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Report Launch: Why the transition to energy efficient and electrified buildings strengthens Europe’s economy
Panel: Ciarán Cuffe, MEP (IR, Green), European Parliament Daniele Agostini, Head of Energy and Climate Policies, ENEL Andrea Voigt , Head of Global Public Affairs, Danfoss Monique Goyens, Director General, The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) Introduction: Femke de Jong, Project Manager Heating Buildings, European Climate Foundation...
IEA: Energy Efficiency 2020 Report
2020 saw energy efficiency’s weakest progress in a decade, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This threatens international climate goals and makes the next three years a critical period for reversing this worrying trend. The already stagnant pace of...
BPIE: On the way to a climate-neutral Europe – Contributions from the building sector
Europe needs to reach a minimum 3% annual deep renovation rate to achieve a strengthened GHG reduction target and a boost for renewable heating and cooling. Achieving a higher 2030 climate target requires intensified action in the building sector, according to a new...
Council Conclusions: Special European Council, 17-21 July 2020
Main results EU leaders agreed a recovery package and the 2021-2027 budget that will help the EU to rebuild after the pandemic and will support investment in the green and digital transitions. European Council conclusions, 17-21 July 2020 We have reached a deal on the...
Recommendations of the Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency
Convened by the Executive Director of the IEA in response to the global slowdown of energy efficiency progress, the Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency was established in June 2019 at the IEA’s Fourth Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency...
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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