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EU-ASE Response to the European Water Resilience Strategy Public Consultation
The European Alliance to Save Energy supports the European Commission’s efforts to develop a European
Water Resilience Strategy. Europe faces both a competitiveness crisis and increasing water scarcity.
EED recast: Parliament’s ITRE committee outlines its visions to revise the Directive
On Tuesday 13 July 2022, the ITRE committee of the European Parliament adopted its position to revise the Energy Efficiency Directive, a key file of the Fit for 55 package to put the EU on track towards reducing at least 55% of GHG emissions by 2030 and phase out...
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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 with Knauf Insulation. The event aimed to discuss the role of...
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Water efficiency could help Europe drive decarbonisation and boost industrial competitiveness
As water scarcity becomes a bigger issue, industry must become more resilient by reducing pressure on available freshwater resources. Strong policy frameworks are required to support more efficient water usage, says Emilio Tenuta from Ecolab on Foresight Climate &...
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EED recast: EU Council adopts general approach on EED
Today, the Council of the European Union adopted its general approach on the recast of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). This is a fundamental legislative step for the Union to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and phase out fossil fuel...
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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 exacerbated the energy crisis and urged EU governments action to reduce...
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The water-energy nexus: an untapped resource for major energy savings
Water requires energy. When we move it, clean it, heat it and cool it—energy moves with it. These two precious resources come together seamlessly in our daily lives, but they can also jointly create significant energy savings. Unleashing the potential of the...
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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.
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