EP raises the stakes for higher ambition on Energy Efficeincy Review
The European Parliament reiterated its call on 23rd June for a 40% energy efficiency target for 2030, in a move which will tap the much needed economic benefits of the energy transition and facilitate climate action in line with the Paris agreement. The Parliament also challenges the Commission’s impact assessment of 2030 target levels, which misses a societal perspective and grossly exaggerates costs of energy efficiency investments.
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Energy efficiency solutions are there. So let’s harness them
Policy makers, stakeholders discuss need for more political ambition on energy efficiency at Coaltion for Energy Savings Energy Summit
Energy Savings Summit: Brighter, Better, Bolder - 25 May 2016, Residence Palace, Brussels
2016 is the implementation year for the Energy Union, and the European Commission has promised to deliver high ambition on energy efficiency.
• How will the EU put energy efficiency first in its climate and energy plans?
• How will the extension of the energy efficiency framework boost energy efficiency markets and investments?
The 2016 Energy Savings Summit is the leading conference dedicated to energy efficiency in Brussels ahead of the adoption of proposals by the European Commission.
Full registration details available on the Coalition for Energy Savings webpage.
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The Coalition for Energy Savings is the EU umbrella organisation for energy savings bringing together business, professional, local authorities, trade union and civil society organisations.
All strongly believe that the European Union's current and future energy policies need to place a far stronger emphasis on energy efficiency and savings.
Specifically the Coalition for Energy Savings argues that there should be a binding energy efficiency target as part of the European Union's energy and climate policy framework for 2030.
For more information, please visit the Coalition's website: www.energycoalition.eu
Electricity & Gas strategies: Will the EU put Energy Efficiency First?
The stakeholder group encourages the Commission to enable the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle when rolling out its electricity market design and LNG and storage strategies, and provides ways forward.
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18/06/2015 - European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic takes part in #SaveEnergyToday photo competition
Coalition for Energy Savings launches Energy Efficiency Photo Competition
Share your photo on energy efficiency and you could win prizes
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Participants at the Coalition for Energy Savings' Energy Efficiency First Event - 6th May 2015
Energy Efficiency First: getting the priorities right for the Energy Union
Stakeholders discuss how to make Energy Efficiency First happen
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Time to walk the talk on energy efficiency with strong governance
The Coalition for Energy Savings has published a position paper on the governance of the Energy Union, calling on the EU to put in place controls to stop the waste of energy by enshrining a strong governance mechanism in legislation.
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Tapping the EU's huge energy efficiency potential - for sustainable jobs and growth
The European Commission's job, growth and investment package to mobilise €300 billion over the next three years can and should be part of the transition to a prosperous, low-carbon and sustainable future.
Why invest in energy efficiency?
Existing demand: Direct public support schemes for private energy efficiency investment projects, which are in place in most countries at national, regional and local level, are frequently oversubscribed. Demand for this funding exists
Quick: Investment in energy efficiency can be rolled over very quickly, rather than taking many years to access, develop and obtain permits for new investments, as is the case with traditional infrastructure such as new distribution grids.
Effective: Public finance support for energy efficiency has been shown to leverage significant private investment
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European Council opts for a meaningless energy efficiency target
EU leaders gathered at the European Council only managed to agree on a minimum level for energy efficiency, set at 27% by 2030.
“One would expect leaders to lead”, said Stefan Scheuer, Secretary-General of the Coalition for Energy Savings. “Instead, they are sending confused messages on energy efficiency. In March energy efficiency was declared the top priority to increase energy security and boost growth. Today the target presented is so low that it is meaningless and would prevent the EU from cutting gas dependency by a third”.
Discussions between Member States’
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Is the European Commission giving up on energy saving?
A meaningless target would ignore the energy security crisis
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Energy efficiency is the best way to improve EU energy security
Coalition members call on EU leaders to make energy efficiency the first priority of the EU's plan to reduce energy dependency. The briefing provides proposals on how to unlock energy efficiency potentials.
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Coalition identifies weaknesses in national implementation of the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive
An analysis of the Member States’ plans for achieving 1.5% annual end-use energy savings highlights that most countries not only show low ambition but also fail to demonstrate credibly how the mandatory energy savings target will be reached, exposing them to infringement procedures and possible fines.
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EU leaders: No more excuses to waste energy
Saving energy could reduce gas consumption by an amount at least equivalent to imports from Russia
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Coalition for Energy Savings and President Van Rompuy discuss benefits of 2030 energy savings target
Coalition for Energy Savings emphasises the benefits of an ambitious 2030 energy savings target.
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