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11 December 2019 - European Green Deal: new energy saving actions, but target level ambition unclear

First reaction to EC Communication on a European Green Deal

The European Green Deal is a commitment to a deep transformation of the EU economy to a new growth strategy putting people first. While it sets out strong ambition and announces policy measures throughout all sectors, it remains unclear on the intentions to raise the energy efficiency target in order to tap the cost-effective potentials.

18 June 2019 - Member States sent back to work on their 2030 energy and climate plans

Reaction by the Coalition to the EC recommendations for the final NECPs

The European Commission assessment of draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) finds a shortfall of up to 6% percentage points to the EU’s 32.5% energy efficiency target by 2030. All but three countries are asked to up their ambition and all countries need to underpin their targets with robust policies. The Coalition for Energy Savings welcomes the assessment and believes that the recommendations are essential to close the gap and to use EU funding.

14 May 2019 - Vision of a fast, fair and attractive energy transition

Coalition adopts 2050 Energy Efficiency Vision

Brussels, 14 May 2019 – The Coalition for Energy Savings adopted its 2050 Energy Efficiency Vision. It shows that delivering the full energy savings potential will make the energy transition fast, fair and attractive and allow the EU to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, at the latest.

02/04/2019 - State of Energy Union: energy efficiency in hearts, but not in minds

Coalition releases new analysis of national plans

Brussels, 2 April 2019 – As the European Commission will release its State of the Energy Union tomorrow, a new analysis by the Coalition for Energy Savings shows that more is needed to put the EU on track to reach its 2030 energy efficiency target and tap the associated economic, social and environmental benefits.

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