Brussels, 21 March 2014 – Following their first debate on the 2030 climate and energy framework and in the light of recent events in Ukraine, EU leaders stressed the central role energy efficiency must play in reducing energy dependence and increasing the bargaining power with the external world. They called for more work on energy efficiency to be developed, including a plan to reduce EU energy dependence by June 2014 and an energy efficiency framework by October 2014.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
A unique diversity of organisations
The Coalition for Energy Savings brings together business, professional, local authorities and civil society organisations. The Coalition’s purpose is to make the case for a European energy policy that places a much greater, more meaningful emphasis on energy efficiency and savings. In particular it is arguing for the current 20% energy saving target to be binding.
Combining expertise for common action
The Coalition for Energy Savings has been created to make energy efficiency and savings the first consideration of energy policies in Europe, as driving force behind a more prosperous, sustainable and competitive Europe. We bring together stakeholders with an interest in energy efficiency, including from business, civil society, trade unions, professional associations and local authorities.
The path to a sustainable recovery
Increasing energy efficiency means delivering more and stable local jobs, a healthier environment and increased energy and financial security while spending less on energy bills and imports. Current efforts would only achieve half of Europe‟s energy saving target and undermine the credibility of its climate and energy ambitions.
