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EU-ASE at the High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue
On 20 May, the High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue brought together policymakers and industry leaders to reaffirm energy efficiency as a key pillar of Europe’s path to energy security, affordability and industrial competitiveness. Commissioner Jørgensen highlighted the urgency of reducing energy dependency and stressed that energy efficiency...
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Insulation exec.: ‘Heat pumps alone will not do the trick’
Energy efficiency has a huge role to play to deliver renewable energy to households whilst limiting costly investments into energy capacity for society, David Ducarme, Group chief operating officer at Knauf Insulation told Frédéric Simon of Euractiv. A properly...
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EU-ASE at Women in Power
On Tuesday 10 October, EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni spoke at “Women in Power” at the Office of the European Parliament in Washington DC. On 12 October 2022, EU-ASE President Monica Frassoni spoke at “Women in Power”, a discussion panel at the Office of...
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Investing in energy efficiency: if not now when?
As the cheapest & cleanest energy is the one we don’t need, rapidly increasing energy savings is of outmost importance to address the current crises, says Monica Frassoni in Euractiv, ahead of the first edition of the European Energy Efficiency Day...
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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 industry, the so-called “Gas Package”. The Commission’s approach should...
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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 of the first edition of the European Energy Efficiency Day. ...
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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 Efficiency Day. There are more benefits to energy efficiency measures...
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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.