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EU-ASE Calls for energy and climate stability towards 2040
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.
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EED recast: Binding energy efficiency target fills a gap in the Union’s climate toolbox, but too much flexibility is given to Member States
After several months of discussions, the EU institutions found a deal on the Energy Efficiency Directive recast (EED). The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the agreement as it strengthens the EU energy efficiency rules, although the leeway left to...
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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 adopted by the ITRE Committee and supported by the main political...
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Doing more with less: Increase energy efficiency & reduce carbon intensity of wastewater treatment plants
The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a recast of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). This document gathers our inputs to the co-legislators that are due to negotiate and finalise the draft...
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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 (EPBD). In addition to the climate crisis, Europe is facing a severe energy...
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Revisione EPBD: Lettera congiunta al Ministro Pichetto
Insieme ad altre cinque associazioni italiane ed europee, EU-ASE ha inviato una lettera aperta al Ministro dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica Gilberto Pichetto Fratin per chiedere di rendere la Direttiva sulla prestazione energetica degli edifici (EPBD)...
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Blocco alla cessione del credito per i bonus edilizi – lettera aperta
EU-ASE si è unita ad associazioni industriali e ambientaliste italiane per chiedere a Governo e Parlamento soluzioni di lungo periodo per mantenere costante l’attuale trend di riqualificazione degli edifici ed i relativi benefici. A seguito della decisione del...
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In a fast-changing political and economic environment, 2025 was a year of continued efforts to strengthen security, stability, and competitiveness for European businesses.
Throughout the year, our work demonstrated that energy efficiency is not only essential to achieving climate goals, but also a key driver of innovation, energy independence and sustainable long-term growth across Europe.
Strong engagement with policymakers, combined with the successful organisation of the 4th European Energy Efficiency Day, highlighted the importance of collaboration and dialogue in advancing shared objectives. Partnerships across sectors and institutions remained central to delivering impact and shaping effective energy policies.
Looking ahead to 2026, we will intensify our efforts to secure the regulatory certainty that can accelerate the energy transition, while providing businesses with the investment confidence they need and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
Read the full Activity Report here.