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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 Efficiency Day 2023. It is not magic, energy efficiency solutions are readily available right now. The UNFCCC Global Stocktake report released in...
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European Green Deal requires energy efficiency first to set new course for economic growth, climate protection and social inclusion
Today, the European Commission unveiled its European Green Deal to address European and global concerns about the devastating effects of climate change.The communication acknowledges that in the effort to reduce GHG emissions and achieve climate neutrality by 2050,...
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Businesses position on recast of Drinking Water Directive
Position on Recast of Drinking Water DirectiveThe European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes the European Parliament report on the recast of the Drinking Water Directive as well the General approach of Council on the Drinking Water Directive. The recast of the...
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Energy efficiency and renewable energy stakeholders point out integrated buildings renovation plan as key to deliver a successful European Green Deal
“We are at a defining moment and at the beginning of the decade of climate action, the European Green Deal must be a key driver towards increased ambition by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050. In this perspective, we believe that increased legally binding energy...
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Businesses welcome new EIB Energy Lending Policy
“We think that the postponement of one year of the phasing out of investments in fossil fuel energy projects is a long time, because the risk to lock in investments in infrastructures that are not compliant with the Paris Agreement is still there. Now it is up to...
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Support for EIB 2020 Pledge to stop fossil energy lending
Dear President,Dear Vice Presidents,Dear Members of the Board, As representatives of the investment, business and scientific communities, we believewe are facing a climate emergency with devastating consequences for the planet and livelihoodof all citizens. 2020 is a...
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Retooling Europe’s energy investments landscape to sustain growth
Brussels, 6 September 2019Dear Chairman Mr Hoyer,Subject: Retooling Europe’s energy investments landscape to sustain growth and meet future societal and environmental challenges.I am writing to you on behalf of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE). EU-ASE is...
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