiency for a cost-effective decarbonisation and energy resilience, 28 Sept 2022
On 28 September 2022, 11:30 – 13:00pm (CET) as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) with smartEn and E3G, hosted an online conference...
A legislative framework supportive of the water-energy nexus: exploiting synergies between water & energy savings, 22 Sept 2022
On 22 September 2022, 12:00 – 13:30pm (CET) as part of the Extended Programme of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) hosted an online...
EU-ASE to host first edition of European Energy Efficiency Day in October 2022
On 13 October 2022 the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) will host the first edition of the European Energy Efficiency Day, a high-level policy conference bringing together policymakers,...
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...
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