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Business leaders call upon the Government of Spain to champion the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
We, as members of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) and of the Spanish Green Growth Group, appeal to the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU to focus and give priority to the adoption of an ambitious Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) before the conclusion of its mandate at the end of 2023. Reaching a timely...
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Position on Fitness Check on the Water Framework Directive
EU-ASE is grateful for the opportunity to submit a response to this public consultation and welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to undertake a Fitness Check on the Water Framework Directive and the Floods Directive. EU-ASE believes that these REFIT...
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Open letter from the Coalition for Higher Ambition ahead of EUCO
To: EU Heads of State and Government CC: President Juncker Commissioner Arias Cañete Brussels, 16 March 2019 We are writing to you on behalf of an alliance of European businesses, associations, investor groups, trade unions, local and regional...
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Businesses call for climate-proof InvestEU, ERDF/CF and CPR regulations
To the kind attention of Ambassador Luminita Teodora Odobescu Permanent Representative of Romania to the EU Cc 27 Permanent Representatives and Deputy Permanent Representatives to the EU Brussels, 14 March 2019 Dear Ambassador Odobescu, I am writing to you on behalf...
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Businesses call for prioritization of energy efficiency investments in ERDF and Cohesion Fund (CF) Regulation
To the kind attention of the Members of the REGI Committee Brussels, 14 March 2019 Dear Members of the REGI Committee, I am writing to you on behalf of the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE). EU-ASE is a multi-sectorial business organisation whose members...
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EU-ASE is female! Happy International Women’s Day 2019
According to a study carried out by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), it is projected that by 2050 there will be around 40 million jobs directly related to renewable energy and energye fficiency worldwide. Women comprise half the world’s population...
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Business Alliance call for urgent action on the transition to a climate neutral Europe
To the kind attention of Ms Grațiela-Leocadia Gavrilescu Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Environment of the Government of Romania Cc ENVI Council Members of the 28 Member States of the European Union Dear Vice Prime Minister Gavrilescu, I am writing to you on...
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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.